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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.

Which is better – Bathtub liners or bathtub refinishing?

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Whether a bathtub is just out-dated or has received some damage over the years, the homeowner wants to make the tub look like new again, but without the mess and expense of removal and replacement. One option is bathtub liners.

Top photo: Mold and mildew are revealed with removal of the tub liner.                                                                                      Bottom photo: This is the same tub after Miracle Method refinished it!

Bathtub liners are created from sheets of PVC plastic or acrylic, molded to the shape of an existing tub, then glued down to cover up the tub. While it may seem like a great option, bathtub liners can present a host of issues that might make you think twice before choosing to use a liner. First, it takes several weeks to go from measurements to the installation of the liner. Then wit use, the liner can crack or the seal can break between the tub and the liner, causing leaks and a squishy feel when standing in the tub. As the accumulated water grows stagnant, mold, mildew, and odor result. Bathtub liners are pretty expensive, costing between $1,300 and $1,500. Add in a wall liner system and you’re looking a bill over well over $3,000… a pretty expensive cover up!

Bathtub refinishing is a quicker and much more cost-effective option in comparison to a bathtub liner. Miracle Method’s surface refinishing will restore the surface to a like-new look and feel for a fraction of the price of a liner. Our refinishing process typically costs between $500 and $650 to restore a tub, and between $1,000 and $1,200 to refinish both a tub and tile surround. Our refinishing process takes less than two days to complete and your tub will look like new with chips repaired, have a smooth, glossy finish, and can even have a new color.

Avoid the cost and hassle involved with bathtub liners by choosing bathtub refinishing with Miracle Method. Visit our website today to learn more, or contact your nearest Miracle Method franchise by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator.

Is all refinishing the same? What makes it different?

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Surface refinishing is a proven and cost effective alternative to the removal and replacement of kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, bathtubs, and tile. But if you think all surface refinishing is the same, think again. There are several factors that make Miracle Method’s surface refinishing stand out against the competition, and today we’re going to tell you about why our refinished surfaces stand is superior to the competition.

First, only Miracle Method has MM-4, a proprietary bonding agent that is acid-free. It bonds the old and new surfaces together on a molecular level to ensure quality and durability. Others may say they use similar materials, but they’re not as good nor have they been proven for over 30 years!

Secondly, our refinished surfaces not only look like new, they feel like new, too. We take extra care to detail the new surface – a step above what most refinishers are willing to do.

We also offer superior service and craftsmanship. Miracle Method surface refinishers are highly trained and only use the best materials and procedures to ensure the best results and a job done right the first time. We’ll explain the process thoroughly, complete the job on time, and won’t have any hidden charges or surprises. Best of all our work is guaranteed for five years against failure of adhesion of the new surface.

After two years this Natural Accents refinished countertop still looks like new!

If you’re planning to have some of the surfaces in your home refinished, choose to do so with Miracle Method. We have been “The Preferred Refinisher” for over 30 years and have over 120 franchises across the nation. Visit our website for more information. To find the franchise closest to you, call 855-212-7337 or use our online locator.

I’m thinking about using a DIY kit to refinish my tub. What results should I expect?

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Do-it-yourself bathtub refinishing kits are marketed at home improvement centers as an easy way to fix a worn or damaged bathtub. Unfortunately, these kits more often than not lead to disappointing results and eventual professional refinishing or expensive replacement. We at Miracle Method know, as nearly 20% of the bathtubs we are re-doing an amateur attempt at tub refinishing.

The most common complaints we hear about DIY Kits are:

  • There is nothing in the kit to repair chips
  • Roller and brush application is inconsistent and streaky
  • Takes more time and work than anticipated
  • The acid can leave skin burns
  • The fumes are so bad an exhaust fan and respirator should be included
  • The odor lasts for days
  • After all the work, the finish peels and the white epoxy coating turns yellow

DIY kits use a hydrofluoric acid wash to etch the porcelain tub surface to help the new epoxy stick. Hydrofluoric acid etching is not only old technology, but can be dangerous, as noted in the article found at the following link: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/773304-overview. While epoxy is durable, it chips easily and eventually turns yellow. This method also often leads to eventual peeling of the new surface.

Refinishing your own bathtub might be a good idea if you have:

  • Lots of patience
  • The right equipment
  • Money you can afford to lose
  • Low expectations for a smooth and durable tub finish

Miracle Method will professionally repair and refinish your tub to a glossy like-new look and feel. Our process includes removing the existing caulk, a thorough two step cleaning of the tub, and repairing any chips. Miracle Method’s non-acid MM-4 bonding agent will ensure the new coats of high tech acrylic urethane will adhere and provide an even surface, and a final buffing and polishing will make your tub shine like it did the day it was installed.

Before you decide to do it yourself, consider this: Would you repaint your own car? Probably not, and Miracle Method offers a five year warranty – that’s something you won’t find with a DIY kit!

Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about how our process compares to a DIY kit. If you would like to speak with one of our professionals, please use the online locator tool or call 855-212-7337 to find the Miracle Method franchise closest to you.

The floor of my fiberglass tub is very soft. Can it be reinforced?

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Fiberglass is one of the more common materials used in the creation of bathtubs and showers. While it is a very common material, it is also a material that is known to cause some issues. After a few years of use, some homeowners find that their fiberglass tubs or showers develop a soft spot on the floor. This soft spot can lead to cracks and water leaks. It’s important, therefore, to take action as soon as you notice that soft spot!

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing can restore your fiberglass tub to a like-new condition. We have a unique repair and refinishing process in which we use the most advanced resins and fiberglass refinishing materials to rebuild and patch any hole, crack, or damage, as well as reinforce soft spots. While we’re there, we can also restore the finish to your lackluster tub, or even change the color if you wish.

As most fiberglass tubs and showers are built into the structural framing, repairing and refinishing a fiberglass unit in place can save homeowners significant money.

A repaired and refinished fiberglass tub or shower by Miracle Method will look just as wonderful as it did the day it was installed, and best of all – you won’t have to deal with the hassle or expense of replacement.

Fiberglass in need of repair.

Fiberglass now looks like new!

If your fiberglass tub or shower has seen better days, it’s time to consider what Miracle Method can do for you. Visit our website for more information on fiberglass tub and shower refinishing. If you are ready to speak with a Miracle Method professional, use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach the Miracle Method franchise closest to you.

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