"Very tidy work, everything neatly masked off and left broom-clean. The living room has turned out beautifully."
At this property in Amsterdam-Noord, the exterior woodwork was due for a thorough overhaul. It covered the timber weatherboards on the outside wall, the fascia boards and the back door. The green paintwork had weathered, and the brief was not just a fresh colour, but above all getting the woodwork healthy and protected again. In Noord, with the wind across the IJ and open countryside close by, woodwork is heavily exposed to rain and weather, and over time that shows in the paintwork.
Before any painting could start, the wood rot had to be dealt with. The woodwork was then primed and finished with two coats of Sikkens exterior gloss, a premium brand made for the Dutch climate. The weathered green made way for a crisp taupe. Read more about this way of working under exterior painting.
The result: as good as new. The weatherboards, fascia boards and back door look crisp again and the wood once more has a closed protective layer. Want to know when your own woodwork is due? Read how often to have exterior painting done and what you can keep an eye on yourself.
Painting over wood rot is pointless: the rot simply carries on under the new paint. That is why a job like this starts by tracking down and repairing affected areas in the weatherboards, fascia boards and door, so that only sound wood remains before the first coat of paint goes on.
Repaired and bare wood is given an undercoat. This layer makes sure the gloss adheres well and that the wood does not absorb moisture unevenly. It is work you no longer see later, but it does determine how long the paintwork stays looking good. Especially with weathered woodwork, this is the step that must never be rushed.
The finish consists of two coats of Sikkens exterior gloss. Together they form a thicker, closed film that resists UV light and moisture better than a single coat. That way the woodwork will look good for a long time again, even on the side that catches the most rain.
"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."
A no-obligation tailored quote in just a few clicks. You finish on the quote page, where everything is already filled in.
BeforeAfter
Our painter visits without obligation to discuss your wishes. You receive a clear quote with no surprises afterwards.
Request a free quote Call 06-18923233