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Remodeler Complements Business with a Miracle Method Franchise

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After 30 years of work in the public service sector, Mike Blass began a remodeling company and began acquiring residential properties. With both, he quickly realized that refinishing was a more appropriate solution for updating bathtubs, tiles, and kitchen countertops, as opposed to replacing them.

As he searched for refinishers online, Miracle Method “kept coming up.” Mike sent in a request for some information and received a call back from the Miracle Method franchise sales director. They discussed how Mike’s remodeling company and a Miracle Method franchise would complement each other quite well. At the time, Mike wasn’t ready to make the move financially, but he kept in touch and two years later, in 2010, Mike officially opened his Miracle Method franchise.

Mike says Miracle Method didn’t disappoint him throughout the start-up process. He said, “They presented me with a business model and plan to bring in a positive cash flow and build equity as quickly as possible.”

Mike opened a showroom soon after returning from training. He notes that since the average customer isn’t familiar with all of the benefits refinishing offers, the showroom allows him to demonstrate how good refinishing is and how much money a customer can save.

Additionally, Mike has been able to take advantage of the support available to Miracle Method franchise owners. “Miracle Method is on a constant quest to bring in new systems and sources of revenue and profit for its franchisees. Miracle Method is a business opportunity that is not only viable, but has tremendous upside potential. It may have taken me two years to purchase the franchise, but I’m glad I did.”

Whether you are looking for a new way to earn an income or someone who is interested in taking control of their own future, owning a Miracle Method franchise could be solution you are looking for. Please visit our website today for more information, or give us a call at 800-477-8827 to request some information and get started.

Miracle Method Celebrates 32-Years As A Green Remodeling Alternative

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Did you know traditional home remodeling adds a significant amount of waste to landfills? According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), a home remodeling project can generate between 70 and 115 lbs. of waste per square foot! New home constructions only generate 3 to 5 lbs. of construction waste per square foot. Given those statistics, remodeling alternatives are an absolute necessity.

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing has provided a Green Home Remodeling Alternative for 32 years now. When a Miracle Method Surface Refinishing technician refinishes an existing tub, tile surround, bathroom vanity, or kitchen countertop, you can avoid contributing hundreds of pounds of waste to landfills.

A tub that's headed to a landfill.

Notice the difference refinishing can make! No need to send a beauty like this to a landfill!

Chuck Pistor, President of Miracle Method Surface Refinishing, uses a simple math equation to demonstrate the impact surface refinishing can have. “Miracle Method offices refinished about $30,000,000 in bathtubs, tile, showers, and countertops in 2011. For easy calculations, assume all of these jobs were exclusively bathtubs. Using an average refinishing price of $475 for each bathtub, that equates to 63,158 bathtubs. With an average bathtub measuring 5.5′ wide by 2′ tall by 2.5′ deep that’s 27.50 cubic feet per tub.

Multiplying 27.50 cubic feet x 63,158 bathtubs equals 1,736,845 cubic feet of bathtubs that were effectively “recycled” by surface refinishing instead of being tossed into landfills across the country. That’s enough cubic feet of waste to fill over 36,184 standard six-foot pickup beds each year… or 99 pickup trucks every day!”

With a bit of planning, homeowners should be able to get a bathroom and kitchen makeover look they want by refinishing instead of wasteful replacement. “They’ll even save up to 75% over replacement costs while contributing to a better environment,” says Pistor. According to Pistor, worn out porcelain, steel, and even fiberglass bathtubs do not need to be replaced just because they are no longer easy to clean or because they are the wrong color. Quality surface refinishing can add up to 15 years of life to bathtubs, tile, and countertops.

With 125 offices, Miracle Method is the nation’s largest surface refinishing network and is committed to providing customers with a beautiful, durable and affordable green remodeling option. To see before and after pictures of the results of Miracle Method’s green remodeling process, visit www.miraclemethod.com.

What if I damage my refinished countertop? Can it be repaired?

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Refinishing is a great way to extend the usable life of your countertops, and for a fraction of the cost of replacement. As Miracle Method uses the most technologically advanced coatings available, our finishes are able to stand up to daily use. However, as with any man-made surface material, refinished surfaces can be chipped, cut, or burned by accident or abuse. The good news is if damage occurs after your countertop is refinished by Miracle Method, it can be repaired.

Miracle Method can repair damage on a countertop that’s previously been refinished and make it look like new once again. Once your countertops have been repaired and refinished, we suggest that you follow our very basic care and cleaning instructions to avoid future damage.

Before…a close-up view of a damaged kitchen countertop.

After…Repaired and refinished with Miracle Method’s Natural Accents stone-look finish. Looks like new!

Do you have countertops that have previously been refinished, but need the Miracle Method touch once again? Use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to find the Miracle Method franchise closest to you. Visit our website to learn about our other refinishing services.

My bathtub is slippery. What are my options to make it safer?

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Slippery bathtubs are often the cause of injuries in the home, especially for elderly family members, so it is important to find ways to make bathtubs safer. While most bathtubs usually come from the factory with some sort of rough bottom that acts as a slip resistant surface, the slip resistance will eventually wear off and replacing that non-slip feature is important in order to make the bathtub safe again.

Bathmats and stick-on appliqués are two options many homeowners turn to, as they are easy to find and quick to install. However, these items can cause damage to your tub. Bathmats with strong suction cups can damage the tub’s surface if it is left in one place for too long, and appliqués cause uneven wear and their outlines can become permanently etched into the tub’s finish. Plus, both options are prone to collecting dirt, mildew, and mold, which is very unsanitary and unsightly.

Miracle Method offers a slip resistant surface option for bathtubs and shower pans that is chemically bonded to the bathing surface. Our slip resistant surfaces can be installed in just one hour and become integrated to the bottom of the tub or shower. It won’t crack, peel, or discolor over time. Plus, you can choose the color and coarseness to fit your needs.

To learn more about Miracle Method’s slip resistant surfaces, visit our website. If you are interested in having a slip resistant surface from Miracle Method applied to your tub or shower, use our online locator to find a franchise near you.

Ugly tubs, tile, and countertops represent thousands of dollars in opportunity

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It seems that people all across the nation are looking for affordable ways to improve the look of their homes. As more people are staying in their homes instead of trading up, they are making the investment to fix up their homes to more fully enjoy them.  In addition, it is a well-known fact that renovating a kitchen or bathroom adds value to a home when it comes time to sell.  As a result, the demand for home improvement services, such as refinishing services from Miracle Method, is dramatically increasing and this increased demand means now is a perfect time to start your own Miracle Method franchise!

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, about 45% of the $250 billion Americans spend annually in remodeling is spent on kitchens or bathrooms. Ugly tubs, tiles, and countertops represent thousands of dollars in opportunity for Miracle Method franchise owners and every building with a kitchen or bathroom is a prospect for refinishing!

With the ability to refinish a wide range of fixtures, including all types of bathtubs; ceramic tile walls, showers, vanities, and floors; kitchen countertops such as Formica; fiberglass showers; as well as repair chips, cracks, and scratches, it is easy to see why Miracle Method is the nation’s leader in the refinishing industry.

Every building with an ugly tub, countertop, or tiles is a prospect for Miracle Method's refinishing services.

If owning a Miracle Method franchise sounds like the business opportunity you’ve been looking for, visit our website to learn more about owning your own franchise, or call 800-444-8827. We will give you all the support you need to ensure that your franchise is successful.

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