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Is refinishing just a cover up like bathtub liners?

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We are often asked the difference between bathtub liners and surface refinishing. Simply put, liners are covers placed over your existing bathtub while refinishing restores the existing surface to like new.

Bathtub liners are made of sheets of PVC plastic or acrylic, which are molded to the shape of an existing bathtub. The liner is then placed over a tub and glued to the top of that tub to cover it up. When you opt for a liner, you will sacrifice the deep gloss look of a restored porcelain tub for the look and feel of plastic. When you place a liner over your bathtub, you also lose additional space in the tub, making it smaller than the original size. The important thing to know about bathtub liners is they can, and usually will develop leaks over time, which can lead to mold, mildew, and a “squishy” feeling when one steps into the tub.

Need to read more about why NOT to get a liner? Here are some additional facts about bathtub liners to take note of:

  • Bathtub liners usually cost between $1,300 and $1,500. A wall liner system can also increase your project bill to over $3,000.
  • It takes several weeks to go from measurements to the installation of bathtub liner.
  • A licensed plumber is usually needed when a liner is installed because the extra thickness usually requires an extension of the drain and overflow.Bathtub Liner Removal

Bathtub refinishing, on the other hand, is a cost-effective and quick alternative for an old, worn out, or outdated bathtub. Miracle Method uses a proprietary non-acid refinishing process for guaranteed restoration of porcelain, fiberglass, acrylic, and cultured marble bathtubs. We’ll clean the tub, repair cracks and chips, and then apply our MM-4 bonding agent to ensure a solid bond between the old surface and new finish. Lastly, one of our trained professionals will use a fine-finish spray process to apply a hi-tech, durable acrylic coating. The result will be a gorgeous tub that looks like new and for a fraction of the cost of a new tub or liner!

Visit the Miracle Method website for more information on the difference between bathtub liners and Miracle Method’s refinishing process for bathtubs. You can reach a franchise near you by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator.

Preparing Your Bathroom for Holiday Guests without the Stress

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It’s mid-November and the holidays are just around the corner. It can be a very stressful time of the year with lots of shopping and cooking and preparing the home for guests, not to mention having the family together. The to-do lists can be overwhelming and it’s easy to overdo it and expect everything to be perfect.

The reality is, even when the holidays are approaching, regular life is still happening. The kids need help with homework. Dinner needs to be prepared. The laundry needs to be done. The dog needs to go to the groomer. The furnace is acting up, and to top it all off, your son dropped the handheld shower nozzle and chipped the side of the tub.

Take a deep breath, a chip can easily be repaired. You don’t have to call a contractor to rip out the tub and replace it. Miracle Method can help. Not only can Miracle Method refinish the entire tub, but we repair chips and cracks all the time. You want your guest bath to look nice for your guests and Miracle Method provides a great alternative to costly and time consuming replacement.

So, you’ve got the chip fixed, what are some other things you can do to make your bathroom look and feel great for guests?

  • A deep clean – clean the floor and baseboards and clean around all of the fixtures. Put on some music and get the family involved in helping.
  • Purchase a new bath rug at an online or local discount retailer. There are sales everywhere during the holidays. Don’t pay full price!
  • Pick up a scented candle and some decorative soaps to display on the counter
  • Place some travel-sized toiletries in a basket such as deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, a spare toothbrush, shampoo, conditioner and hand lotion. If your guests have forgotten something in your luggage, no need to worry – you’ve already got it on hand.
  • Wash the shower curtain and liner to freshen them up.
  • Clear out some storage space for guests to store their personal things.
  • Make sure there is extra toilet paper under the sink.

If your guests feel comfortable and at home, they will enjoy their stay more and you won’t have to be catering to them as much. Preparing for their stay ahead of time means less running around for you and more time for conversation and fun.

For more information how Miracle Method can help prepare your guest bathrooms for holiday guests, give us a call at 855-212-7337 or visit http://www.miraclemethod.com/find-a-location.php to find a location near you.

Tips to Care for your Newly Refinished Bathtub

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Bathtub refinishing is a cost effective alternative over replacement remodeling, that can repair and renew any outdated, damaged or hard to clean surface. Refinishing is used for a variety of reasons, even simply to update the wrong color bathtub, vanity, tile or countertop!

Using Miracle Method to refinish your bathtub will add 10 to 15 years to the life of your existing tub, giving it a whole new look and it will remain beautiful with proper care. What Cleaning Suppliesexactly is proper care and the best way to care for your newly refinished bathtub?

It’s pretty simple really, the same way the manufacturer recommends caring for a new bathtub. Here are four great tips to help you keep your Miracle Method refinished tub looking like new for years to come:

  1. Use only non-abrasive, liquid cleaners – We recommend Mira-Clean, our exclusive Miracle Method cleaner that is specifically formulated to safely clean refinished surfaces. Mira-Clean can also be used on non-refinished surfaces.
  2. For best results, spray the surface and let it penetrate for 3-5 minutes before scrubbing with a cleaning pad or brush designed for use on Teflon surfaces.
  3. Do not allow any cleaners or chemicals to remain on a refinished surface for any extended period of time. Rinse thoroughly and wipe the surface with a soft sponge or cloth.
  1. To extend the life of a refinished tub, apply an automotive polymer polish or Gel-gloss every six months. Meguiar’s M20 or Finish Kare 2180 are good choices.

These simple tips will extend the life of your refinished bathtub while keeping your tub free of harmful bacteria, mold and mildew.

At Miracle Method, we live to make your bathrooms, homes and lives – just a little more beautiful every day. If you’ve been thinking about making a bathroom or kitchen in your home more beautiful, call 855-212-7337 to find a Miracle Method professional near you!

Bathroom Remodeling Without Removal or Replacement

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Instead of remodeling when your bathroom becomes outdated, consider refinishing instead. Bathroom remodeling might seem like a good idea, especially if your fixtures are outdated in form as well as function. Sometimes, homeowners will pay attention to certain trends and then incorporate them into their home design without really asking themselves if they like them or not. While watching current trends is a great way to find inspiration, many trends become outdated after just a few years. If you are going for an on-trend look, but don’t want to invest in a full remodel, refinishing is a great alternative.

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Remodeling your bathroom can get quite expensive. In addition to paying for the installation of new fixtures and materials, you’ll also have to pay to remove old fixtures. Refinishing your bathroom is an easy way to update the look while also repairing flaws such as cracks in your fixtures, backsplash or countertops. In fact, using a beautiful Natural Accents stone-look finish instead of installing new laminate, fiberglass, tile or other materials is an easy way to save money without sacrificing quality.

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If that wasn’t enough, using Miracle Method to refinish your bathroom only takes a day or two. Other bathroom remodeling projects can often take weeks to finish. Having constant construction in your home for this long, and being unable to use your bathroom can be stressful. You should also remember that using Miracle Method as opposed to remodeling is a more sustainable option as well, since you’ll be reusing your old fixtures and materials instead of throwing them away.

For more information on kitchen or bathroom remodeling without removal or replacment, be sure to contact Miracle Method at 855-212-7337 today!

We’re off to New York for the Annual IHMRS

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This is our fourth year to attend the IHMRS, and we’re proud to be their premier provider of surface finishing services!  IHMRS Logo

The International Hotel, Motel and Restaurant Show (IHMRS) is the hospitality and tourism industry’s largest and most comprehensive trade show. It attracts owners, operators, and buyers from every hospitality sector around the world.

This year, the IHMRS is anticipating an estimated 16,000 attendees—many of them looking for remodeling and designs that enrich their guest’s experience while enhancing their bottom line.

And that’s what we do best!

We will demonstrate how our process saves both time and money while solving a lot of the most common problems facing hotels and motels, resorts, country clubs, and military lodging today:

  • Worn bathtubs
  • Surrounds
  • Damaged vanities

We can restore a room to service in as little as 3 days, instead of weeks for removing and replacing tile. And we permanently seal tile grout, making it mold- and mildew-resistant and easier to maintain long term.

We expect a great turnout and believe that this show will further establish Miracle Method as a leader in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The IHMRS will be held this year at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY, November 9 – 11.

And, with more than 135 offices across the US and Canada, Miracle Method can provide its services to virtually any hotel, motel, or restaurant.  To learn more about Miracle Method, visit http://www.miraclemethod.com/commercial, or call 855-212-7337.

 

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