The Early Days
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. During World War II, the first night raid on London destroyed the original 1932 factory and the business moved to its present location in Cricklewood, London. Rustins formulated its world famous Strypit paint remover in 1947 and was the first manufacturer of Danish Oil which remains a famous and popular product. Since then, Rustins has grown to become a leading manufacturer of wood finishes, speciality paints and performance household cleaners.
Product Range
Today, Rustins continues to research and develop core products in wood finishing, speciality paints and decorating using new materials and technologies whilst maintaining superlative customer service and dedication to quality. In addition to a range of traditional solvent based products, Rustins have a growing range of high-performance water-based coatings for wood and metal that are quick drying and have low VOCs.
Rustins brands include Briwax, Brummer, Oven Mate, Bonda, Hotspot and Big D and are available throughout Ireland from Excellence Ltd.
Indoor Wood Finishes
Rustins carry a wide range of indoor Quick Dry Clear and Coloured Varnishes in various colours and sizes. These are water-based, hard wearing coatings for all interior woodwork.
They are touch dry in 20 minutes and brushes can be cleaned in water. These are also low odour, toy and food safe. Their range of Polyurethane Clear and Coloured Varnishes come in a range of gloss, satin and matt finishes providing a tough and durable finish for all woodwork and cork.
Their coloured varnish comes in a range of seven attractive natural wood shades in gloss and satin, staining and varnishing in one operation.
Rustins Danish Oil is suitable for all types of wood and turned woodwork. It contains special ingredients giving it a low lustre finish. It’s an easy wipe on finish, which brings out the beauty of the timber and gives a natural, open grained, soft lustrous finish.
Outdoor Wood Finishes
Their extensive range of outdoor wood finishes includes quick drying Garden Paint that doesn’t require a primer (even on metal), contains wax and dries to a smooth satin finish. Rustins Quick Dry Outdoor Clear Varnish and Woodstain are water based, durable and come in a range of sizes and shades.
They’re touch dry in 30 mins and can be recoated in four hours. Rustins Yacht varnish is formulated with Tung Oil to give maximum protection and durability to marine and other external woodwork and is ideal for exterior doors and window frames.
