Mirage Fall Rebate Sale Starts in October

Sep 20, 2017

The Mirage (Boa-Franc) (Saint-Georges, Quebec) Fall 2017 Rebate Sales runs Oct. 1–Nov. 25 at participating Mirage dealers.

Consumers will get a $0.50-per-square-foot rebate on all Mirage flooring products. Nearly 2,000 Mirage dealers are participating. A full list of participating dealers can be found online.

“Fall is often synonymous with remodeling projects for many consumers that need to change their décor,” said Brad Williams, vice president of sales and marketing at Boa-Franc, in a statement. “It is a great opportunity to save big while enjoying the quality Mirage floors are known for.”

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