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Exterior painting has two jobs: keeping your home looking good and protecting the wood. In Noord-Holland exterior woodwork has a lot to put up with. Rain driving sideways against the frames, wind across the IJ and the Zaan, and strong sun on the south side cause paint to shrink, crack and peel over time. Behind that lies the real problem: moisture quietly working its way into the wood. Towards the coast, in and around Haarlem, salty sea air adds to this and makes paint weather even faster.
Oranje Kwast paints window frames, windows, doors and woodwork such as fascia boards and bargeboards in Amsterdam, Zaandam and the rest of the region, repairing any wood rot that comes to light first. From a canal house with tall windows and mouldings to a family home with timber fascia boards in Purmerend, our painter first inspects the paintwork himself, points out spots where wood rot has already set in and tells you honestly what is needed now and what can wait a little longer.
You receive a detailed quote with no surprises afterwards. During the work the surroundings are carefully protected, and when the job is done you go over the result together. If you live in the city, also take a look at the points to watch for exterior painting in Amsterdam, where scaffolding, narrow pavements and historic details all play a part.
An exterior coat of paint is first and foremost a protective layer. As long as it is intact, the wood stays dry. As soon as hairline cracks appear or the paint starts to flake in the corners of a frame, rainwater can get in. Wood that keeps getting wet and struggles to dry out will rot. Anyone who waits too long therefore pays not only for painting but also for repairs. Painting on time is almost always the cheapest choice in the long run.
How often it is needed varies per building and even per side of the house. A frame facing south or west, fully exposed to sun and wind, wears faster than a sheltered rear wall. A rough rule of thumb and the signs to look out for are explained under how often exterior painting is needed.
A durable result outdoors calls for a fixed sequence. Every step adds to how long the paintwork lasts, including the steps you can no longer see afterwards.
With an Amsterdam canal house or a tall building in Haarlem, access becomes part of the job. Sometimes a ladder is enough, sometimes scaffolding or a cherry picker is needed, and in a narrow street a permit has to be arranged in advance. That too is included in the quote, so you know beforehand where you stand. In the Zaan region, with its many timber houses, wooden boards on the outside wall and fascia boards, wood rot is also more likely to turn up.
The front door is the calling card of your home. A classic green door at a historic entrance calls for a different approach than a modern grey door in high gloss, but in both cases every detail shows. Read more about having a front door painted and what to consider when choosing colour and sheen.
Outdoors, Oranje Kwast works with premium brands such as Sikkens, Sigma and Wijzonol, which are made for the Dutch climate. At Oranje Kwast a door with frame costs €150 and a window frame €153 each, excluding VAT; other exterior woodwork and wood rot repair are priced to measure after the free consultation. The minimum charge per job is €300 excluding VAT. More on how the price is built up can be found under what exterior painting costs; the final price is in the quote after the consultation.
"Very tidy work, everything neatly masked off and left broom-clean. The living room has turned out beautifully."
"Quick communication, a fixed price up front and the exterior paintwork looks great. Definitely recommended."
"Scheduled within a week and the result is crisper than I had hoped. The window frames look like new."
Frequently asked questions about painting window frames, windows, doors and woodwork in the Amsterdam and Zaandam area.
Painting outdoors works best in dry weather and at temperatures above roughly ten degrees, usually from spring into early autumn. Plan ahead, because those months fill up quickly.
Yes. Wood rot is expertly removed and repaired first, otherwise it simply carries on under the new paint. The quote states in advance where it is and what the repair involves.
Bare wood first gets an undercoat. That is usually followed by two coats of exterior gloss for good protection against moisture and UV light.
Yes, the window frames, windows and doors of listed buildings and canal houses are part of the work as well. Listed buildings sometimes come with rules on colour and materials, so check with your municipality beforehand what is allowed.
You can, but take the street into account, as well as any rules set by the municipality or the owners' association. Our painter is happy to help you choose a colour that suits your property.
Yes, exterior work by Oranje Kwast comes with a guarantee too. As a member of De Betere Schilder, the arrangements for this are laid down in registered terms of delivery.
Our painter visits without obligation to discuss your wishes. You receive a clear quote with no surprises afterwards.
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