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. This family run and owned business has become synonymous with one of the best brands in the industry with a focus on wood finishing products, speciality paints and decorating sundries. 

Rustins formulated the Strypit paint remover in 1947 and demands remain high, they were also the first manufacturer of Danish Oil which remains a famous and popular product.