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I’m tired of the dated look of my Corian countertops. Can they be refinished?

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Corian countertops are composed of man-made materials that make for great countertops, initially. As Corian is a solid surface, it’s easy-to-clean, stain and heat resistant, and seams are almost invisible. However, Corian countertops come in a limited selection of colors and patterns, and after a few years of use, your Corian countertops may cause your kitchen to look quite dated, which can make you ponder whether or not you need to replace the countertops all together, or remodel your entire kitchen.

Fortunately, there’s an option that is quicker and more cost effective – surface refinishing from Miracle Method. In just a few days, your kitchen will look like new, and your old countertops will still be just as easy to clean, stain and heat resistant, and seams will still be almost invisible. As Miracle Method offers an almost unlimited amount of colors and patterns to choose from, dated countertops will be a thing of the past. Plus, if your old Corian countertops have ever been scratched or cut, the damage will be repaired, so you’ll never know it was there to begin with.

If you’re ready to bring your Corian countertops into the present, visit our website to find the Miracle Method franchise closest to you, or give us a call at 855-212-7337. Don’t forget we also refinish other types of countertops, like Laminate, tile, and Formica.

Can I afford to update my kitchen?

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Kitchen remodeling is a great way to refresh the look of your home and add value to it. However, kitchen remodeling projects tend to be very time consuming projects and can be rather costly. Given the uncertainty of the economy and tighter budgets, many homeowners aren’t able to afford a full-scale remodel and are looking for more affordable, cost-effective ways to update their kitchens.

Refinishing with Miracle Method is a very affordable option for those who wish to update and improve the look of their kitchen. Refinishing old countertops generally saves homeowners between 30% and 50% over the total cost of replacement costs. In addition to saving money, the useful life of your countertops will be extended by as much as 15 years when you refinish, which will save you money in the long run, too. Best of all, our Natural Accents stone-like finishes are available in many attractive designer colors.

Miracle Method has the ability refinish a wide variety of countertop surfaces, including ceramic tiles, laminates such as Formica, and even solid surfaces such as Corian. Visit our website today to learn more about how you can update your kitchen at an affordable price with Miracle Method, or use our online locator to find the Miracle Method franchise closest to you for a free estimate for countertop refinishing.

What’s the difference between acid etching and bonding?

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Acid etching is a process used by most refinishers that involves the application of hydrofluoric acid to chemically “etch” a porcelain or ceramic tile surface in an attempt to make their coating “stick” to the surface they are refinishing.  This caustic acid eats away the shiny finish and roughens up the surface.

There are a several problems in using hydrofluoric acid to acid etch a surface.  First, this acid must be very caustic to dissolve porcelain or ceramic.  Being strong and caustic also makes it dangerous for anyone using it as well as dangerous for the environment.  Any kind of direct contact on the skin of a worker will cause an immediate chemical burn.  If a worker were to be injured on your property, it’s possible he could file an injury claim against your home owners insurance, especially if he is not covered under worker’s comp.

Hydrofluoric acid is supposed to be neutralized before it is allowed to be washed down the drain.  If this is not done, this caustic acid can damage your pipes as well as the environment.  Also because hydrofluoric acid has a very offensive smell, it’s unlikely that you will want to supervise while this material is being used in your bathroom.

Most troubling, is that when hydrofluoric acid is used to create pits and bumps to roughen up the surface, it creates a mechanical bond by effectively  making more surface area for the new finish to hang on to.  This mechanical bond is not nearly as effective or as good as a chemical bond.  Think about this way…which is better….bolting two pieces of metal together or welding two pieces of metal together?  Chemically bonding a new finish onto an old surface is like welding!

Another negative is that acid etching can fail if moisture gets under the new finish at the tub’s edge, around the drain, or thorough a chip, which can blister and cause the new finish to let go and peel away. The finish will continue to peel as the moisture works its way underneath and will compromise a mechanical bond.

Instead of acid etching, Miracle Method refinishers use our own proprietary, acid-free bonding agent called MM-4. It creates a chemical bond between the old surface and the new finish. MM4 is a unique and proprietary material that is only available to Miracle Method owners. Don’t be fooled by imitators! It is because of this unique MM-4 bonding agent that has been used for over 30 years across the country that we can confidently offer a five year warranty on tubs and ceramic tile. Beware of any refinisher using any kind of acid etching! Use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach a Miracle Method franchise near you.

Refinishing is a service that almost every home, hotel and apartment could use

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If you are considering owning your own business, it’s important to make sure that there is a market for the products and services your business will offer. Because refinishing is a service that nearly every home, hotel, and apartment could use and benefit from, it makes great sense to consider owning a Miracle Method franchise.

As a matter of fact, any property with a bath or kitchen is a potential prospect for refinishing services. Miracle Method’s surface refinishing process can restore all kinds of bathtubs; ceramic tile walls, showers, vanities, and even kitchen countertops to a like-new look and feel. Plus chips, scratches, and cracks can all be repaired, giving most fixtures around an additional 15 years or more of usable life! When you think of all of the homes, hotels, and apartments with kitchens or baths in need of a restored surface or an updated look, you can really begin to see the potential a Miracle Method franchise has.

Along with the broad demand for refinishing services, there are a number of other advantages to owning a Miracle Method franchise, such as the following:

  • Minimized risk – Working with a reputable franchise with a proven business model.
  • Name recognition – A well-recognized brand name will draw in customers who feel confident in working with a national franchise vs. an independent with no national support or accountability.
  • Training – Miracle Method provides a regimented training program that teaches franchisees about its services and business operations.
  • Advertising – Professionally designed ad campaigns to promote your business both locally and nationally.

If owning a Miracle Method franchise sounds like the business for you, visit our website for more information, or give us a call at 800-444-8827. We’d love to help you get started in owning a successful Miracle Method franchise.

How can I change the tile floor in my bathroom?

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We’ve often talked about how the Miracle Method refinishing process can transform the look of tubs, showers, and even kitchen countertops, but our process can also be used to transform the look of tile floors, too. If you’ve got hard-to-clean bathroom tile floors with stained grout lines and are thinking about replacing the tile floor, why not consider what Miracle Method’s refinishing process can do for your floors?

Miracle Method can repair cracked or loose tiles, float in new grout, and refinish your tile floors so that they will look like new. We can refinish your tile floors to the color of your choice, or even use our Natural Accents stone finish so that your floors look like marble or granite, but at a fraction of the cost!

Our tile floor refinishing process consists of a two-step cleaning process to remove dirt, grime, and wax deposits so that no contaminants interfere with the adhesion of the new finish. We’ll also repair the grout, if needed, and after the grout is dry and chemically clean, we’ll apply our Miracle Method MM-4 bonding agent to ensure the adhesion of the new coating.

Once refinished with hi-tech acrylic coatings, your tile floors will have a new finish and a clean appearance…and best of all, the grout lines will be permanently sealed and much easier to clean!  Your refinished tile floor will be more sanitary because the porous grout lines are sealed and you’ll be able to use your new tile floor in as little as 24 to 48 hours after the refinishing process is complete.

If you are tired of having to clean your bathroom’s tile floors over and over again, visit the Miracle Method website today to learn more about our tile floor refinishing process. To find the Miracle Method franchise closest to you, use our online locator or call 855-212-7337.

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