Door Painting Cost: 2026 Interior and Exterior Price Guide for the Netherlands

The phrase can mean one side or both sides. It may include the top, bottom and latch edge. It may also exclude the door frame, architrave and threshold.

Ask the painter to list every painted face and edge. The quote should also say if the door stays hanging or is removed. This avoids a false comparison between prices.

One side of a plain interior door may cost €75 to €125. Both sides may cost €120 to €220 when the paint is firm and the colour change is small.

A full system can cost €200 to €350 per door. This may include more sanding, primer and two coats on both sides. Panelled doors, glass and damaged surfaces cost more.

For a complete room or home project, use the interior painting cost guide. It keeps wall and ceiling prices separate from door work.

An exterior or front door often costs €120 to €200 per side for a normal repaint. The door needs an exterior paint system. Sun, rain and old paint can add preparation. This is why the cost of painting exterior doors is usually higher than a simple interior repaint.

A full strip, primer and two finish coats can reach €250 to €400 per side. A door with many panels, windows or poor lower edges can cost more. Wider outdoor work belongs in the exterior painting cost guide.

The frame adds edges, corners and cutting-in. An interior door and frame may cost €175 to €325 with normal preparation. An exterior set may cost €250 to €500.

Ask whether the architrave, threshold and room side of the frame are included. A front door quote may cover only the weather side. Window frames have a different scope and are covered in the window frame painting cost guide.

Public prices often use different units. Some show one side. Others show a full door, a door and frame, or several doors in one project. Materials and VAT may also be treated differently.

Use the ranges for an early budget. Compare written quotes with the same sides, preparation and coats. That is more reliable than a foreign door painting cost calculator.

One door has travel and setup costs. Several doors can share those costs. This often reduces the average price per door.

Count the front and back as separate sides. Also count the top, bottom and edges if they need paint. The painter should confirm the full door surface before pricing.

A smooth flush door is quicker to sand and roll. A panel door needs careful brush work around mouldings. Glass panels need masking and clean edges.

Decorative details can double the cutting-in time. Letter slots, door knockers and security fittings may also need removal or masking.

Sound paint may only need cleaning and light sanding. Cracked, peeling or thick old layers need more work. Loose paint must be removed before a new coat is added.

A heavy build-up can stop a door from closing well. The painter may need to strip some areas. Ask whether stripping is included or priced by the hour.

Small stable dents can often be filled during preparation. Split panels, swollen edges and loose joints are different. They may need a carpenter before painting starts.

Exterior doors often fail first near the bottom edge or threshold. Moisture damage should be checked before it is covered. Paint cannot restore weak timber.

Wooden doors can be sanded, primed and painted. Bare wood and repairs need a matching primer. Resin, knots or stains may need extra treatment.

MDF is smooth but damaged edges can absorb paint. Veneer may be thin, so aggressive sanding can cause harm. The provider should identify the surface before work starts.

Metal and uPVC need careful cleaning and a suitable adhesion system. Rust, bare metal or a failed factory coating adds preparation. These jobs may use a specialist primer.

Check the product and door terms before a colour change. Painting may affect a product guarantee. A specialist may spray the surface, but the masking and setup can make one door expensive.

A similar colour may need fewer coats. A dark-to-light change can need primer or another finish coat. Strong reds, yellows and very dark shades can also need extra coverage. More layers of paint increase the labour and drying stages.

High-gloss paint shows surface defects. Satin is less reflective, but the preparation still matters. Ask for the colour code and sheen in writing.

The type of paint affects the material costs and preparation. Interior and exterior doors need products suited to their location and surface. The paint you choose should also match the primer.

A premium paint or high-quality paint can cost more per tin. Yet product price alone does not prove that it suits the paint job. Ask which kind of paint, paint and primer system, and finish coat are included.

Latex paint is mainly associated with walls and ceilings. Do not assume it is the right door coating. The provider should name a product made for the type of door and expected use.

Painting a hanging door can be efficient. Removing it gives better access to the edges. It also needs space, supports and refitting time.

Handles, locks, closers and seals may need removal. Ask who does this work. Specialist access control and multi-point locks should not be altered without agreement.

Interior doors need space to open or lie flat. A busy home can slow the work. Exterior doors must remain secure while paint dries.

The painter may divide a front door job over more than one visit. Product drying times and weather affect the plan. They do not create one guaranteed completion time.

Detailed door painting is often priced at €40 to €60 per hour. An hourly rate can suit one damaged door or uncertain stripping work.

Ask for an estimate of the hours. Check whether travel, paint and small materials are included. A minimum charge may apply to a short job.

A per-side price is clear when doors differ. It separates one visible face from a complete two-sided job. Exterior maintenance prices are also often shown per side.

The quote must name the edges, panels and preparation. One coat over firm paint is not the same as stripping, priming and applying two coats.

A per-door rate works well for similar interior doors. Confirm whether it means both sides. Ask if the frame and architrave are separate.

The cost per door may fall in a larger batch. Yet a panelled or glazed door should not be priced like a flat one.

A fixed price can suit four, six or ten doors. It should list each door, side and frame. It should also state the paint, preparation, coats and hardware work.

Hidden damage may still lead to added work. The painter should show the issue and agree on the extra cost before continuing.

Door costs are often calculated per item or per job. A price per square metre is less useful because panels, edges and hardware add time without adding much area.

The actual costs depend on the condition of the surface. Preparation work, paint types, coats of paint and material costs all affect the overall cost. A professional painter and decorator should explain the cost for painting in the written quote.

A guide price is not always a fixed sum. Ask how added work will be approved. Keep changes in writing.

For example, four interior doors at €120 to €220 each give a rough range of €480 to €880. A combined project can be quoted near €500 to €900 after scope and setup are assessed. This remains a budget, not an offer.

One side may cost €75 to €125. Both sides may cost €120 to €220 with normal preparation.

A minimum charge can raise the total for one door. The cost may be lower per door when the work is part of a larger interior project.

Four simple doors may cost €500 to €900 for both sides. This assumes similar doors, one colour and fair paint.

Deep dents, strong colour changes or many panels can raise the price. Door frames should be a separate line.

Six doors may cost €750 to €1,300 for both sides. Shared setup helps control the average labour cost.

A full preparation system on damaged doors can exceed this range. Ask how many coats and how much filling are included.

Four doors with their frames may cost €700 to €1,300. Six sets may cost €1,000 to €1,900. These are broad examples because frame sizes vary.

List the architraves and thresholds. A quote for a door and frame should not hide which parts are painted.

A normal repaint on one exterior side may cost €120 to €200. A full paint system may cost €250 to €400 per side.

The frame, threshold, letterbox and other fittings can add time. Damage at the lower edge is often priced separately.

A front door and frame may cost €250 to €500 for an accessible set with normal preparation. Full stripping or timber repair can push the cost higher.

Ask which sides are included. The inside face may use a different product or colour.

Spraying can give a smooth coat on several prepared doors. It also needs transport, masking or a controlled work area. A one-door spray job may not be economical.

Do not compare a spray price with brush painting until the same preparation is listed. Spraying does not remove the need for cleaning, sanding and primer.

Garage door painting is outside this guide's normal scope. A garage door has a much larger surface and may be metal, wood or coated panels. Its tracks and moving parts also need protection.

Ask for a separate garage door price. Do not multiply a standard per-door rate by the size of the garage opening.

DIY can suit one flat door in good condition. You still need cleaner, filler, sandpaper, primer, paint, brushes or rollers and protection. Hardware removal also takes care.

Hire a professional painter for heavy stripping, damaged wood, metal, uPVC, complex panels or a front door that must stay secure. Compare the value of your time and the risk of correction work.

Preparation creates a firm base. The door should be clean, dry and free of loose paint. Bare areas and filler may need primer.

Primer is not always needed over sound old paint. A large colour change or difficult surface can still need a full base coat. Ask for the agreed system.

Good sanding helps paint adhesion. It also removes small raised edges between old paint and bare spots. Cracks and holes should be stable before they are filled.

The quote should name the product type or an equal quality level. It should state the colour, sheen and number of coats. It should also say who buys the materials.

Interior and exterior products have different duties. A front door needs a product suited to outdoor exposure. Metal and uPVC need surface-specific systems.

The top and side edges may be included. The bottom edge is harder to reach and may need door removal. Panel grooves need extra brush work.

Door frames and architraves are separate surfaces. Make sure they appear in the quote when required.

Simple handles may be removed or masked. Locks, closers, hinges, seals and electronic hardware need more care. Ask who removes and refits each item.

Paint should not block hinges, locks or seals. The door must open and close after the coating has cured enough for use.

One simple door may need a few work hours. Drying can spread the job across two visits. Several doors may take a few days when both sides need coating.

Inspect the dry paint under normal light. Check coverage, edges and operation. Written aftercare should follow the provider's terms.

Painting is useful when the door is sound. It cannot correct a warped slab, failed joints or deep rot. A damaged exterior door may need repair or replacement.

Compare the repair life and full cost. Door replacement is a different intent and service. Keep it outside a door painting quote unless it is clearly listed.

Small filler work may be part of preparation. New timber inserts, a replacement threshold or panel repair are carpentry tasks. They can also receive a different VAT treatment.

Ask for repair and painting as separate prices. This makes added work easier to approve.

Painting around glass and fittings is normal. Replacing them is not. Structural sealant, glazing beads and multi-point locks can need other specialists.

Mention broken glass, failed seals and stiff locks before the quote. The painter can then define the boundary.

This guide covers existing doors and optional door frames. It does not price a complete home interior, façade, staircase or all window frames.

Use the painter cost guide for broad rates. Use the dedicated child guides for larger interior, exterior and window frame projects.

Several doors in one visit can lower the cost per unit. Travel, tools and paint setup are shared.

Ask for a price for the doors alone. Then request the frames as an optional line. This shows the real saving.

One colour across several doors reduces setup and leftover paint. A similar new colour may also need fewer coats.

Choose the colour code before the start. A late change can add material and labour.

Remove loose items near the door. Give the painter room for supports and drying. Keep children and pets away from wet paint.

Do not remove a lock or heavy door unless it was agreed. Poor refitting can create safety and closing problems.

Send one full photo of each side. Add close-ups of peeling paint, dents, panels, glass and the lower edge. Include the frame when it needs paint.

Photos help with an early cost estimate. They may not show hidden moisture or weak joints.

Moving furniture and cleaning access can reduce paid time. Sanding or filling should only be done by the homeowner when the painter agrees.

Poor DIY preparation can add correction work. Keep the responsibility clear in writing.

Compare the door count, sides, edges, frames, primer and coats. Also check hardware, materials, VAT and cleanup.

ACM ConsuWijzer's quote checklist advises consumers to compare the work, total price and terms. Put the key agreements in writing.

City work may include paid parking or loading limits. Upper floors and narrow stairs can slow door removal. A local painter may reduce travel, but this does not always give the lowest total. Rural areas may have less parking cost but more travel.

Ask for parking, call-out and travel as separate lines. These costs and surcharges increase the total costs. Compare the total including VAT.

One door can be too small for a simple unit rate. A painter may apply a minimum charge for travel, setup and cleanup.

Ask for the full project total. Combining doors or adding agreed interior woodwork can spread the fixed costs.

The Dutch Tax Administration states that 9% VAT can apply to painting a home that is more than two years old. This can include the used paint, preparation and pre-treatment. Lacquering, varnishing and staining can also fall under the painting rate.

Check the current rules on the Belastingdienst painting VAT page. Ask the painter to show the VAT rate on the quote and invoice.

The reduced rate does not cover every task near a door. The official list places replacement timber parts, new doors, new frames, glazing and structural sealant under 21% VAT.

Separate repair, replacement, glass and paint on the quote. SkilledContractors does not decide the tax rate. The provider must apply the correct rule.

The Dutch government maintenance overview lists interior wood painting as a tenant task and exterior painting as a landlord task in many rental situations. The lease, handover condition and cause of damage still matter.

Check the Rijksoverheid maintenance overview. Contact the landlord before changing an exterior colour or ordering major repair. This guide is not legal advice.

These ranges were checked in August 2026. We reviewed Dutch maintenance prices, current service guides, search data and official VAT rules. We then grouped similar scopes into clear budget bands.

The ranges are not a national price list. Use fresh written quotes for the final decision.