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Does rust in my bathtub mean that it needs to be replaced? What can I do?

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Rust happens… and when it does, it’s unsightly and probably unhealthy. It not only looks bad, but is certainly embarrassing when guests come over. So you search the internet and most solutions involve expensive replacement and you really don’t have the time or budget for a messy removal and the expense and time a plumber would take. You also consider a bathtub liner, but they cost as much as a new tub, and you’ve heard that they have a bad reputation for water leaks between the old tub and the new liner. When discussing the dilemma with your neighbor, she tells you of her similar experience and how Miracle Method solved the problem.

Everyday Miracle Method refinishes bathtubs like yours to a like-new look and feel for thousands of homeowners. How is it done? First, our technicians will thoroughly clean your tub with specially formulated cleaners to rid it of mineral deposits, soap scum, body oils, and yes, even rust. Then, any cracks or chips will be repaired and after that, our proprietary bonding agent, MM-4, will be applied to ensure a solid bond between the old and new finishes. Finally, our fine-finish spray process is used to apply a hi-tech, durable acrylic coating. Your tub will look like new and its usable life will be extended by 15 years – all at a fraction of the cost of replacement or adding a liner.

Before: Rust damage surrounds this drain.

After: No evidence of rusting to be found!

You don’t need to replace a rusted bathtub! Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about our bathtub refinishing process. You can use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to connect with a franchise near you.

My mom wants to live in her home as long as possible. What safety assessments should I consider?

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These days it is not uncommon for senior adults to wish to live in their own homes as long as they possibly can. The idea of “aging in place” has prompted many senior adults and their family members to consider what home modifications will need to be made in order for them to remain in their homes longer. One room that can’t be forgotten when making those modifications is the bathroom.

Bathrooms pose a major threat to the safety of senior adults. About 25% of hospital admissions for those above the age of 65 result from slip and fall accidents that occur when entering or existing the bathtub or shower. The most common result of such an accident is a hip fracture. If your parents wish to live in their own home for as long as they can, you must be proactive and do what you can to prevent accidents and injuries.

Miracle Method has a variety of offerings to help make the bathroom a safer place for senior adults, or anyone who has limited mobility or unsteady balance. First, there’s the Easy Step® tub-to-shower conversion. In less than a day, we’ll create a 24-inch-wide by 9-inch-tall notch in the side of the tub so users can step through, not over, the side of the tub. By not having to raise your foot very high, entry is easier and there is less of a risk of losing your balance and falling.

To help reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents even further, we can also install safety grab bars and apply a slip resistant surface to the bottom of the tub. Additionally, we can install a curved shower rod and a hand-held shower nozzle to help make bathing more convenient. These bathroom safety items will cost a fraction of the price of a walk-in tub and without all the mess and expense of remodeling.

Before: The tub was difficult to enter and exit, and could potentially lead to a slip-and-fall accident.

After: The Easy Step® tub to shower conversion and a grab bar make for a safer bathroom for all.

If you have a loved one that would like to “age in place,” visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about how we can help make their bathroom a safer place. If you would like to speak with a Miracle Method professional, please use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to find the franchise nearest you.

Bathtubs are inexpensive, shouldn’t I just replace mine?

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When a bathtub is worn out, damaged, or is just the wrong color, many homeowners immediately begin to look at the option of replacing their bathtub, due in part to the fact that the fixture itself is rather inexpensive. New tubs sold by home improvement centers usually cost between $200 and $500, which seems like a fabulous deal. But what many homeowners don’t factor into the equation is the cost of demolition and removal, the installation of the new tub, and other costs like plumbing, tile work, flooring, and carpentry. Those costs, in addition to the new tub can easily raise the cost of bathtub replacement to $3000 or more.

Fortunately, there is a more cost effective solution available – bathtub refinishing by Miracle Method! Our refinishing process usually costs $500 to $650 to refinish your bathtub to a like new look and feel and can save you up to 75% over the cost of replacement. Best of all, the usable life of your tub will be extended by 15 years or more, and you’ll only be without your tub for a day or two – much better than the seven to ten days you could be without your tub if you chose to replace.

Before: Ugly pink color has to go!

After: The pink tub was transformed with a sparkling white finish!

Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about our bathtub refinishing services, and while you’re there, take a look at our countertop and ceramic tile refinishing services, too. If you would like to speak with a Miracle Method representative, please use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach the franchise closest to you.

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.

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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