Frequently Asked Questions - Tile Refinishing

How long will tile refinished by Miracle Method last? With proper care and maintenance, Miracle Method refinishing can extend the useful life of your fixtures for up to 15-20 years or more. Our MM-4 bonding agent creates a chemical bond between the old and new surfaces assuring a long life for your refinished tile countertop, wall or floor.

Miracle Method uses the most technologically advanced coating available. These finishes are designed to stand up to daily use and do not require special care. However, like the original tile, a refinished surface can be chipped if it is abused. However, unlike these other surfaces, Miracle Method can repair and return a refinished surface to like new.

A Miracle Method refinished tile countertop resembles new tile. If refinished in Natural Accents™, the new surface will resemble more expensive natural stone or Silestone®. Most people will have a difficult time telling any difference between a Miracle Method refinished countertop and a new man made solid surface countertop. The Miracle Method process is that good!

Miracle Method offers two finish options. The first is a solid color or speckled finish that typically takes 3 to 5 hours and is ready to use the next day. This is often used in apartments or hotels looking for utility over colors. The second option is our Natural Accents™ stone finish. An affordable upgrade, Natural Accents™ typically take two days to apply and an additional 24 to 48 hours to cure depending on humidity and ambient temperatures.

Refinishing costs vary across the country but refinishing will almost always be a fraction of the total cost of removing and replacing a kitchen countertop or large vanity. Bathroom vanities are often refinished at the same time as the bathtub and surround. Homeowners save even more when all the work is done at once.

New acrylic tile finishes contain solvents which are necessary to make the finish hard and durable. We use special ventilation fans to exhaust odors and smells from the work area. Dissipation of the odor depends on a variety of factors including temperature and amount of air moved. Generally, most of the odor dissipates within 24-48 hours as the finish completely cures creating a long lasting, beautiful finish! In the event you are sensitive to paint-like odors, please let us know so we can discuss accommodations for your service.

Miracle Method can match any existing laminate color or create almost any custom color of your choosing. We also offer Natural Accents™, a stone look in a variety of colors and textures for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities. See Natural Accents samples.

Chips and scratches can usually be repaired during the preparation stage of the refinishing process. All surface damage is cleaned, sanded, filled and sanded smooth before refinishing.

Miracle Method can refinish a variety of countertop and vanity surfaces, including all laminates, tile, Corian®, and cultured marble.

Formica®, Corian®, and tile countertops can all be updated and made to look like new with Miracle Method’s refinishing process. Our Natural Accents™ stone look finish is especially attractive and durable. A Miracle Method countertop refinishing advantage is that if you damage your new surface it can be economically repaired.

Unlike other refinishers, Miracle Method does not use corrosive or harmful acids in its refinishing process. Miracle Method's MM-4 bonding agent has been proven superior for both countertop and bathtub refinishing. MM-4 works very well on tile and assures you a durable and long-lasting finish.

Miracle Method is the largest, most experienced refinishing company in America. With over 140 offices, Miracle Method has been the leader in refinishing techniques and technology for nearly 30 years. Each franchisee receives extensive training and continuing education to ensure that each and every customer receives the very best quality and service available. Refinishing is a great process if it is done with the right materials and procedures. Miracle Method gets it done right the first time!

The combination of diligent preparation, our proprietary MM-4 bonding agent, advanced coatings and final detailing sets Miracle Method apart from all other refinishers. The original surface is always completely cleaned.  Surface scratches and chips are filled and repaired. Next the surface is treated with MM-4, a unique proprietary bonding agent, which creates a molecular bond between the cleaned surface and the new coating. No other company uses all these steps and the one-of-a-kind MM-4 bonding agent.

Each Miracle Method franchise offers a five-year warranty against peeling or other failure of adhesion for most tile refinishing. Click here for Warranty Information.

You’ll find our care instructions are similar to those for most brand new fixtures and surfaces…do not use cleaners that contain abrasives, harsh acids, or bleach.