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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.

My shower is slippery… what can I do to make it safer?

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Soap suds that didn’t wash down the drain, body oils, or even just an old shower that has seen better days can create a slick spot in the bathroom where an accidental fall could easily occur. When you notice your bathtub or shower pan has become even the slightest bit slippery, it is extremely important to take action in order to prevent slips, falls, and injuries.

Appliqués and bathmats are temporary solutions can peel away, damage the finish of the bathtub or shower pan, as well as harbor unsightly and unsanitary mold and mildew. You need a safer, healthier, more permanent answer to the problem.

Miracle Method’s slip resistant surface is the perfect solution for your slippery shower or bathtub. In about an hour, our technicians will apply a chemically bonded slip resistant surface that won’t peel away. We offer a variety of colors and can apply it in the coarseness of your choosing. Once applied, your Miracle Method slip resistant surface will help reduce the risk of falls.

Bathtub with slip resistant surface applied by Miracle Method. (SRS is tinted to show location.)

Slippery tubs and showers are like accidents waiting to happen, but you can prevent such accidents by taking action now. Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more about our slip resistant surfaces, and use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach the Miracle Method franchise closest to you.

Miracle Method Offers a Fast Start & Quickly Generated Sales

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It’s safe to say that many people find the idea of owning their own business quite appealing, but many worry about how time consuming the start-up process can be, as well as whether or not their business can be successful. Andrew Gorski of Cleveland, Ohio, knows that feeling. He wanted to own a business that would reward him for the time and effort he put into it. When he searched the internet for solid home improvement opportunities, Miracle Method Surface Refinishing kept appearing at the top of the list.

Andrew took note of Miracle Method’s opportunity of quickly generated sales, the proven management model, competitive advantages, broad demand and limited competition, and was very intrigued. He called and requested a Sales Prospectus, submitted a Personal Profile, attended a Miracle Method Discovery Day, and in 30 days was, he was in training.

Although Andrew had no prior experience in running a business, he followed Miracle Method’s plan for advertising, which helped him off to an excellent start in 2007. In his first full year in 2008, Andrew earned $230,000 in revenue. Last year, he finished with $917,000 in sales!

In late 2010, Andrew opened at 5,000-square-foot showroom and shop. He said “Our showroom not only blows our customers away, it blows away all of our competitors. 2012 is going to be even better!”

If you’ve been looking for a business opportunity that offers a fast start and the opportunity to generate sales quickly, owning a Miracle Method franchise may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Visit our website today to learn more and read about the success stories of other franchise owners. You can also request information online or by calling 800-444-8827

Can bathtubs and kitchen countertops be refinished?

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Although bathtub refinishing has been around for over 30 years, there are still many consumers who are just now learning about the beauty and affordability of refinishing instead of replacing bathtubs, countertops, tiles, and vanities. Whether a surface is worn, discolored, damaged, hard to clean, or simply an outdated color, Miracle Method can repair and refinish that surface to a gorgeous new look. Surface refinishing by Miracle Method is durable and guaranteed.

As the refinishing process involves no messy removal and replacement, ugly bathtubs, countertops, and showers can be made to look like new in less than two days and for up to 75 percent of replacement cost! Many kitchen and bathroom surfaces can be refinished and restored including:

Bathtubs

  • Porcelain
  • Fiberglass
  • Acrylic
  • Cultured marble
  • Clawfoot tubs

Countertops & Vanities

  • Formica® and other laminates
  • Corian®
  •  Silestone
  • Cultured marble
Showers
  • Fiberglass units
  • Ceramic tile
  • Shower pans

Ceramic Tile Surfaces

  • Walls
  • Floors
  • Shower pans
  • Countertops

Before: Checkerboard tile was dated and hard on the eye.

After: Refinished countertops are beautiful and durable!

Before: Bathtub was worn and difficult to clean and homeowners were tired of maroon tile.

After: Bathtub was given a glossy new finish and tile has an updated, Natural Accents® stone-look finish.

For more information about Miracle Method’s surface refinishing services and the types of surfaces we can refinish, we invite you to visit our website. If you would like to speak with a Miracle Method surface refinisher, use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to find the Miracle Method franchise closest to you.

My vanity is UGLY, what are my replacement options?

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Whether your vanity is old and outdated, damaged, or just plain UGLY, you know you have to do something about it. An ugly vanity can be quite the eyesore in a bathroom, and it’s time to consider your options to restore beauty to the smallest room in your home.

Replacement is one option, but because replacement requires removing the old vanity, possible replacement of the surrounding wall tile or covering, plumbing work, and then installing the new vanity, replacement could be a rather costly and messy solution.

The good news is there’s a much more affordable option – have Miracle Method refinish your bathroom vanity. Our process will save you up to 75% over removal and replacement and is a great option for laminate, tile, or cultured marble surfaces. We can even refinish your sink… and the entire job will take less than two days!

The Miracle Method refinishing process can extend the useful life of most bathroom fixtures and surfaces 15 years or more. The process includes the repair of any damage, so you’ll have a bathroom vanity that looks and feels like new!

Additionally, we have lots of color and texture options available for bathroom vanity refinishing. You’ll be amazed by our beautiful Natural Accents stone-look finishes, which give a designer appearance to your bathroom vanity.

Why deal with the hassle and expense of replacing your ugly old bathroom vanity when you can refinish? Visit the Miracle Method website to learn more. You can use our online locator to find the franchise closest to you, or call 855-212-7337.

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