Painter in Elsrijk, Amstelveen: post-war homes

Elsrijk is one of the post-war neighbourhoods of Amstelveen, close to the town centre. It was built during the period of growth after the Second World War, with spacious streets, plenty of greenery and a mix of terraced houses, walk-up flats and other apartments. Many of these homes have been repainted several times by now, and you can often see that in the window frames and stairwells.

Post-war building and what it means for you

Homes from the years after the war were often built in large numbers and to standard designs. That is why you see streets in Elsrijk with the same window frames, the same front doors and the same layout on the street side. In walk-up flats, residents share a stairwell, and the outside window frames are often a matter for the whole owners' association (VvE). If you want your home painted, check first whether your VvE has any agreements about colours.

After several decades, that woodwork often carries many layers of paint, sometimes from older systems that do not combine well with modern paint. Thorough preparation is then essential. Indoors, ceilings and walls have often been painted over before, so they need extra attention to get a crisp, smooth finish.

How Oranje Kwast works in Elsrijk

Our painter tailors his work to the type of home and to who the client is: a resident who is doing up their own apartment, or a VvE that wants the whole stairwell painted.

• Painting for an owners' association, including a quote for the meeting
• A refreshed stairwell that looks welcoming again
• Window frames and roof edges given a fresh coat of gloss
• Walls and ceilings in your own home, sprayed or rolled

For the shared areas, he agrees working hours that suit all residents, so the stairs stay usable throughout.

Practical points for residents and owners' associations

For a VvE, it helps if one contact person makes the request. Our painter replies within 24 hours and arranges a free consultation and a walk round the stairwell, the entrance and the window frames of the block. The quote that follows is detailed, so that every owner knows exactly where they stand.

Read more on painter in Amstelveen, or take a look at the village of Bovenkerk if you live in the countryside around the town.