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My tile vanity and walls are dated and ugly. What can I do?

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Like a lot of older homes, the tile in your bathroom is in pretty good shape but you want an updated color and a few repairs without the  the hassle and expense of removal and replacement remodeling.

You learn a neighbor recently had her bathroom vanity, sink, and tile walls refinished, and the results are gorgeous.   A technician from Miracle Method Surface Refinishing applied a Natural Accents® stone-look finish,  transforming her bathroom  from dated to awesome in less than two days.  Her story keeps getting better when she tells you the price was a fraction of the cost of messy tear out and replacement and a lot of tile was saved from the landfill!

She sent you a link Miracle Method’s bathroom vanity refinishing services to see photos and the wide array of available colors.

 

Theses colors were all the rage  a few decades ago!

 

 

The Natural Accents stone-look finish and color gave this bathroom a much needed splash of style!!

 

Each day, Miracle Method technicians refinish bathtubs, countertops, and tile to look like new at far less than the cost of replacement.  Call 855-212-7337 or use our online locator to connect with a Miracle Method office nearest you, and be sure to visit our website to learn more.

Franchise Spotlight: Miracle Method of Fairfax

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Today we wanted to highlight one of our franchises in Fairfax, Virginia. Owners Brent and Laurie Redfearn provide their clients with the highest level of customer service and we are proud to have them as part of our Miracle Method team.

Take a look at a recent review on Rate Point about our Fairfax location.

Miracle Method of Fairfax is an exceptional company to work with.

Brent, Laurie, and Charles were extremely helpful and provided excellent advice in improving our two bathtubs, tile surroundings, and shower door installations. Brent and Charles provided advice on work that actually saved us hundreds of dollars from what we thought needed to be done. The work performed by Charles was excellent. Laurie provided excellent advice on shower door selection. They arrived promptly as scheduled, plus Laurie called in advance to advise when Charles would arrive at our house. This was the best experience I have had with any company doing work in my home. I have already recommended Miracle Method of Fairfax to several co-workers.

Miracle Method in Fairfax recently helped to refinish an antique cast iron sink for one of their customers. After multiple coats and sanding they were able to make this beautiful sink shine once again. That look at what Miracle Method of Fairfax can do for you.

Courtesy of Miracle Method Fairfax

Courtesy of Miracle Method Fairfax

To learn more about this franchise please visit their local website at http://www.miraclemethod.com/fairfax.

Why Bathtub Refinishing is Best Left to the Professionals

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Bathtub refinishing requires use of industrial strength chemical and solvents.

Refinishing bathtubs are, in much the same way as we discuss refinishing countertops in a previous post, jobs best left to professionals.

With that in mind, DIY refinishing for a bathtub is almost always a poor choice.  Outside the soul merit that it might be cheaper than a professionally done refinishing, there are many detriments.  In order to refinish a bathtub, you must first fully clean and remove any build-up of mineral deposits, soap scum, body oils, etc., and utilize powerful industrial-strength chemicals that require, at the very least, rubber gloves, goggles, and a breathing respirator,  to ready the tub before any refinishing.

Only after the tub is cleaned and any damage repaired, can you begin refinishing by bonding and priming the entirety of the tub and then applying the topcoat.  If any one of these steps is lax or missing, the refinishing job might as well be scrapped.  Without a proven bonding agent to fuse the new finish onto the old surface, you are really just doing a temporary “paint” job.  Good refinishing requires an effective bonding agent and hi tech acrylic resins to provide the best results.

If you’re thinking of taking on a do it yourself project, make the right choice and find a Miracle Method location near you. You can also call our toll free number, 855-212-7337, to reach the nearest Miracle Method professional.

Photo courtesy of Dave.

Bathtub Repair – What Can Be Repaired & How Are Repairs Made?

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The award winning refinishing that we at Miracle Method pride ourselves on providing to our customers can be applied to bathtubs and other units made from a variety of materials.  Fiberglass, acrylic, and cultured marble are the primary materials that we can repair, but we also repair porcelain tubs and sinks, tile grout, hot tubs and Jacuzzis.

Fixtures can accidentally be damaged.  This frequently occurs when an item is shipped or installed, or in some cases when a heavy or sharp object is dropped onto the fixture.  While everything else may be in working order and in satisfactory condition, this limited damage needs to be repaired to prevent further damage as a result (cracking or chipping are good examples of this). Sometimes a crack can develop into a leak. The good news is that fixture repair is generally speedy and inexpensive.

A great deal of time and effort goes into Miracle Method’s bathtub repair.  Chips and cracks must first be filed and sealed using a waterproof polyester resin.  Once these areas have completely dried they are thoroughly sanded and filled.  Then, using an artist’s air brush, an acrylic enamel coating is applied to the area, and the area is carefully blended into the surrounding surface, making it look just like new!

Chip and bathtub repair is something that takes years of practice.  DIY repair projects often only cover up damaged areas and don’t extend the life of the unit in the same way that refinishing does.  Chip and bathtub repair requires a discerning eye and years of professional experience.

The good news is that bathtub repair is MUCH less expensive than bathtub replacement (less expensive by thousands of dollars!) and adds anywhere from 15-20 years, or more to the tub.

If you’re considering having your bathtub refinished or repaired, then find a Miracle Method location near you or call our toll free number, 855-212-7337, to reach the nearest Miracle Method professional.

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