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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.

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 tile grout lines are stained and moldy. What do I do?

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Anyone with tile walls or floors in their bathroom knows just how difficult it can be to keep the grout lines clean. Grout lines are a great place for moisture to collect, which can make way for mold to grow, adding to the difficulty of keeping the appearance of the space clean. It seems that no amount of scrubbing will return your grout lines to a sparkling, like-new look and you’re wondering what you can do.

Instead of removing and replacing your tile, consider tile surface refinishing from Miracle Method. Tile and grout repair are a part of the tile refinishing process. We will thoroughly clean the tile surfaces, and if grout repair is needed, we will float the grout with a special quick set mix to fill any voids or cracks. Once that’s dry, we will wipe down the tile and apply our MM-4 bonding agent to ensure the new coating adheres properly. The end result will give you clean and even grout lines that are permanently sealed, which will make keeping your tile floors and walls easier than before. We’ll then apply the color of your choice….even one of our Natural Accents™ stone-look finishes which will give your tile a designer look.

Don’t waste another day scrubbing nasty grout lines – Contact your local Miracle Method franchise by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator for more information.

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.

Miracle Method Franchise Owners See Success, Even in a Down Economy

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As we have previously mentioned, Miracle Method is a recession-resistant business opportunity that many of our franchise owners can attest to, including Leo and Emily Sayles, owners of Miracle Method of Central Ohio.

Leo and Emily originally purchased a Surface Doctor franchise in 1999, and shortly thereafter, it was bought out by Miracle Method. “When Chuck Pistor, President of Miracle Method, presented us with the opportunity to switch to his growing franchise system from Surface Doctor, we knew it was an opportunity that we could not pass up. Today, the amount of marketing and technical support that Miracle Method provides is invaluable. We feel we have the business model and market growth potential to help us continue growing our business,” Leo says.

Leo and Emily have seen great success over the past few years, even in the recent economic crisis. In fact, their franchise recorded its second consecutive million dollar year in 2011 and Leo and Emily see no limits ahead.

“When other businesses were complaining about the economy, we continued to grow. With Miracle Method’s technical, marketing and administrative support you can grow your business faster, with more profit, and stay well ahead of the competition. This business model works!” Leo added.

If you are ready to take control of your own future, visit the Miracle Method website today to learn more about our franchise opportunities. We will give you all of the support you need to establish a successful business.

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