Custom Concrete & Design, LLC is a custom concrete design and installation business located in Albert Lea, MN. Specializing in stenciled and decorative concrete, we also provide a full range of flat-work services pouring driveways, patios, sidewalks and floors. No matter what your application needs may be, Custom Concrete has the knowledge, experience and tools to get the job done right. For some examples of past work please visit our image gallery.

What is Stenciled Concrete?
Stenciled concrete is a way of adding color, pattern and texture to a plain concrete slab at the time of pouring. The finished job has the attractive look of brick or stone with a contrasting grout line.

Edges of plain, matching or contrasting patterns can be added and even applied to steps. Decorative features such as special designs, company logos, monograms, etc. can be incorporated into the paving.

The finished job is sealed with a protective coating which protects the concrete from dirt and stain and improves the overall strength. The area can be rough-broomed or an anti-slip finish can be applied to give the finished product traction in steeply graded areas. A release agent is applied over the color hardener to provide colorful and complimentary accents and texture.

The main advantage of stenciled concrete is that a high quality finish and image can be achieved at a very reasonable price and in a relatively short period of time.

Poured as a new area of concrete, a stencil is laid on the wet concrete. A color hardener is spread and troweled in, so that when the stencil is removed, a grouted paving pattern is achieved. The area is then washed down and sealed.