I would just like to say a quick thank you for those clients that have left a Google review. It is always appreciated, it not only helps me, but also potential clients when choosing a decorator. So, thank you.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Graham Kaufman 
 
24 March 2024
 
 
  
Very pleased with they way Adrian decorated our lounge  to such a high standard,have no hesitation in recommending.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mrs Frakey 
 
24 January 2024
 
 
  
Adrian has done a fabulous job for us.  So pleased - works really hard, is a lovely chap, place has been left absolutely immaculate - cannot recommend him highly enough.  Will be asking him back to do more later this year.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Laura Revell 
 
15 January 2024
 
 
  
We can’t recommend Adrian highly enough. We were working to a tight deadline and added quite a few bits and pieces to the original job as we went along. Adrian accommodated all of our requests and finished the job earlier than expected. We are very happy with the end result, our house looks lovely!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 David Shearing 
 
30 October 2023
 
 
  
Adrian has carried out 3 painting projects for us over the last 3 years.
Lobby.
Exterior of bungalow.
Kitchen, Hallway, Sitting Room and Bedroom.
He has always maintained good contact leading up to each job. He works quietly and efficiently. He leaves no mess whatsoever.
His painting is of a high standard. We would highly recommend Adrian and would not hesitate to use him again.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Gill 
 
24 September 2023
 
 
  
Adrian has done several jobs for us in recent years both inside and outside the house. He is reliable, hard working and always leaves things clean and tidy. We have been very pleased with everything that he has done for us and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others. Just keep him well supplied with cups of tea!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Deborah Kemp 
 
10 July 2023
 
 
  
Have used Adrian's services since 2017. He has just finished repainting the inside of my house. Adrian is an excellent painter, up to my standards, always on time, leaves the room clean and tidy at end of the day. Just keep him in copious amounts of tea, and he is happy. His work is wonderful
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 6 reviews 
 
  
 
 

Painting And Decorating in and around Southend For 30 Years

March 2023 sees the 30^th year of my decorating career. It was thirty years ago this month that I first picked up my paint brushes and rollers and started painting and decorating. I have worked in a few places around the UK during this time, but I prefer to stay close to home, here in Southend on Sea and the surrounding areas.

Over the past 30 years of painting and decorating I have seen a lot of changes, not only in the painting industry but the economy also, as we all worry about the current living costs here in the UK, and further afield the war in Ukraine. And of course how the pandemic, Covid-19, changed many things for us, including work practises and day to day living. We have all had uncertain and hard times, but I’m still here and ready to decorate your property. So if you would like some work done, contact me for an estimate.

I have undertaken commercial work as well as residential work in my career and painted properties from warehouses to high street shops, to mansion houses, but most commonly I decorate residential properties, just like yours.

Styles and fashions continually change, and over the past 30 years there has been styles come and go, and come around again. Colours change as fashion does, and if you want to know the colours for 2023 have a look at my colour trends for 2023 post .

Painting And Decorating Website And Blog

Over the past eighteen years or so my website has had many designs, and my blog has grown and grown with many posts explaining how to decorate, how things are done and product reviews, with now in excess of 120 posts.

I also created and written the code for four materials calculators, a wallpaper calculator, a ceiling paper calculator, a tile calculator and a paint calculator, these have proved to be very popular with lots of hits per day with people working out their materials. These are used not only by DIYer’s but tradesmen also.

I enjoy writing blog post’s, although I don’t blog as much as I did for several reasons, but I like helping people who want to do painting and decorating or DIY jobs around the house but are not sure how to go about it. I find this very rewarding.

New Media

I continue to use social media, you can find me on Facebook, I also have a LinkedIn page, also a YouTube channel.

I can’t believe it has been 30 years, I would like to thank my past, present and future clients for their custom and continued support.

Review of Arroworthy Decorating Products

I was recently sent a box of Arroworthy Decorating Products from Coleman Bros Ltd, I always like receiving surprise boxes in the post! I had been chosen from twitter to try out some of the Arroworthy products. Coleman Bros Ltd are launching these products at this years National Painting and Decorating show in Coventry and they wanted some feedback from professional decorators.

I was more than happy to try these new products, I like trying new products out. So here is my review.

My Review of Arroworthy Decorating Products

I was sent the following products,

• ArroWorthy PolyMicro roller Sleeve
• ArroWorthy Microfiber Roller Sleeve
• ArroWorthy Glossdel Plus White Lintless Roller Sleeve
• Arroworthy Barracuda Microfibre Jumbo 4″ Mini Roller & Frame Set
• Arroworthy Barracuda 4″ Mini Roller Frame
• Arroworthy Finultra 1.5″ Straight Cut Standard Handle
• Arroworthy Barracuda 9″ Roller Frame

All the roller Sleeves performed well, with no shedding, they held a good amount of paint whilst leaving a smooth surface. They also cleaned out well. I used the Finultra brush on new wood, to prime and undercoat using a water based paints. It had good paint pick up due to its long filament and was stiff enough thus ideal for cutting in.

The Barracuda 9″ roller frame was a 1.75″ not a 1.5″, so UK standard not US so would fit my existing sleeves, it felt good and strong and has a cageless design, the bit I really liked was the metal spring which holds the roller sleeves on tight, so no slipping as you often get as the sleeves and frames get worn.
The Barracuda 4″ roller frame and sleeve has the exact same design, so a real plus.

Over all I was impressed with all of the products I tried from Arroworthy, so thanks to Coleman Bros Ltd for sending them to try, I shall certainly be using them and if over a long period of use they still hold up well I shall consider buying more Arroworthy products from Coleman Bros.

All images are copyright Adrian Rayfield. Click on images below for larger image.