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Do DIY tub painting kits really work?

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Many people purchase homes that are less than perfect with the thought of fixing it up.  That fix up usually includes a bathroom with out of date colors on the bathtub and tile.  You can only stand a green, pink or yellow tub and tile so long, but tear out and replacement is expensive.  DIY tub and tile refinishing kits sold in Home Depot or Lowe’s appear to be a solution,  but you need to think this through before your open that box and use it.

Ask yourself…Would you repaint your own car? Refinishing involves many of the same skills and materials used by professional auto body craftsmen. When you consider that 25% of all work performed by Miracle Method is redoing someone’s attempt to refinish a bathtub, you should think twice before using a DIY bathtub refinishing kit on your bathtub.   Additionally, using a DIY kit will usually only camouflage the problem or fail to adhere – causing you to spend more time and money on a solution.

An affordable alternative is to have the professionals from your local Miracle Method Surface Refinishing franchise refinish your tub to a like-new look and feel. Our process includes many steps that are not in a DIY kit, such as removing the old caulk, a thorough cleaning of the tub’s surface; the application of our MM-4 bonding agent, which will ensure the new coating will endure; porcelain chip repair if necessary; several coats of our high tech acrylic urethane to make the surface event; buffing and polishing to create a high gloss shine that will resemble new porcelain and application of new caulk. Best of all, our process is completed in two days or less and is with savings of up to 75% over the cost of replacement.

Before: This  old green tub and the surrounding tile is in need of a major update…

After: The  tub and tile are bright and look like new!

Before you buy a DIY bathtub refinishing or reglazing kit, visit the Miracle Method website or contact your local Miracle Method office by calling 855-212-7337 and ask for a free estimate to refinish your bathtub and tile.  Click here to use our online locator.

Happy New Year from Miracle Method!

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As we begin the new year, our team of nationwide Miracle Method offices wants to say a sincere thank you to all of our loyal residential, college, hospital, and commercial customers.  2012 was a busy year, and we appreciate your relying on Miracle Method for all your surface refinishing needs. We don’t take this opportunity lightly, and we take great pride in the work we do and the money we save you.   As we reflect on the year, we are proud of our customer testimonials and look forward to serving you in 2013.

People make New Year’s resolutions about things like health, work and relationships, but perhaps one of your resolutions is to finally tackle the improvement project that’s been delayed for a number of reasons. Now is the time to act. Let our experts at Miracle Method help transform your bathtub,  kitchen countertops,  tile or cultured marble surfaces into something beautiful. You’ll be amazed at how easy surface refinishing can be when you partner with Miracle Method.

Before Miracle Method

 

After Miracle Method

If you haven’t thought about refinishing vs replacement of existing surfaces in need of a makeover, here are some things to consider.

  • Cost. Refinishing can save up to 75 percent over replacement.
  • Time. Instead of weeks of demolishing, ordering, waiting and installing, surface refinishing takes just two days or less, from start to finish.
  • Guaranteed quality. With Miracle Method as your partner, all work will be guaranteed by licensed and trained professionals.

So why wait?  Call 855-212-7337 or use our online locator to contact a franchise near you to learn more!

Do you have ugly countertops or an ugly bathtub? There’s a Miracle Method franchise near you!

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Are your kitchen countertops damaged, dated,  or beyond ugly?   Perhaps your lemon yellow bathtub is dull and scratched?  If the surfaces in your kitchen or bath could use a makeover, there’s great news for you – the chances are good that there is a Miracle Method Surface Refinishing office near you!

Miracle Method has over 120 franchises across the United States, as well as a brand new franchise in Canada. Every day, our trained technicians help home and property owners just like you by refinishing countertops, bathtubs, vanities, showers, and tile floors and walls to a like-new look and feel for a fraction of the cost and time it would take to remove, replace, and remodel.

Finding a Miracle Method franchise near you is easy. Visit www.miraclemethod.com/find-a-location and select the state that you live in from the drop-down menu, or by entering your zip code. Once you’ve entered that information, you’ll see which franchise is closest to you. You can also call 855-212-7337 to connect with the Miracle Method office nearest you.

We take ugly tub shower enclosures like this…

… and tile countertops and backsplashes like this…

… and make them look like new!

Stunning transformations!

Contact your local Miracle Method franchise to learn how we can give your space a new look in days, not weeks!  Contact us today!

Got questions about surface refinishing? Miracle Method’s Surface Refinishing Guide has answers!

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You’ve decided it is time to bring your home out of the 1990s and into the present. As much as you’d love to do a complete remodel, you don’t have that kind of budget and will need to stretch your home improvement dollars.   A friend mentions that you should consider surface refinishing as a cost-effective alternative to replacing your bathtub and countertops, but you’ve got lots of questions about the process… What does professional surface refinishing consist of? What types of surfaces can be refinished? How long does it take? How much money will refinishing save you? And how long will refinishing last?

The answers to those questions, and more, can be found in Miracle Method’s Kitchen & Bath Surface Refinishing Guide. This free resource is available online, in a PDF format , in an interactive format, and in print from your local Miracle Method office.  The Guide addresses most any question you can think of when it comes to refinishing surfaces such as bathtubs, countertops, showers, tile, and vanities.

Of course, if you still have questions about surface refinishing after reading through Miracle Method’s Kitchen & Bath Surface Refinishing Guide, feel free to contact your local franchise to speak with a representative. You can find your local franchise by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator.

Now, let’s get those questions answered and bring your home into the 21st century!

Miracle Method’s Easy Step® makes the bathroom safer for adults who live alone

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As she only lives two hours away, you’re able to visit your mom several times a year , while your siblings live in other states and are limited to long weekend and holiday visits.  When you all spent Labor Day weekend with your mom, they noticed what you’ve been observing for several months now – Mom’s not getting around as well as she used to, and you’re becoming concerned since she lives alone. You’re especially worried about her safety in the bathroom as her mobility is becoming more limited. You chat with your brothers and sisters about what you can do. You know your mom wants to stay in her home as long as possible, and a complete remodel is out of the question, as even your combined budgets won’t cover the cost.

You’ve heard of tub-to-shower conversions and think that might be a good option, so you start to do a little research and discover that Miracle Method Surface Refinishing can complete the conversion with the Easy Step®. The process consists of cutting a notch in one side of the tub so bathers step through, not over, the side of the tub, reducing the risk of a slip-and-fall accident. There’s no expensive plumbing involved, and installation is completed in less than one day.  In addition to converting the tub, Miracle Method also offers the Easy Step® Safety Package, which includes the installation of ADA-approved grab bars and the application of a slip resistant surface to the bottom of the tub for increased safety. The process is also reversible, so if your mom decides to move at a later date, you can have the tub restored to its original condition before selling.

Best of all, when you contact the local Miracle Method franchise for an estimate for the Easy Step® conversion and Safety Package, you learn it’s an affordable way for you and your siblings to feel more confident in your mom’s safety as she continues to live on her own, as well as a way to show your mom that you care about her.

To learn more about the Miracle Method Easy Step® tub-to-shower conversion and Safety Package, please visit the Miracle Method website, or connect with a local franchise by calling 855-212-7337.

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