Rustins

Rustins formulate and manufacture the finest range of wood finishes and speciality paints from their factory in north London.

In 1924 Sidney Rustin opened his first shop in London's Shoreditch district where he sold wood finishing products to local residents and trades people. Sidney's father was a cabinetmaker and his mother funded the business venture with £50. During the second world war the first night raid destroyed the original 1932 factory and the business moved to its present location in Cricklewood, London. Ronn

ie Rustin, Sidney's son, took over the business and ran it until his death in 2008. He drove the growth of Rustins to be one of the best brands in the industry with a focus on wood finishing products, speciality paints and decorating sundries. Rustins products sell throughout the UK to home DIY enthusiasts and professionals who want quality and innovative products. Rustins also exports to more than 30 countries. Rustins formulated its Strypit paint remover in 1947 and demand remains high. Rustins was the first manufacturer of Danish Oil which remains a famous and popular product. In 2004 a fire from a nearby warehouse spread out of control and destroyed the Rustins warehouse and six other properties. Production ceased briefly while we rented a new warehouse. We built a new state-of-the-art warehouse adjacent to our manufacturing site. During this time the passion and commitment of our employees for Rustins shone through as we replenished stocks to service our customers. Today, Rustins continues its research and development efforts on its core markets of wood finishing, speciality paint and decorating. We continually bring to market product offerings with advances in environmentally aware products, more durable finishes and a wide range of products to meet our growing international customers' needs. We have a management team dedicated to innovative products and superlative customer service. Our employees continue the tradition of producing quality products to the exacting standards set by Ronnie Rustin.

30/04/2026

Ready to get your garden party-ready? ☀️ Whether you’re prepping for a birthday bash or just want to keep your wood looking fresh, the right protection makes all the difference.

In this video, is using Rustins Shed & Fence Clear to preserve the beautiful, natural look of these fences. It’s the perfect solution if you want to skip the paint but keep the protection! 🪵✨
Why Rustins Shed & Fence Clear?
Well, if you love the natural grain of your wood but want to prevent it from turning that "horrible grey old look," this is your go-to!

Keeping the original wood colour while adding a protective barrier. That is weather resistant, Guards against rain and UV damage.

Use a brush or roller for quick, even coverage.

Perfect for sheds, fences, and other garden wood structures.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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28/04/2026

Wait… why didn’t anyone tell you about this sooner??

Giving this table a second life with Rustins Liquid Gold, it’s literally magic in a bottle removing scratches, blemishes and dullness!

If you’re into DIY furniture flipping or want your woodwork looking revitalised, you simply must add Liquid Gold to your kit!

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27/04/2026

We think our products are the best, but don't just take our word for it! Here's a lovely review of Rustins Quick Dry outdoor clear varnish, with lots more reviews on our amazon and Ebay to check out too!

17/04/2026

Come and join us at Redmill Timber in Pickering for a two day open Event!

16/04/2026

Join us for the first of many, getting this garden looking fabulous this summer with the help of Rustins!

Today we tackled the shed and gave the shelving a new lease of life with Rustins Quick Dry Small Job paint in lilac!

15/04/2026

We're so excited to share that the Rustins team is at the NMBS exhibition today and tomorrow in Coventry!

Come and visit our stand to discover our latest products, chat with our amazing team, and to see how we can support your business needs as a supplier or as a DIYer!

We look forward to connecting with you!

14/04/2026

Take your projects to the next level with Rustins Quick Dry varnishes, offering fast, tough, and flawless finishes on wood, MDF, and Cork.

Purchase now at Rustins.ltd or from our trusted suppliers!

10/04/2026

Today we got to tour one of our trusty Rustins suppliers, in Stirling, Scotland!

If you're local to there, make sure to pop in and give them a visit! For all your hardware and paint needs, they have you covered!

01/04/2026

Rustins brand new MoodPaint is here!

The only house paint that changes colour to suit your mood and go with the vibe!

Feeling angry? Red it is!
Calm and content? Blue for you!
Existential dread? A lovely swirling black and red!

Because who needs a consistent wall colour when you can have one that's as moody as you are?

23/03/2026

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16/12/2025

Meet 'Lilac', our beautiful new addition to the Rustins Small Job paint range!!

Available in gloss and satin, this gorgeous shade is sure to turn heads!

What would you paint with this? Let us know below and we might make it a reality!

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