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You wouldn’t trust just anyone with surface refinishing, would you?

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You’ve decided it’s time to do something about that ugly, dingy bathtub and tile surround. As much as you would love to completely remodel your space, you simply don’t have the money for it, so you decide to look into surface refinishing. Through your research, you find a few different companies offering refinishing services at different price points in your area, including Miracle Method. You know refinishing is the way to go, but now you’re left to decide which company to choose to complete the work.

As you research the companies’ websites, you quickly realize that Miracle Method is the more attractive choice. For over 30 years, we have been the nation’s largest surface refinishing organization and it has been our objective to be the best at what we do and to live up to our reputation as “The Preferred Refinisher.” To do that, we make sure our franchisees and technicians are properly trained on the latest developments and techniques for refinishing bathtubs, tile, fiberglass, acrylic, cultured marble, and laminate bathroom and kitchen surfaces. As a matter of fact, Chuck Pistor, President of Miracle Method, recently shared that no one else in the surface refinishing industry offers continuing education programs.

Attendees learn a new countertop refinishing process at a recent Miracle Method training session.

By keeping our franchises technically superior to the competition, Miracle Method customers can rest assured that the job will be completed by a trained technician and that the work will be of the highest quality, resulting in extremely satisfied customers.

When you have a bathtub, vanity, tile surround, or kitchen countertops that need the touch of a surface refinishing professional, the choice is obvious – Miracle Method’s trained professionals will get the job done right the first time! Visit our website today to learn more about our surface refinishing services. If you would like to find a franchise near you, use our online locator or give us a call at 855-212-7337.

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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.

Miracle Method is in the midst of a significant expansion campaign across the US

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Do you dream of one day waking up excited to go to work instead of dreading what’s ahead of you? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to own your own business, but have been hesitant to establish your own business during a time of economic uncertainty. After all, a successful business must be able to thrive in any economic situation.

With Miracle Method Surface Refinishing, you can! Each day, our franchise owners have the opportunity to manage their own businesses and be excited about the opportunities each day will bring. In times of economic uncertainty, our services are in demand, as many people look for cost effective ways to improve their kitchen countertops, bathroom surfaces, and tile. Budgets are tighter and full-scale remodels aren’t usually an option. Our surface refinishing services can save homeowners and commercial property managers a significant amount of money – in fact, our services can save some up to 75% of the cost of replacement.

Trevor Nelson and Mark Phipps of Miracle Method of the Big Horns, our newest franchise located in Powell, WY.

Miracle Method is in the midst of a significant expansion campaign across the US, and we’re ready to help people all across the nation establish and run successful businesses. Visit our website today for more information on franchise ownership, or give us a call at 1-800-444-8827 to get started!

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Update your kitchen countertops before summer guests arrive for a family reunion!

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Last summer when you volunteered to host this year’s family reunion, you made a mental note to do something about your worn out kitchen countertops. You were already thinking about replacing them, and the thought of having new countertops to show off to your family was exciting… but with the hustle and bustle of your work and family life, you kept putting it on the next month’s to-do list. Summer is screaming by and you’re two weeks away from your family reunion and you don’t want your scratched up, outdated countertops to be the talk of the reunion. Fortunately, while visiting with your neighbor, she mentions that she just had her countertops refinished by Miracle Method and, after knowing the shape her countertops were in before they were refinished, you decide to visit the Miracle Method website for more information.

There, you learn that Miracle Method can refinish your countertops to a like-new look and feel in just a day or two, and that you’ll save around 30% to 50% over the total cost of replacement. There’s no messy construction involved since Miracle Method refinishes fixtures in place. Any evidence of scratches, chips, or cuts will be gone and you’ll be left with a lovely countertop in a new color and texture of your choosing, and the life of your countertops will be extended by 10 to 15 years. The final result will be gorgeous countertops that your family will think you spent thousands of dollars on, and you’ll gladly share with them of how Miracle Method transformed your countertops.

Before: Tired and scarred old countertops in need of an update.

After: The same countertops updated with Miracle Method’s Natural Accents stone-look finish!

Visit the Miracle Method website today for more information on our countertop refinishing services. To speak with a representative, please use our online locator or call 855-212-7337 to reach a franchise near you.

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