"Very tidy work, everything neatly masked off and left broom-clean. The living room has turned out beautifully."
Listed buildings often have a front door with a rich profile: panels, mouldings and sometimes a fanlight. In this project, a classic, historic entrance like that was painted green, a colour that has traditionally been common on historic homes in Amsterdam and the rest of Noord-Holland.
With a listed building, painting is more than choosing a colour. The character of the building has to be preserved, and sometimes there are rules on colour and materials. What to watch for as the owner of such a building is explained under painting a listed building.
The result is an entrance that once again matches the grandeur of the building. Would you like to have a front door or window frames done up yourself? Take a look at the options under exterior painting or ask for advice without obligation. Our painter is happy to come and discuss the possibilities for your entrance.
The panels and mouldings of a classic door are precision work. Every edge and every profile is followed with the brush, so the shape of the door stays sharp and no paint builds up in the corners. It takes longer than a flat door, but you see the difference straight away.
Green is a classic choice for historic entrances. Which shade looks best depends on the brickwork, the window frames and the rest of the street. With listed buildings it pays to check in advance what the municipality allows. Sometimes a permit is even needed for a different colour.
An old solid wood door moves with the weather: it swells when damp and shrinks when dry. A good undercoat and a durable exterior gloss keep moisture out, so the wood does not crack or rot. That way the door stays beautiful for the next generation too.
"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."
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