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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turned to Miracle Method Surface Refinishing to refinish and transform bathtubs that are damaged, hard to clean, or an outdated color, but our services don’t stop there.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.

Miracle Method is Targeting Five Cities for Franchise Expansion

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One of the many benefits of franchise ownership with Miracle Method Surface Refinishing is the fact that any facility with a kitchen or bath is a potential Miracle Method customer. In today’s economy, homeowners and property managers are discovering the financial benefits of surface refinishing, as the process offers significant savings over the expensive and time consuming process of replacing countertops, tile, and leaking showers.

Miracle Method is targeting five cities for franchise sales – Chicago, Ft. Worth, Cincinnati, San Antonio, and Omaha. Calls and internet inquiries from these cities indicate a growing need for Miracle Method’s services.

According to Chuck Pistor, President of Miracle Method, “Miracle Method represents a great recession resistant business opportunity with double-digit growth.  We could easily use 100 more offices right now to meet the residential and commercial demand for our services.”

If you’re curious as to what some of the benefits of owning a Miracle Method franchise are, take a look at some of our franchise advantages below:

  • Minimized risk with a reputable franchise that offers a proven business model.
  • A recognized brand name that customers feel confident doing business with.
  • A regimented training program to teach franchisees about our services and business operations.
  • A variety of operational and managerial support for all franchisees.

Any property with an ugly kitchen or bath, like this one...

... can be transformed to look like new with surface refinishing service from Miracle Method.

Ready to learn more? Visit the Miracle Method website today for more information about franchise ownership, or give us a call at 1-800-444-8827.

Miracle Method Opens its First Canadian Franchise

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We are excited to announce the opening of Miracle Method’s first Canadian franchise in London, Ontario. For sometime now, Miracle Method has been the largest surface refinishing franchise in the United States, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand into new territory.

Tracey and Rick Frank, Miracle Method of London

Tracey and Rick Frank, Miracle Method of London

Chuck Pistor, Miracle Method President, has awarded our first Canadian franchise to Rick Frank, a native of London, Ontario and a former Vice President of Operations with G.N. Johnston Equipment. While Miracle Method has been approached previously about opening a Canadian franchise, the prospects lacked the funding, experience, and management background needed to run a successful franchise. Pistor noted that “Rick has a wealth of management experience, the proper resources and an operations background that makes him the ideal owner to introduce Miracle Method’s proprietary surface refinishing process to Canada.”

There are plenty of other factors working in Frank’s favor for establishing and maintaining a very successful franchise. These include Miracle Method’s growth during the recent economic downturn – over 80% of our offices experienced increases in 2011 over 2010, with record sales in 2011. The London, Ontario market has traditionally been a test market for U.S. franchises in Canada, and with a great mix of residential and commercial properties, Frank has the opportunity to build his business at an above-average pace.

Miracle Method’s first Canadian franchise opened Canada Day weekend (July 1), with a shop and showroom at 90 Charterhouse Crescent, Unit 5, London, Ontario Canada N5W 5V5 (phone number: 226-270-1021). The franchise’s technicians have already been very busy refinishing bathtubs, tile and countertops for residents of London and the surrounding area, as well as refinishing 71 vanities and 41 bathtubs, applying Slip Resistant Surfaces to the tubs, for Extended Stay Hotel in nearby Vaughn, Ontario. Additionally, the franchise offers free in-home estimates and owner Rick Franks has been co-hosting The Home Show with Mike Stubbs of CJBK Radio 1290, taking listeners’ questions about surface refinishing.

As you can see, Miracle Method is not only expanding here in the U.S., but abroad as well! If you’re interested in learning more about owning and operating a successful Miracle Method franchise, such as our recently opened Canadian franchise, visit our website or give us a call at 1-800-444-8827 for more information.

Should I paint or refinish my countertops?

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A few years ago, you replaced your kitchen cabinets and wanted to update the look of your countertops, too.  Your budget would only stretch so far, so you put that in the plans for the future.  As luck would have it, unexpected expenses came up and you’ve had to dip into your countertop fund for them.  Now, you’re looking for a cost-effective way to give your countertops that long overdue facelift.

One friend suggests painting them yourself, but you’re a little hesitant.   Painting your countertops will be very time consuming, requires a lot of patience and equipment, and you’re not so sure the end result will be the smooth, durable surface that you need. Paint brushes and rollers don’t always reach every nook and cranny and your DIY skills could spell DIY disaster!

Instead of painting your countertops, consider what Miracle Method Surface Refinishing can do for you. Our professional countertop refinishing process involves the following:

  • A two-step cleaning to remove all dirt, grease and other contaminants from the surface
  • Repair of any damage, burn marks, knife cuts and missing grout or laminate pieces
  • Application of a proprietary bonding agent to assure that the new surface will stick
  • Use of a color tinted primer coat
  • Two coats of one of over 30 Natural Accents colors applied using a high tech HVLP sprayer to assure a smooth, even finish
  • Two coats of a non-yellowing, waterproof clear acrylic in your choice of satin, semi-gloss or gloss
  • Final tear down of all masking materials and clean up of the project area

The end result will be a beautiful, durable surface that will give your old countertops an extended usable life, all for a fraction of the cost of replacement!

Visit our website today to learn more about the Miracle Method refinishing process and how it compares to painting countertops. To find a Miracle Method office near you, use our online locator or call 855-212-7337.

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