For decades, ABATRON wood restoration products have been used by thousands of customers for innumerable projects. We’ve heard the stories and seen the pictures of restorations and repairs on everything from common household fixes to complex restorations on buildings predating the industrial revolution. Through Instagram, we’ve become acquainted with a talented craftsman who has shared […]

U-C Coatings, LLC in Buffalo, NY has acquired Color Putty in Monroe, WI to bring more solutions to the building products market. Color Putty® is the market leader in high quality putties used for filling nail holes or imperfections in wood paneling, furniture, and cabinetry. U-C Coatings provides premium products to address surface protection, beautification, […]

Nestled in the quiet suburbs of Warren, Ohio sits the Harriet Taylor Upton House. It’s one of the oldest surviving homes in its area, completed in 1840 by General Simon Perkins. The quaint little home was originally built in the Egyptian Revival style, later modified to Greek Revival, and over the decades has seen many […]

In the United States, slip and fall accidents account for over 8 million emergency room visits annually. By adding extra traction to otherwise slippery surfaces, ABATRON’s Tread Spread can help reduce the likelihood of an accident. Perfect for concrete, wood, metal, fiberglass, and more, Abatron’s Tread Spread epoxy coating exceeds OSHA and ADA recommendations for […]

October 26, 2021 Their name says it all!  For nearly 20 years, Thoughtful Craftsmen (formerly Community Building & Restoration) has offered a unique set of building and restoration services throughout the greater Milwaukee area.  They work almost exclusively on pre-WWII houses, striving to preserve and restore Milwaukee area homes using only the highest-quality materials and […]

September 9, 2021 – Bloomington, Illinois Perhaps the biggest advantage of serving the historic preservation market is the opportunity to visit the sites where Abatron products are specified and installed.  Earlier this month I had the opportunity to visit the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Illinois.  This exquisite example of Victorian architecture was built by […]

Abatron has teamed-up with Old House Journal by sponsoring historic preservation month. This thought-provoking webinar presented by OHJ demonstrates the capabilities of epoxies for common repairs to old homes. Watch this video to learn how to make lasting repairs while preserving the character and architectural features of your home. Click here or on the image […]

If you’re not familiar with Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, please allow us to introduce it.  It’s one of just eight parks in the country considered to be a National Historic Landmark, putting it in the company of parks including Central Park in NYC, Balboa Park in San Diego, and the Boston Commons.  It […]

Bruce Niemi has been creating art his entire life and is a second-generation sculptor.  He remembers watching his dad work with a welding torch as early as age 5, and by age 12 he began learning the trade himself.  His catalog of work includes 56 permanent displays throughout the United States and Europe. Niemi’s sculptures […]

For over forty years LiquidWood® and WoodEpox® have produced wood repairs that exceed customer expectations.  Due to their incredible record of performance, ease-of-use, and predictable results, professionals and homeowners alike rely on Abatron’s epoxies when the stakes are high. Up until now, one of the biggest limitations of LiquidWood and WoodEpox is the restriction imposed […]

Decades of producing high performance wood repair epoxies have put Abatron in touch with countless customers restoring wood windows.  We’ve heard thousands of stories of window repairs being made on historic homes and buildings dating back to the late 1700’s.  We were recently introduced to a niche within our niche; an element designed to protect those windows […]

Concrete is a ubiquitous building material known worldwide for its durability and success as a pedestrian surface. But what happens when years of use and exposure to the elements cause concrete to eventually fail? Businesses and homeowners have seen the dangers that cracked, missing, or uneven concrete can produce, and the liability that can follow. […]