Painter in Zaandijk, close to the Zaanse Schans

Zaandijk lies on the west bank of the Zaan, with the Zaanse Schans on the opposite side, where windmills, warehouses and wooden houses from all over the region have been brought together. But even outside that museum site, Zaandijk is a living example of the Zaan building tradition. If you live here, there is a good chance your home has a history of its own.

Historic Zaandijk and its houses

Along the Zaan and in the old streets of Zaandijk you will find many wooden houses, small merchants' houses and former warehouses. They have wooden boards on the outside wall, ornate cornices and often a striking front door. The characteristic look of green and white is everywhere here, alternating with other traditional colours. Many of these buildings are closely tied to the history of Zaan trade and industry.

Homes like these are vulnerable. The timber moves with every change in the weather, old layers of paint can start to crack and a forgotten seam lets water in. Anyone painting here therefore has to look beyond the top coat. If you live in a listed building, there are often rules about colour; check this with the municipality of Zaanstad beforehand.

Oranje Kwast in Zaandijk

Our painter combines painting with repair. If a window frame or board is damaged, the rotten section is removed and repaired before any painting is done. He works with A-brand paints such as Sigma, Sikkens and Wijzonol and advises which system best suits your house. With wooden boards on the outside wall, he keeps to a fixed sequence: first repair and prime, and only then apply the covering coats.

• Complete exterior painting of window frames, wooden boards on the outside wall and trims
• Repair of wood rot in window frames and sills
• Front doors that shine again, see painting your front door
• Interior work on beamed ceilings, panelling and staircases

Getting started with your painting

With a historic house, a conversation on site is essential. Our painter takes the time to look at the woodwork and explains what he sees and what needs to be done first. That conversation is free and you are under no obligation. You will receive a reply to your enquiry within a day. For a listed building, he will also discuss which rules may apply.

For the rest of the Zaan region, take a look at painter in Zaandam. If you want to know how things work in the neighbouring village, read about Koog aan de Zaan.