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Miracle Method Updates Football Team Showers

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After 50 plus years of use, the tile in the football team showers at Minnesota State University Moorhead was worn and dingy and the concrete floor was badly discolored. The facility was unattractive to both the team and to visiting recruits. To fix the problem the university was faced with removing and replacing the tile and resurfacing the floor.

Jeff Goebel, Moorhead’s Physical Plant Manager, estimated tile replacement alone would run in excess of $30,000.  “…and this didn’t include any costs for unforeseen problems once demolition started.  We all know that it can get pretty ugly once you start taking tile walls down,” according to Goebel.

Luckily,  Goebel visted the Miracle Method booth at a trade show, saw the company’s surface refinishing process and realized it could provide a viable and more affordable alternative to removal and replacement renovation.  He was also pleased to learn that the end result would also permanently seal the surfaces making them resistant to mold and mildew.

Miracle Method did the work over the school’s holiday break, completing the project in just seven days vs. an estimated three weeks for new tile and floor work.   Refinishing saved the university nearly 75% of the replacement estimate.  “By using Miracle Method we’ll be able to upgrade more showers and bathrooms in a shorter period of time.  We’re very pleased with the results,” adds Goebel.

Miracle Method provides innovative, affordable and durable solutions for colleges and universities in the US and Canada.  Visit www.miraclemethod.com/commercial or call 800-444-8827 to learn more.

Before: The concrete floor was badly stained and discolored.

Before: The concrete floor was badly stained and discolored.

After: The floor is refinished in school colors and is permanently sealed. Go Dragons!

After: The floor is refinished in school colors and is permanently sealed.
Go Dragons!

Save Yourself the Time and Cost of Regrouting Your Tile

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With normal use over time, grout in tile floors, walls, vanities, and countertops can become stained, moldy and be almost impossible to keep clean. Home owners, hotels, hospitals, and property managers call Miracle Method to solve this problem by refinishing their ceramic tile.  With their proprietary refinishing process, Miracle Method can repair any tile damage and then apply a beautiful, yet durable new finish that permanently seals grout lines!

With refinishing, there is no longer any reason to rip out and replace tile only to face the same, on-going burden of cleaning and sealing grout lines.  Refinishing tile can save up to 75% over the cost of replacement and most jobs can be completed in two days or less!

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This unique method of refinishing instead of replacing saves you thousands.  Most projects are completed in just 2 to 3 days!  Contact your local Miracle Method franchise to begin the process that will make your tub, tile, or countertop beautiful again.

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Want to learn how you can stop cleaning and regrouting your tile?  Give us a call at 855-212-7337 or click this link to find the Miracle Method location in your area.

Colleges and Universities are turning to Miracle Method

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A growing number of college and university facility managers are turning Miracle Method to update community bathrooms and residence hall showers.  Our refinishing process is saving these institutions thousands of dollars in replacement costs and stretching capital replacement budgets.    They are learning about Miracle Method at college facility manager conferences, from references and articles in facility manager trade magazines.

Exhibiting at conferences has allowed us to not only show college facility managers what we do, but also demonstrate the effectiveness of the Miracle Method process. Don Dominick, Miracle Method’s VP of Business Development, stated in a press release the most common response from facility managers is “’I didn’t know you could do that.’ The second response we hear is ‘when can you come to our campus.’” He also explained that the Miracle Method process is a more affordable and durable alternative to removal and replacement of leaky shower pans, dated tile and damaged countertops, especially since it is less time consuming. “Facility managers work in tight windows, often on holidays and summer breaks. The job starts the day students leave and must be completed before they return.”

Before: Eighteen residence hall bathrooms at a University of North Carolina residence hall in desperate need of a tile update.

After: Miracle Method refinished the floor, wall, and shower tile, including an accent stripe.

College facility managers looking to learn more about Miracle Method’s solutions for residence halls can find it by visiting www.miraclemethod.com/collegehousing  or by connecting with a local franchise by calling 855-212-7337.

How secure are the grab bars Miracle Method installs?

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If you want to include grab bars around your bathtub to prevent family members and guests from slipping and falling, or if you’d simply like to provide more security in your bath area, Miracle Method grab bars are the ideal solution. Safe, secure, and affordable, the grab bars are installed in accordance with ADA placement guidelines, assuring your stability and safety come first.

For the senior in your family or for someone with limited mobility, these grab bars can serve to provide the extra security necessary to maintain daily life. Should you experience the need for stabilization in the shower, or need a boost to get out of the bathtub, you can rely on Miracle Method’s professional grab bar installation.

An Easy Step tub conversion complete with grab bars makes for a safer bathing area.

In addition to grab bars, Miracle Method can also make your bath safer by installing a curved shower rod, a hand-held shower nozzle, and can add a slip-resistant surface to the bottom of your bathtub.

The bathroom can be a very dangerous place if nothing is done to prevent accidents and injuries. Contact your nearest Miracle Method franchise by calling 855-212-7337 or by using our online locator to learn about how we can help make your bathroom safer for the entire family.

Preventing and Treating Mold and Mildew

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Squeegee down the walls, tub, and curtain (if possible) to prevent moisture from creating mold or mildew.

Here at Miracle Method, we firmly believe that surface refinishing is the best choice for bathtubs, ceramic tile, and kitchen countertops that need surface repair, making them look like new.  That said, we also firmly believe in routine maintenance and care for bathtubs.  Today, we’re going to be discussing preventing and removing mold and mildew.

Mold and mildew go beyond simply making a room unattractive. It can disperse microscopic spores into the homes air.  This is harmful to your health, and can cause anything from a mild allergic reaction to much more serious ailments.

Mold and mildew grow wherever there are high amounts of moisture and humidity.  For bathtubs, sinks, and kitchen countertops, one of the simplest preventative measures comes from using a squeegee to direct any remaining water or other liquids down the nearest drain.  With showers and bathtubs, post usage, squeegee down the glass doors or curtains as best you can.  All this help prevent the accumulation of moisture that can spawn mold or mildew.

You can help prevent mold and mildew by using typical household cleaning supplies such as bleach, dish soap, detergent and hot water to scrub out the respective areas.

For shower curtains (fabric or plastic), the simplest solution is putting them in a washing machine with hot water, heavy detergent, and a little color-safe bleach (3/4th of a cup).  After it’s washed, hang it up and let it air dry in a dry area.

For everything else, start with a couple spoonfuls of dish soap mixed with a bucket of hot water, and a non-scratch brush or scouring pad.  We recommend scrubbing the problem areas, as well as the surrounding areas.

 

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