Cornwall Concrete Products
460 7th St W K6J 2Y7 Cornwall, ON, Canada

A paver driveway is a great way to differentiate your home from your neighbours'. There are countless colours and styles available to you, many of which can be mix and matched to your liking. This means you can make your driveway your own, from intricate designs to alternating colours, the options are endless. What can you imagine?

Having stone for your backslash creates a stunning visualization in your kitchen, and makes clean-ups a sinch. No more worrying about the aftermath of an excellent red sauce cook. Those nasty splashes and spills that you used to loath will be no more, as these messes can easily be wiped away!

Creating a modern look in your kitchen is an amazing way to get that so sought after "Wow Factor" from your visitors. Your kitchen is one of the first things your visitors see, stun them with the beauty of granite countertops and backsplashes!

When you decide to install stone on the outside of your home there are a few things to consider before going into the store. THE FIRST THING THAT YOU SHOULD THINK OF IS WHAT IS YOUR COLOUR SCHEME? Are you looking for Greys? Neutral? Natural? Picking these will really help with narrowing down your choices. When thinking about your colour scheme, you should take into consideration the other colours on your facade, things like your windows, doors, roof colours should all be tak...en into consideration when deciding. You want everything to match and blend properly so choosing ones that work well together is very important. Having the other facades colours pre-picked out is usually nice but not necessary, however, the stone is usually easier to pick out once you have that all chosen. THE NEXT THING IS TEXTURES Are you going with a modern, country, contemporary, or traditional textured look? This will yet again help with narrowing down the options so you get exactly what you’re looking for. FINALLY you should have a good idea what your budget will be, remember all our suppliers have a very similar warranty and guarantees, what changes from supplier to supplier is the style of stones and colours.

Either installing granite in your shower or lining your walls with a tile will create a stunning appearance for your bathroom. Both granite and tile come in a wide variety of colours and styles so you will be assured that your newly finished bathroom will match the rest of your home!! From a modern look to a more rustic one, there is a stone to meet your needs!

One very interesting product we carry is REALSTONE SYSTEMS. Stonemasons hand-pick split natural stones and adhere them together to form standardized thin stone veneers and stone flooring mats. These pre-cut stone panels and stone mats can be applied to walls or floors in the same way that tile is applied. This makes for fast installation, lower labour costs and reduced waste.

Wall blocks are fantastic, ingenious, pieces of landscaping material. They can be used to either retain or stabilize soil on a sloped property, can be used to outline a garden or to be the building blocks for your dream outdoor kitchen. Walls are so versatile they are recommended for creating vertical surfaces that add structure and perspective to your yard or garden. Given their broad versatility, blocks can be used to create flowerbeds, steps, columns, outdoor furniture, and more. They’re a good way to optimize surface areas and reclaim the spaces that you envision in your dream landscape project. Additionally, these blocks can be made to match other pavers and housing siding so no matter what your project consists of you will be able to match your vision.

Anyone else love outdoor kitchens? We can't think of a better way to spend your warmer months than a good cookout in the great outdoors!

Redoing a bathroom? Consider installing a Granite countertop! Just like in your kitchen, granite is a great material for bathrooms as well. This material is very hard which means it will last in your home for a long time! As it is wont lose its shine at all from water it can be used throughout the whole of the bathroom. Additionally, as it is very stain and scratch-resistant you wont need to worry about nail polish stains, lipstick marks or typical wear and tear from normal ...daily use. The biggest attribute of granite however is its absolute undeniable beauty of the product!

We love the look of stone steps, they offer stunning transitions from one section of your yard to another. They help your home stand apart from your neighbours, and to top it off they last for many more years with very little needed maintenance.

Dekton is a fairly new product in the industry with many amazing properties. The product is actually pressed porcelain, which is produced on a machine that presses the material with the same weight as 2 Eiffel towers! What this does is produces a completely weatherproof and nearly indestructible product. This means Dekton can be used both indoors and outdoors, and you can chop your food on it without the worry of scratching it. As well, Dekton has the highest heat rating out of all the natural stone products available, so you never have to worry about this product for years to come!

Firepits are magical this time of year! Imagine sitting around a beautiful fire with a blanket and your family roasting marshmallows. A well-built fireplace adds a certain beauty to your yard, they can be personalized in many ways to suit your home and vision!

Many people don't realize the benefits of heating with a pellet stove over traditional heating methods. For one, they produce significantly fewer carbon emissions than other fuel types which greatly reduces your carbon footprint. In addition to this, the newer stoves are becoming much more efficient with some stoves hitting a 95% efficiency rate, which is far better than other burning alternatives. Finally, because the pellets remain at a steady price you will never be surprised with an unexpected bill, unlike other fuel types, which prices can have big fluctuations. This allows you to properly plan out your expenses over the winter. Cubex is the "Cadillac line" of stove pellets and is 100% Hardwood that burns hot and minimizes the mess.

Ornaments, Accents and Fountains are a great way to add a stylistic element to your landscape, with lots of options to choose from. We carry everything from planters, pedestals to statues and fountains. We work with industry-leading partners like Massarelli, Castart Studios and Campania International to ensure we’re delivering the quality product you want to stand the test of time. With our Canadien winters, it is very important to have an ornament that will be able to handle... the extreme temperatures they could be subject to. Cornwall Concrete only stocks high-quality ornaments that will last for years to come. With a range of styles including classical, contemporary, whimsical, cultured and devotional, you’re sure to find the right outdoor ornament for your space. We carry a small inventory to give you an idea of what to expect and we also have our partner catalogues on site to browse and choose from.

Brick and stone are excellent building materials that require very little maintenance, never need new paint, caulking or staining and are available in a wide range of sizes, textures and non-fade colours. Homes made of brick and stone are highly energy-efficient and therefore remain cool in the summertime and warm in the wintertime. They have a better sound performance because they are able to block the sound from outside and can withstand higher winds than their wood or vinyl counterparts. Since homes made of brick and stone are strong, energy-efficient, and fire-resistant, they also maintain a higher resale value than other claddings.

Quartz is a man-made product, so it tends to be a bit more consistent and has many additional colours to choose from over granite. As well, quartz has the added bonus of different finishes such as matte or swede which allows you to have significantly more creative freedom in your home renovations. Installing Quartz in your home allows you to have nearly complete control over what the finished product will look like as it isn’t a natural material.

As the fall begins, and the weather starts to cool there are a few things you can do to your pond to get it ready for the winter. 1: Start trimming your water plants back, if you have any brown spots trim that back and stop fertilizing your plants. 2: When the temperature of your water starts to hit 10C/55F you should stop feeding your fish as it could pose health issues once their systems begin to slow due to the cold. ... 3: Place a net over your pond to help with keeping leaves and debris out of the water.

Applying mulch in the fall come with many benefits for your gardens. Mulch will help insulate your soil, helping protect some of your plants from the bracing cold. Additionally, doing your mulching in the fall will greatly reduce the amount of time needed to prep your gardens next spring. As the weather is slightly cooler it also makes the work a little more tolerable. This exercise will also help replenish and loss you may have had throughout the summer.

Preparing your lawn for the winter and cooler fall months is a fairly simple process, which will ensure you have a beautiful, full, green lawn in the springtime. With your last few cuts try and slowly reduce the length of your lawn. If you have been cutting your lawn at 3 1/2", then for your next cut go with 3" and then next cutting go with 2 1/2" or 2". Cutting too short too quickly could result in illness or brown spots. Fertilize your lawn, this will help develop the ro...ot system during the winter and will help keep the grass healthy. Finally, aerate your lawn at the end of the year to help water and nutrients reach the root system.

As winter is beginning to round the corner, its time to start inspecting your outdoor lighting and preparing it for the winter. There are a few easy steps to follow to ensure they work as they should all winter and stay in good shape. 1: Clean your fixtures as best as you can, this will ensure they put off as much light as possible. Clean out the inside of the lights as well if any bugs or dirt made it inside the fixture. 2: Change your bulbs, ensuring you have working bulb...s in all your fixtures now is the best course of action so you don't need to do it in the cold. A great piece of advice is switching to LED as they aren't affected by the cold as much as traditional bulbs. 3: Check for cracks and other damages, melting snow and freezing temperatures could cause significant damage to the fixture if left broken.

Mulching around your plants and trees in the fall comes with all kinds of benefits, from preventing soil erosion to reducing weeds that may come through otherwise. Ensure you place a good 2-3 inch layer down to keep your plants healthy during the colder season! Additionally, a good base will ensure you will have very little weeds to pull when the springtime comes around.

Posting some of our most liked pictures over the past few months! We hope you have enjoyed our posts and have discovered some useful ideas to help elevate your home and yard!

Placing brick borders around your driveway, patio, gardens or paths offers 2 major benefits to your yard. Firstly, it offers beautiful transitions from your lawn and other areas. This transition will help elevate the look of a well-manicured lawn or help keep pesky weeds out of your garden area. Additionally, these edgings will help keep all your specific areas in their places. They will help keep your patio stones from shifting which will help keep everything tight. This will result in a much more stable landscape and ensure your builds keeps for years to come.

Steps on your property are so pivotal in the layout and ease of access to your home, especially if you have a lot of uneven or elevated areas. Choosing to build your steps out of stone has many ingrained long term benefits, that may not be completely obvious at the moment. Not only do they help elevate the look of your home, but you can also completely customize the pavers being used to make the steps completely yours. Mix and matching stone styles or colours will help you s...tand apart from all your friends and neighbours' steps. Additionally, they are very low maintenance, as they are a natural product, upkeep is very low, simply sweep the dirt and debris away and you're done. No need to constantly stain or resurface the area! They are very durable so they will stand the test of time, other building materials become an eyesore after a few years (especially if they aren't maintained). With stone, your steps will stand the harsh weather we see in the area for years to come. As long as you properly install the steps you shouldn't see settling or moving of the stone and will stay stable and safe. As the stone is fairly porous, it makes its safety factor much higher, slips and falls can be greatly reduced with this type of material. Finally, it's a smart investment especially if you plan on selling your home as it helps boost your home's resale value with its beauty and functionality!

Installing a new countertop in your kitchen and can't decide between Quartz and Granite? There are a few pros and cons of each and should be taken into consideration for your specific kitchen! Based on Appearance: Quartz has become so popular mainly for its ability to be easily altered. It still carries the same stone-like properties of granite. However, as its mostly man-made, it can be easily customized to match your colour schemes. ... Granite comes in all kinds of styles and colours depending on where it was taken from. You can easily match it to your chosen colour scheme. However, as its a natural product, it may take time to find the right colour for your home. Based on Maintenance and Durability: Granite needs to be cleaned daily with soapy water. As it is a porous material letting liquids sit on your countertop for a while could result in staining. Additionally, some acidic foods can stain your top, in order to avoid this consider resealing your top once a year. Quartz also needs to be cleaned regularly with soapy water. However, as it is a solid top there is no reason to have it resealed regularly. Additionally, Quartz is more durable than granite so it will stand up to high impact hits much more easily.

Do you think you could have a serenity garden on your property? They add a beautiful elegance and can be made to any size!

Before starting any landscape project it is very important to pre-plan and think through the whole project. Think about what kind of plants and structures you want in the area. Are you going to be installing raised gardens? How about walkways? All of these should be taken into consideration before starting, as well, you should begin a landscape plan. Include the dimensions of your home and start experimenting on paper before you start digging.... You may find that the sizes and dimensions you had in mind may not actually be what you want in the end. Its easier to find this out on paper than when the ground is broken and you've already purchased your stone.

Raised garden boxes offer a wide variety of benefits when it comes to your garden. They reduce the number of weeds that can potentially infest your garden, allowing your plants to thrive. As well, since they're lifted they will greatly reduce the strain on your back. But most importantly, either built with wood or stone like the ones pictured, they offer beautiful focal pieces to your property!... The ones pictured are fairly easy to have installed and will greatly reduce the time toiling in the garden.

Our most popular landscape wall stone. #Rockton is a versatile, natural-looking, wet cast concrete product. Straight lines, curves, corners. Rockton is only lim...ited by the creativity of the installer. Can be engineered to heights over 4’. @browns1907 has the solutions. This beautiful project was installed by #BrownsPRO Kevin Larkin atLasting Impressions in Cornwall and supplied by Cornwall Concrete Products. #rosettahardscapes #landscapedesign #staycation2020 See more

Granite products are easy to maintain and with minimal care will retain their natural beauty for a lifetime. Granite is a natural product so there is a lot more randomness in it compared to Quartz, it has that natural stone look. Due to its nature, it has the distinct advantage of being able to be used in both interior and exterior projects. Meaning it is safe for your kitchen countertop or for your outdoor kitchen/patio as it will be able to weather any storm. As well, granite tends to be a little more inexpensive than the other natural stone alternatives.

Just because you don't have a lot of room to work with doesn't mean you can't have a stunning yard! With proper planning and little tricks such as going vertical over width will allow you to have a beautiful yard that envokes that sought after "WOW" from your friends and families. As in the first picture, you can build a stepped garden giving you 2 beautiful gardens for the size of one! Placing potted plants on stone blocks will give your yard a stunning focal point and will ...help break up any boring lines you may have. Also, if your heart is set on a water feature, it is always possible to build a small pond. Or, even a small fountain will give you that relaxing sounds of running water, and bring tranquillity to your yard!

As summer begins to wind down, this is the best time to give your lawn a boost for next year and make it the envy of the neighbourhood. Since the days aren't as hot as they are in the summer, new grass seed will have the perfect growing temperature to really take hold. Start with aerating your lawn, this will create small holes that allow the necessary nutrition and moisture to get directly to the root system of your lawn. As well, this will help new seeds take hold and sprea...d. Finally, spreading new seed and some fertilizer will give your lawn that much-needed boost for next summer. This will help keep new weeds from taking hold and will ensure you have a full, beautiful lawn for 2020. Depending on your lawn, you might have to seed with certain grasses. Ask your local supplier which will work best for your lawn and its shade/sun requirements.

When you begin to renovate your kitchen, mix and matching the stone accents will create visually appealing transitions. Think about mixing different textures and colours that will match with the rest of your kitchen. During your planning process, think about what style you want to start with and find the stone that will complement it. Modern kitchens usually work well with smooth white products. Classical styles work well with earth tones and rough edges. The beauty of stone is there are endless options that you can get to perfectly match your own personality and goals. Talk to your local stone supplier to get help with your options and obtain your dream kitchen!

There is nothing better than hanging out on a cool evening with your friends and family around a gorgeous fire. When you build one from stone it can also double as a beautiful focal point in your yard. When you start to build these there are a couple of things to keep in mind. 1) Always remember to call before you dig, you don't want to accidentally hit an underground wire or pipe.... 2) Figure out how far from the house your pit will be. There is typically a code set out by your municipality about how far your fire needs to be from structures. Look into this before you begin building your pit. 3) Decide on your stone style, there are so many options to choose from, and will usually be able to match your home. Go into your local supplier and talk to the professionals they will give you guidance on what to choose from. 4) Always dig down at least 3-4 inches and pack the earth well. This will give you a good base that will hold your stones in place for years to come.