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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  That fix up usually includes a bathroom with out of date colors on the bathtub and tile.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.

My cultured marble sink is soooo dated. Do I have to replace it to get a new look?

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When you moved into your home about 10 years ago, you decided you’d live with that ugly tile and cultured marble bathroom vanity.  Now you’re  ready for a new look!   Remodeling the whole room, replacing the vanity, sink, tile and fixtures, would be great, but you simply don’t have the budget for that, so you’re searching for a cost-effective remodeling alternative that will give you that new look for a fraction of the cost.

You happen to mention your quandary to a co-worker, who immediately recommends surface refinishing from Miracle Method.   He and his wife called them to  refinish his bathroom vanity and sink just last month.  Wow!  The before and after photos he shared with you were awesome!  The updated color is definitely a transformation!   He figures they saved about 50% over the cost of removal and replacement and have extended the usable life of the vanity and sink by about 15 years or more.  The Miracle Method technician told him the process works equally well on laminate surfaces.   Best of all, because there was no plumbing or messy demolition remodeling to deal with, they were able to use the space again in just one day.

Before:  An outdated cultured marble sink and vanity in need of a makeover.

After: The sink and vanity with a new look – it’s quite a transformation!

Surface refinishing from Miracle Method is the remodeling alternative. Visit our website today to learn more about all of our cost-effective refinishing services. If you would like to speak with a representative, please call 855-212-7337 or use our online locator to connect with a Miracle Method franchise near you.

Miracle Method – The Solution for Leaking Hotel Bathtub Liners

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Miracle Method’s surface refinishing services are not just a solution for homeowners.  We are the preferred refinisher for hotels too.  For over 32-years, we’ve restored bathtubs, shower pans, vanities and countertops for every major hotel brand.

Take our work at the Milwaukee Hilton Hotel for example. Many of the hotel’s bathtubs were worn-out and discolored after many years of use. Bathtub liners were originally installed in 500 units in the facility, but within two years, water had seeped through between the tubs and liners in many of the units, creating a squishy feeling when guests stepped on them. The trapped water was also becoming stagnant and causing foul odors. Additionally, the liners that had been installed were no longer glossy in appearance.

The hotel had two options – tear out the liners and replace the tubs altogether, a costly solution that would disrupt the hotel’s daily operations; or remove the liners and restore the original tubs through refinishing.

After comparing the options, the decision was made to have Miracle Method remove the 500 liners and restore the original tubs, which included repairing the subsequent chips, cracks, and scratches. We followed this with a thorough cleaning, disinfecting, repairing, and bonding process before applying the new finish. We also applied a Slip Resistant Surface to reduce slip and fall liability. The project was completed in two phases to accommodate the hotel’s schedule.

Our work at the Milwaukee Hilton Hotel was completed on time and on budget, and the hotel’s bathrooms looked and felt like new again!

If you are a commercial property manager looking for a way to restore damaged or outdated bathtubs, look no further than Miracle Method. Visit our website to read some of our commercial property case studies. For more information on our services, please call use at 855-212-7337 or use our online locator to reach a franchise near you.

My husband dropped a wrench and chipped our tub. How can I fix it?

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Like many men, your husband is a “fix-it-yourself” kind of guy, so when your tub’s faucet started leaking, he grabbed his toolbox and went to work. As he finished up, he dropped his wrench in the tub and the wrench chipped the tub. He suggested heading down to the hardware store to buy a patch kit, but you are worried about water leaking through and want a better solution.

Replacing the tub is not an option, as you simply don’t have the budget for that. You consider a bathtub liner, but those are expensive, too, and often more problematic. You begin to research your options online and that’s when you discover Miracle Method.

Our bathtub refinishing services include repairing chips and cracks that occur during shipping, installation, or accidents like a dropped wrench. We use waterproof, polyester resins to fill the cracks and chips. After sanding and filling them properly, our technicians apply acrylic enamel coatings. Then, the repaired area is meticulously blended into the surrounding surface so well that it is practically invisible! Best of all, our repairs are completed in place and you’ll be able to use your tub again in just a day or two.

DIY kit repairs often leave a lumpy surface and rarely match the color of your tub.  Miracle Method professional technicians are training in color matching, whether it’s Kohler white, American Standard white or even avocado green.  We can make it look like it never happened.

Before: A chip on a tub in need of repair.

After: Evidence of the chip is long gone!

Miracle Method’s repair services include:

  • Porcelain bathtub repair
  • Porcelain chip repair
  • Porcelain sink repair
  • Tile grout repair
  • Cultured marble repair, including elimination of thermal cracks
  • Fiberglass bathtub repair
  • Fiberglass shower crack repair
  • Acrylic bathtub repair
  • Hot tub repair
  • Jacuzzi hot tub repair

Visit the Miracle Method website today to learn more about our bathtub repair services. Use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach a franchise near you!

Can I use a bathmat on my refinished tub?

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Many homeowners have turned to Miracle Method Surface Refinishing to refinish and transform bathtubs that are damaged, hard to clean, or an outdated color, but our services don’t stop there. Often times, homeowners ask us what they can do to keep their tubs from becoming a slick spot with an accident waiting to happen.

The great thing about Miracle Method Surface Refinishing is that our services don’t stop with refinishing bathtubs – we offer a slip resistant surface option for bathtubs and shower pans that’s a much better option than using a bathmat or stick-on appliques. You see, our slip resistant surfaces are applied by chemically bonding and integrating it into the bottom of the bathtub or shower. Unlike a bathmat or applique, our slip resistant surface will not collect mold, mildew, or dirt, so it is easy to clean. Best of all, you are able to choose the color and coarseness of the slip resistant surface that Miracle Method will apply to your bathtub or shower.

This tub was refinished to include a slip resistant surface, which has been tinted to show its location.

Bathing shouldn’t be a threat to your personal safety, and Miracle Method can help by applying a lasting slip resistant surface to your bathtub or shower. Visit our website for more information, or get in touch with a franchise near you by using our online locator or by calling 855-212-7337.

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