Painter in Amsterdam

Painter Amsterdam: compare quotes from €35 per hour

A painter in Amsterdam costs €35–€55 per hour. Walls cost €7–€14.50 per m², exterior painting €20–€45 per m². Post your job for free and compare quotes from painters and painting companies nearby.

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What does a painter in Amsterdam do? Price, timing and preparation

In Amsterdam, a professional painting company does interior and exterior painting, inside and out: walls, ceilings, window frames, doors and stairs. Homeowners, tenants and businesses use it to freshen up a home or office. Good work starts with the preparation: sanding, filling, sealing and priming. Then come two coats of quality paint. That preparation decides how long the result lasts.

You describe your job once, in English, and get free quotes. Painters from the area can reply. You compare price, approach and timing, and you choose. New to the Netherlands? Say in your request that you prefer a painter who speaks English.

Price
€35–€55 per hour, €280–€440 per day. Walls €7–€14.50 per m², ceilings €9–€15 per m², exterior €20–€45 per m², a window frame €80–€150 each. Excluding VAT and paint.
VAT
9% for a home older than two years, 21% for new builds and business premises.
Duration
Painting one room usually takes one to two days, including drying time. The exterior of a terraced house takes one to two weeks, depending on the weather.
Best time
Exterior work from April to September. Interior work all year.
Request
Posting a job is free. Quotes come without obligation.

Local

Painting in Amsterdam: canal houses, steep stairs and VvEs

The canal ring, the Jordaan and the old centre are full of narrow, centuries-old houses with wooden frames, sash windows, shutters and steep stairs. That woodwork needs regular care, and scaffolding on a narrow street takes planning. Much of the centre is a protected townscape. Check in the national monument register whether your home is a listed building. Want a new exterior colour? Run the permit check in the Omgevingsloket first, or ask the City of Amsterdam.

De Pijp, Oud-West and Oost have many upstairs flats from around 1900, with high ceilings and mouldings. Amsterdam-Zuid has the brickwork and typical windows of the Amsterdam School. Nieuw-West, Noord and IJburg have more flats and new builds with uPVC frames, so the work there is mostly inside: walls, ceilings and doors.

Live in a flat? The owners’ association (VvE) arranges the exterior and the stairwell. Renting from a housing association? Ask for permission before exterior work. Parking is paid almost everywhere in Amsterdam, so agree up front who pays for the painter’s van. Many expats live in Amsterdam: post your job in English and say if you prefer a painter who speaks English.

For a canal house or listed building, choose a painter with restoration experience. Check the company in the KvK business register and ask whether it has liability insurance, so damage to your home or the neighbours’ is covered.

Choose your painting job

What painting work do you need in Amsterdam?

Choose the work. The form then only asks the questions that fit that job.

What is included

How does a good painting job work, and what do you agree separately?

Every job starts with preparation: covering, sanding and priming. A clear quote names that preparation, the number of coats and the paint. Anything not on the list, you agree up front.

Part of the painting job

  • Masking and covering floors, furniture and windows
  • Preparation: sanding, filling holes, sealing and priming
  • Two coats of wall paint, gloss or stain
  • Wood rot repair before a frame is painted
  • Cleaning up and a final check with you

Agree separately

  • Plastering and new walls: that is a plasterer’s job
  • Scaffolding or a cherry picker for high facades, unless the quote includes it
  • New frames, doors or glass
  • Colour advice at home: ask whether the painter offers it

What would you like painted?

Next, choose when and where the job is.

Continue with the full request

How it works

Hiring a painter in Amsterdam: free quotes in 3 steps

Post your job in a few minutes. Then compare quotes from painters in and around Amsterdam.

  1. 01

    Describe your job

    What needs painting, inside or outside, how many m² or window frames, and when. Photos help the painter price it well.

  2. 02

    Compare quotes

    Painters from the area can reply with their price and schedule. Compare line by line: preparation, coats, paint and VAT.

  3. 03

    Choose and plan

    Pick your painter and put the price, the start date and the guarantee in writing. Walk through everything together at handover.

Costs

How much does a painter cost in Amsterdam?

A painter costs €35–€55 per hour, or €280–€440 per day for a full working day. For bigger jobs a painter usually prices per m² or per item.

Cost guide

Prices per job

Walls cost €7–€14.50 per m² and a ceiling €9–€15 per m². Exterior painting costs €20–€45 per m² and a window frame €80–€150 each. So 100 m² of wall costs €700–€1,450. A fixed price for the whole job gives you certainty up front.

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What decides the price?

  • The m² of wall or ceiling, or the number of frames and doors
  • The state of the surface: cracks, old layers or wood rot
  • Inside or outside, and the height: scaffolding costs extra
  • The paint: good gloss or wall paint costs more but lasts longer
  • The painter’s hourly rate and how many hours the job takes
  • VAT: 9% for a home older than two years

Guide prices: excluding VAT and paint; every painter quotes their own price.

Tips for choosing

How to choose a good painter in Amsterdam

Choose a painter who looks at the job first, explains the preparation and puts one fixed price in writing.

  1. Check that the company is in the KvK register

  2. Ask for a quote with preparation, coats, paint brand and VAT listed

  3. Ask for photos of similar work on the same kind of house

  4. Put the guarantee and the schedule in writing

Watch out for

  • A total price before anyone has seen the job
  • No word about sanding, primer or wood rot
  • Paying cash up front without an invoice

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about hiring a painter in Amsterdam

Short answers to what customers ask before they hire a painter.

What does a painter charge per hour and per m²?

A painter charges €35–€55 per hour, excluding VAT and paint. Walls cost €7–€14.50 per m², a ceiling €9–€15 per m² and exterior work €20–€45 per m². Always ask for a fixed price for the whole job.

How much does it cost to paint 100 m² of wall?

Painting 100 m² of wall costs €700–€1,450, excluding VAT and paint. A ceiling costs a little more: €9–€15 per m². Note that a 100 m² home has far more than 100 m² of wall, so measure the walls that will actually be painted.

Do I pay 9% or 21% VAT on painting?

For a home older than two years you pay 9% VAT on the painting work, including the paint the painter uses. New builds and business premises pay 21%. That is the rule of the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst). Check the rate on your quote.

When is the best time for exterior painting?

Exterior painting works best from April to September, in dry weather and at 10 °C or more. Interior painting can be done all year. In winter, interior work is often easy to schedule, and some painters offer a winter discount. Book exterior work well ahead: painters fill up first in spring.

How often should window frames be painted?

Wooden frames usually need a new coat every six to eight years. On the sunny side and near the sea it goes faster. If you see flaking, cracks or soft wood, have someone look sooner to prevent wood rot.

Can a painter help with damp, mould or water damage?

Yes. A painter cleans mould off walls and ceilings and repaints the spot with a paint that resists moisture. If the damp comes from a leak or rising damp, have the cause fixed first, or the stain will come back.

Can I find an English-speaking painter in Amsterdam?

Yes. Post your job in English and write in your request that you prefer a painter who speaks English. Painters who can work in English can reply, and you choose who to go ahead with.

What is the difference between an interior and an exterior painter?

An interior painter works on walls, ceilings, doors and stairs inside, with paint that dries fast and smells little. An exterior painter works on window frames, doors, fascias and facades, with paint that stands up to rain, sun and wind. Many painters do both. Say in your request whether it is inside, outside or both.

Can I have my home painted in a sustainable way?

Yes. Ask for water-based paint: it contains fewer solvents and smells less. Good preparation and good-quality paint also make the work last longer, so you need to repaint less often.

Which certifications does a good painter have?

No certification is required. At least check the KvK registration, liability insurance and photos of earlier work. Many painting companies are members of OnderhoudNL, the Dutch trade association for painters. For listed buildings there is a separate recognition for restoration painters.

Is posting a job free?

Yes. You post your painting job for free and without obligation. Painters from the area can reply with a quote, and you decide who to go ahead with.

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