 |
  |
|
        |
||
       |
||
 |
 |
||||||||
Home Improvement
|
||||||||
View Past 2007 Home Improvement Articles
|
 Dream Home |
If you’ve ever watched one of those home makeover shows on television, then you know the importance of updating your kitchen and bathrooms before trying to sell your home. Replacing dated bathroom fixtures and old kitchen countertops can immensely increase the value of your home. So, why don’t we rush to jump on the home improvement bandwagon?
Because it can be a huge hassle and an enormous expense—until now! Darrin Martin, a Miracle Method surface restoration professional, is definitely in the miracle-working business. Miracle Method surface restoration offers an attractive and durable alternative to removal and replacement of bathtubs, tile walls, vanities and kitchen countertops.
“I often hear this from our clients, ‘I’m so glad I found you before I spent thousands tearing up my bathroom,’”Martin confesses. It’s no wonder Miracle Method has so many happy clients because this miracle-working company, which has four locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, is saving clients time and money. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, if a homeowner uses a contractor to do an average removal and remodel job on a kitchen or a bathroom, that homeowner is looking at spending approximately $3,000 and living in dust and chaos for about a week.
Miracle Method can do that same job for a fraction of the cost and accomplish the beautiful results in as little as 24 hours with a unique refinishing process. This process involves restoring the worn, rough surface of a bathtub and tile wall and giving them a like-new look and feel. Unlike other restoration processes, the Miracle Method does use any harmful etching acids and does
include buffing and polishing of the surface.
The typical Miracle Method job starts with cleaning, bonding and refinishing on the first day of work
and buffing, polishing and caulking on the following day. This exclusive buff and polish is another customer favorite because it makes the refinished surfaces much easier to clean, eliminating the need to use harsh abrasives for upkeep. “As many homes as we have done work in, we still find eight out of 10 people still don’t know about the benefits of professional refinishing,” says Martin Rugroden, a Miracle Method surface restoration professional whose office is based in the Mid Cities. “We can restore porcelain, fiberglass and cultured marble bathtubs and repair chips and cracks.”
Refinishing is how many of the world’s most recognized hotel chains such as: Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton and Disney update their bathtubs. “Hotels have their bathtubs and tile surrounds refinished every few years to keep them looking clean and fresh,” shares Mike Donathan, a Miracle Method surface restoration professional whose office is based in Arlington. “And it’s so affordable. It definitely makes sense to take advantage of the process in your own home.” The cost for refinishing a bathtub ranges between $400 and $500 and $750 to $900 for a bathtub and tile surround, depending on the size and condition of the existing unit. Another benefit? Chips can be repaired and Miracle Method can match most any color, although 90 percent of all tubs that Miracle Method refinishes are white, almond or beige, staying true to the clean lines and simple colors of that “Pottery Barn” look that so many homeowners adore.
A bathroom makeover solution that won’t break the bank - Refinishing restoring the worn, rough surface of a bathtub and tile wall and giving them a like new look and feel.
 |
 |
 |
While bathroom refinishing projects are by far the most popular request that Martin, Donathan, Rugroden and other surface restoration professionals receive, the Miracle Method is becoming increasingly more common for updating the look of dated kitchen countertops.
Miracle Method's Natural Accents are currently the most popular for customers who want the natural look of stone, but can’t afford to go the granite route. “Homeowners can say goodbye to knife cuts, burns, chips and outdated colors for a fraction of the cost of removal and replacement,” Rugroden says. “Unlike manmade solid surfaces, Miracle Method stone can be repaired. Countertop refinishing not only costs less, but takes only a couple of days and without the mess of tearing off the original countertop.”
Not only is the process affordable, quick and convenient, Miracle Method also offers a five-year guarantee against peeling or failure of adhesion. A refinished surface should last 10 to 15 years with the same care and maintenance recommended by new bathtub manufacturers, so you’ll get a lot of wear and tear for your money.
If you’re thinking of restoring your bathrooms or kitchen via refinishing, Martin says to be an informed consumer when hiring a refinisher. “If you don’t go with a Miracle Method professional, make sure you ask how long their company has been in business; if they are licensed and insured; and if they use corrosive acids in their refinishing process. Also, ask if they ventilate the room when working and if they offer a guarantee to their customers,” he advises. “Refinishing is a great process if it is done with the right materials and techniques, but all refinishing is not the same. You definitely get what you pay for with refinishing.”
Martin is proud of Miracle Method’s track record. To date, Miracle Method is the nation’s largest refinishing organization, having refinished hundreds of thousands of bathroom and kitchen. In fact, Miracle Method has more than 120 locations nationwide and 21 in the State of Texas!
To see pictures of refinished fixtures or to learn more about bathroom and kitchen restoration, visit Miracle Method’s website at www.miraclemethod.com online, or call (888) 819-4399 to be connected to the nearest Miracle Method office.
If you’ve ever watched one of those home makeover shows on television, then you know the importance of updating your kitchen and bathrooms before trying to sell your home. Replacing dated bathroom fixtures and old kitchen countertops More... |
|
|
|
Play the ELM Leaf Contest Today! Find the hidden symbol in the magazine and