--- title: "Upper Crust Finishes — Countertop | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/upper-crust-finishes-pfvwus-pf~631147165 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~631147165.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Upper Crust Finishes" category: ["Countertop"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b913cf1b08a04eac_8869-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States" latitude: 45.0058 longitude: -93.4193 phone: "(612) 257-3999" website: http://www.uppercrustfinishes.com rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 5 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # Upper Crust Finishes Original Houzz profile: [Upper Crust Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/upper-crust-finishes-pfvwus-pf~631147165) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Countertop - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN - **Serves:** Minneapolis, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Coon Rapids, Edina, Minnetonka Mills, Saint Louis Park, Richfield, Roseville, Brooklyn Center, Fridley, Shoreview, New Brighton, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Columbia Heights, West Saint Paul, Robbinsdale, Mounds View, Vadnais Heights, Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, Little Canada, Arden Hills, Spring Lake Park, Falcon Heights, North Oaks, Osseo, Lauderdale, Maple Plain, Hilltop, Lilydale, Medicine Lake, Mendota - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 5 Ideabook Saves Upper Crust Finishes was founded by Cory Crust in 2009. Cory is a third generation tradesman and prides himself on the finest quality product, attention to detail and 100% involvement with clients from start to finish. We pride ourselves on quality - we want what's underneath your tile to be just as nice as the tile itself. Like us on Facebook to follow our "Cut O' The Day" - follow along with how detailed we get during installation. His motto is "Tile for Life, Customer for Life." Give him a call today for a consultation! ### Services Provided - Backsplash Installation - Stone Installation - Tile Installation - Tile Countertops - Glass Block Installation - Tile Repair - Hardwood Flooring Installation ### Areas Served - Minneapolis - Bloomington - Brooklyn Park - Plymouth - Maple Grove - Eden Prairie - Coon Rapids - Edina - Minnetonka Mills - Saint Louis Park - Richfield - Roseville - Brooklyn Center - Fridley - Shoreview - New Brighton - Crystal - Golden Valley - New Hope - Columbia Heights - West Saint Paul - Robbinsdale - Mounds View - Vadnais Heights - Saint Paul - Mendota Heights - Little Canada - Arden Hills - Spring Lake Park - Falcon Heights - North Oaks - Osseo - Lauderdale - Maple Plain - Hilltop - Lilydale - Medicine Lake - Mendota ### Typical Job Cost $800 - 10,000 From a small kitchen backsplash to a full bathroom remodel - each project is unique! We'd love to see your home and give you a comprehensive quote. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Upper Crust Finishes | | Address | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | | Phone | (612) 257-3999 | | Website | http://www.uppercrustfinishes.com | | Followers on Houzz | 5 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/uppercrustfinishes/ - X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/ucf\_tile/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/uppercrustfinishes/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Upper Crust Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/upper-crust-finishes-pfvwus-pf~631147165) - **Website:** http://www.uppercrustfinishes.com - **Phone:** (612) 257-3999 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2018 Service Award Winnner - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — spencerwong, May 2019** > Upper Crust Finishes completed a master bathroom shower remodel for us and we could not be happier with the end result! > Removed an old acrylic stand up shower pan and surround and replaced it with the most amazing custom shower we could have asked for including large niche and tile work. > The work is top notch. The attention to detail is out of this world and the entire team is great to work with. > Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking to have tile work done. **★★★★★ — Peggy McDonald, May 2018** > Upper Crust Finishes completed my kitchen backsplash in Carrara Marble tiles. The project was reviewed with me by Brady and the tiling was completed by Kevin. The outcome was beautiful and the work very professional and exactly as I had hoped it would be. I asked for specific 1/16 inch grout lines and everything I asked for was done without hesitation and top quality. **★★★★★ — Debbie Tufts, Feb. 2018** > Cory and his team are amazing. They exceeded our expectations. Competitive price, attention to detail and great communication. We highly recommend Upper Crust Finishes. **★★★★★ — Marina olson, Feb. 2018** > Literally the best contractors at a completely reasonable price. We wanted to take our old, and tiny half bath and turn it into a full master bathroom experience. They took on getting any additional contractor that might have been needed, and were able to accommodate every one of our wish list items without question. On top of everything, they were enjoyable to have in our home. We never felt displaced as they worked, we were never talked down to as they explained what was going on, and they were always patient with our dog who just wanted to help. Would give 100 stars if I could. **★★★★★ — Michele Westlund, Jan. 2018** > Corey and his team did a great job with out bathroom remodel. It looks beautiful! I would highly recommend Upper Crust Finishes. **Comment from Upper Crust Finishes:** > Thank you Michelle! It was an absolute pleasure working with you **★★★★★ — M T, Sept. 2017** > Cory was very professional and appreciated his prompt responses. Very conscientious about his quality of work and respecting the homeowners property. Did a great job cleaning up with minimal dirt and dust. Best of all the finished project Hearth, fireplace and Rockwall above mantle was flawless! **Comment from Upper Crust Finishes:** > Marie, > Working with you and Jim is a great example of how good dialogue can lead to an amazing project. thank you so much for the opportunity! > We took a few pictures but if you have the time feel free to post some here on this website or send some to my email > And again thank you so much! **★★★★★ — kellie schechinger, Sept. 2017** > Cory did a wonderful job on my bathroom remodel. He offered creative solutions the gave the project that extra touch. I would recommend him to anyone! **Comment from Upper Crust Finishes:** > Kellie, > Thank you so much for the opportunity to work on your project > you and your husband or an absolute pleasure to work with **★★★★★ — PETRICHOR TILEWORKS, Aug. 2017** > I have a handmade tile business in Minneapolis, MN. When a client requests a recommendation for a tile setter, there's no question. I call Cory with Upper Crust Finishes. He is excellent to work with. We can communicate the fine details, and when I send him off with the tile, I can relax that it is in good hands. I know he will do the job Justice and our clients will get everything they asked for. He has also traveled with my tile to do jobs outside of mpls, with ease. Being that my tile is handmade and often has a sculpted surface, it demands extra care in installation. It can not be trusted to just any installer. **Comment from Upper Crust Finishes:** > Kirsten, > Thank you for writing a wonderful review for us - I love installing your hand made tiles and thanks for trusting me to get the job done carefully and done right. I'm excited to continue working with you! **★★★★★ — P. Kielmeyer, Aug. 2017** > Cory did an outstanding job installing my custom made backsplash tiles. He is professional, easy to work with, very skilled, and cares about the client's wishes. I highly recommend him. Can't imagine anyone better for a custom tile application **★★★★★ — Steve Peery, Aug. 2017** > Cory worked after hours to cut preformed backsplash for us and to advise us on installation. We were most impressed with this level of service. We will definitely be contacting him for future work that we have planned. **★★★★★ — lotus21salon, Aug. 2017** > I have a small salon studio and I needed some shelves up that needed a pro todo it . they are up and looking great ! I would definitely recommend upper crust finishes for anyone ! Thank you again **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Warzenski, April 2017** > I cannot be happier with the work Cory and his team completed on my kitchen! From start to finish he was easy to work with and really listens to what you want. I would highly recommend Upper Crust Finishes to anyone looking to get tile work done anywhere in there house or on their patio! Cannot wait to schedule a time for Upper Crust to re-do our bathroom. A++ ## Selected projects - [Custom Mosaic Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-mosaic-backsplash-pj-vj~2733626) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Custom Backsplash Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-backsplash-designs-pj-vj~2644482) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 12 - [Mid Century Modern Cement Tile Fireplace Surround](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-cement-tile-fireplace-surround-pj-vj~2674738) - Location: Minnetonka, MN - Photos: 3 - Description: Cement tile surround with matte black porcelain tile hearth. - [Arabesque Tile Backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arabesque-tile-backsplash-pj-vj~2674907) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Custom Sculpted Hexagon Bathroom Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-sculpted-hexagon-bathroom-tile-pj-vj~2674746) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - Description: Tile hand made & sculpted by Petrichor Tileworks - [Stone Fireplace Surround Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-fireplace-surround-installation-pj-vj~2644506) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Eclectic Bathroom Tile Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-bathroom-tile-design-pj-vj~2674897) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [Hand Sculpted Tile Backsplashes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hand-sculpted-tile-backsplashes-pj-vj~2674733) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [Bathroom Shower Surrounds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-shower-surrounds-pj-vj~2676247) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [Heated Floor Cement Tile Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/heated-floor-cement-tile-installation-pj-vj~2315944) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [Custom Bathroom Tile Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bathroom-tile-designs-pj-vj~2644494) - Location: Bloomington, MN - Photos: 4 - [Classic B&W Hexagon Bathroom Tile](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-bandw-hexagon-bathroom-tile-pj-vj~2315945) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [Chevron Tile Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chevron-tile-installation-pj-vj~2315946) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [Custom Tile Fireplace - Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-tile-fireplace-before-and-after-pj-vj~2315939) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [Bathroom Tile & Shower Surround Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-tile-and-shower-surround-installation-pj-vj~2315947) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Traditional Bathroom Remodel - Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-bathroom-remodel-before-and-after-pj-vj~2315948) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 - [Slate Tile Kitchen - Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/slate-tile-kitchen-before-and-after-pj-vj~2315941) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 3 - [Entry Way - Custom Tile Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entry-way-custom-tile-design-pj-vj~1834379) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 4 - [Neutral Bathroom Tile Installation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neutral-bathroom-tile-installation-pj-vj~2674898) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 5 - [Hexagon Wood Look Tile Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hexagon-wood-look-tile-flooring-pj-vj~2676245) - Location: Minneapolis, MN - Photos: 2 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/countertop/upper-crust-finishes-pfvwus-pf~631147165) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*