Painter in Haarlem-Noord: 1930s houses

Haarlem-Noord is a large district with many homes from the first half of the twentieth century. Around the Rijksstraatweg and in the surrounding neighbourhoods you will find streets full of 1930s houses, town houses and pre-war terraces, interspersed with post-war areas. For a painter, it is a district where the woodwork takes centre stage.

Bay windows, stained glass and timber window frames

The typical 1930s house has a bay window, a front door with a small window or stained glass, and timber window frames with refined mouldings. At the top there is often a dormer or a gable with woodwork. All that timber defines the look of the street, and it is vulnerable to moisture as soon as the paint layer is damaged. Stained glass and the thin glazing bars around the windows also call for a steady hand, because paint on the glass is the last thing you want here.

The bay windows in particular need attention: the sills and the joints with the brickwork catch a lot of rain. Inside, these homes often have panelled doors, a wooden staircase and ceilings with decorative mouldings, which are carefully protected or included when the house is painted. The old staircases often carry several coats of varnish that first need to be sanded down properly.

What Oranje Kwast does in Haarlem-Noord

• Exterior painting of bay windows, window frames and dormers
• Repair of damaged sills, see wood rot and window frame repair
• Varnishing panelled doors and staircases, see interior doors and stairs
• Colour advice that suits the 1930s style

Our painter also advises on the level of sheen. For woodwork in a 1930s house, many people choose satin for a calm look, while high gloss suits a classic front door well. Read more in high gloss, satin or matt.

Your quote in Haarlem-Noord

Our painter also comes to Haarlem for a free consultation at your home. After your request you will hear from him within 24 hours, and after the walk round you will receive a written quote within 48 hours. As a member of De Betere Schilder and Koninklijke OnderhoudNL, he works with registered terms and conditions and gives a guarantee. So you know in advance exactly where you stand. You can also call on him for a single bay window or front door.

Read more about the whole city on painter in Haarlem, or take a look at Heemstede for the villa districts to the south of the city.