Latex spraying Oude Pijp means working in a neighbourhood where almost 24,000 people live per square kilometre, exactly 23,741 according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS, 2024). That calls for a latex sprayer who takes narrow stairwells, neighbours and little space for loading into account. We come from Haarlem, about 17 kilometres as the crow flies. We spray walls and ceilings from €7.95 per m2, in two coats and after hand sanding and filling. You get a free on-site visit and then a quote with the exact price, so you know everything in advance.
The density of the Oude Pijp and what it means for spray work
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS, 2024), 15,035 people live in the Oude Pijp in 9,662 homes, spread over 10,065 households. With 23,741 residents per km2, density is almost five times as high as in Amsterdam as a whole (4,950). The CBS names areas here such as the Frans Halsbuurt, the Gerard Doubuurt and the Sarphatiparkbuurt.
Of the homes, 99 per cent are multi-family and 1 per cent single-family. The split between rented and owner-occupied is 75 per cent rented and 25 per cent owner-occupied, against 70 per cent and 30 per cent in the municipality. The average WOZ value (the municipal property valuation) is €523,000, slightly above the municipal average of €498,000.
Practically all homes are older than 10 years: 99 per cent. Only 1 per cent is newer.
For a spray job that density is mainly a logistical challenge. Many buildings share a stairwell, street space is scarce and neighbours hear everything. That is no reason not to spray, but it is a reason to prepare the work well and communicate. At the on-site visit we discuss how the materials get upstairs and how long the work takes.
A small calculation from the CBS figures: 15,035 residents across 10,065 households is on average almost one and a half people per household. Many homes are therefore lived in by one or two people, often in apartments of modest size. The total surface per home is then limited and the job short, as long as the preparation is good.
Homes in Oude Pijp in figures
| Feature | Oude Pijp |
|---|---|
| Residents | 15,035 |
| Households | 10,065 |
| Homes | 9,662 |
| Average WOZ value (property valuation) | €523,000 |
| Single-family houses | 1% |
| Apartments | 99% |
| Owner-occupied | 25% |
| Rented | 75% |
| Built in the last 10 years | 1% |
Narrow stairwells and many tenants: the practice of a latex sprayer
In a neighbourhood with so many apartments, a staircase is often steep and narrow. That is a point of attention for transporting buckets, the machine and masking material. So we bring only what is needed and carry it up in several trips, without damaging the walls of the stairwell.
Because 75 per cent of homes are rented, we receive many enquiries around a change of tenant or a renovation. Spraying suits that well, because an empty home is quickest: there is no furniture to work around. In our practice a room of 12 to 20 m2 is sprayed in 30 to 60 minutes per coat. Masking takes the most time.
As a tenant, make sure you have the landlord's permission. As a landlord, you can let us build the planning around the key handover. Do you have several homes? Then we plan them one after another. You can read more general explanation under how latex spraying works.
Do you want to have a go yourself with a spray machine? On renting an airless sprayer you can read what to look out for.
Latex spraying prices in Oude Pijp
| Package | From per m2 | Latex |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | €7.95 | standard latex, scrub class 3 |
| Medium | €9.95 | medium latex, scrub class 2 |
| High | €11.95 | high-end latex, scrub class 1 |
Every package includes: advice on site, checking the surface, masking windows and frames, small repairs, hand sanding of walls and ceilings, sealing all inside corners, spraying latex in 2 coats, cleaning up, handover.
Example for Oude Pijp: living room of 6 x 5 metres
Based on 30 m2 ceiling and 57.2 m2 walls (ceiling height 2.6 m), 87.2 m2 in total, without deducting windows and doors. This is an estimate based on the from-prices; the quote after the visit is binding.
| Package | Calculation | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 87.2 m2 x €7.95 | €693.24 |
| Medium | 87.2 m2 x €9.95 | €867.64 |
| High | 87.2 m2 x €11.95 | €1,042.04 |
The cost of latex spraying per m2 in the Oude Pijp
The starting prices per m2: Basic €7.95, Medium €9.95 and High €11.95. Here is a worked example for 60 m2 of walls and ceilings, a typical surface for a two-room apartment:
| Package | Per m2 from | 60 m2 from |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | €7.95 | €477 |
| Medium | €9.95 | €597 |
| High | €11.95 | €717 |
These amounts are starting prices for light colours and one colour per quote. The exact price is always in your quote. You will find a thorough explanation at spray painting prices.
Is the budget tight? Choose Basic for bedrooms and use Medium or High for the hall and living room. That keeps costs under control. You can also have one room done at a time if you stay in the home. One advantage of working room by room is that you can keep using the rest of your home, and one drawback is that the masking has to be done several times.
Ceilings in older homes sometimes have yellowed patches. A full coat of latex evens that out. For more on this kind of refresh, see having your house painted white.
Where Oude Pijp is in our service area
How we work in Oude Pijp
- Free visit on site: we look at walls, ceilings and the surface and measure the m2.
- A clear quote with the package, the m2 and the planning.
- Masking and covering: floors, windows, frames, sockets and furniture.
- Preparation: hand sanding, small repairs and sealing inside corners.
- Spraying two coats of latex with an airless sprayer.
- Cleaning up and walking through the result together. You pay after completion.
Service area around the Oude Pijp, neighbouring areas and lacquer work
The Oude Pijp lies within our service area around Haarlem. In the area we also work in latex spraying Museumkwartier and spray painting in Nieuwe Pijp. The city overview is at wall and ceiling spraying in Amsterdam.
For doors, frames and stairs we use water-based lacquer: an interior door from €110, a closed staircase from €650 and an open staircase from €700. Lacquer work is bespoke, and the exact quote follows after the on-site visit. We work with Graco equipment and paints from, among others, Sigma Coatings and Caparol. More about spray lacquering doors and stairs is on its own page.
Do you need a specific moment, for example for a house move or the arrival of a new tenant? Give that date with your request and we will take it into account in the planning. Get in touch for a free on-site visit. We are reachable seven days a week from 07:30 to 19:00.
Frequently asked questions about latex spraying in Oude Pijp
How do you arrange loading and unloading for latex spraying in the Oude Pijp?
This is general advice for busy inner-city neighbourhoods: discuss in advance where we can load and unload and who arranges access. We bring the materials upstairs in a few rounds and keep the stairwell clean. That keeps disturbance to a minimum. Is there a bike or pram in the hallway? Then we ask you to move it beforehand, so we can walk safely.
What does latex spraying in the Oude Pijp cost for a two-room apartment?
That depends on the surface. For 60 m2 of walls and ceilings, Basic comes to from €477, Medium from €597 and High from €717. The exact price is in the quote after the free on-site visit.
Can I have my apartment in the Oude Pijp sprayed while I live there?
Yes, room by room. You empty the room where we are working and we mask everything. The rest of your home stays usable. Many people still choose an empty moment, because that is quicker. We make a plan together that suits your situation.
Is latex spraying in the Oude Pijp a nuisance for the neighbours?
The machine makes some noise, so announce the work in the stairwell. The work itself is short: in our experience a room is sprayed in 30 to 60 minutes per coat. With a VvE (owners' association), consult them beforehand about working hours, so nobody is taken by surprise.
Is spraying faster than rolling?
In our experience latex spraying is up to 5 times faster than traditional rolling, because the airless machine atomises the paint under high pressure. The gain is biggest in an empty home or new build, where there is little to mask.
Do I need to empty my home in Oude Pijp?
Not completely. Remove loose items and small furniture; what stays is moved to the middle of the room and covered. We mask floors, windows and frames before spraying.
Which scrub class should I choose?
For a bedroom class 3 (Basic) is often enough. In a hallway, staircase, kitchen or children's room choose class 2 or 1, because you clean those walls more often. Class 1 is the most washable under NEN-EN 13300.
Is VAT included?
The VAT amount is shown in the quote. For homes older than 2 years the reduced 9% VAT rate on painting applies, according to the Dutch Tax Administration.
When and how do I pay?
Only after completion, once we have walked through the work together. You can pay with an iDEAL payment link, by debit card or on invoice; businesses have 14 days.
Can I ask for a price via WhatsApp?
Yes. Send a WhatsApp message to +31 6 38048347 with your town, the rooms and the approximate m2; photos help. You can also use the price calculator on this page.
More about spray painting walls and ceilings
- latex spraying Amsterdam
- spray painting in Museumkwartier
- latex spraying Nieuwe Pijp
- latex spraying Willemspark
- latex spraying cost per m2
- ceiling spraying
- wall spraying
- choosing a latex sprayer
Written by Sander, latex sprayer at Meesterspuiters in Haarlem, with more than 10 years of experience in latex and lacquer spraying. Updated on 6 October 2026. More background in our knowledge base.
Sources
- Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Key figures districts and neighbourhoods 2024 (85984NED), accessed 6 October 2026
- Prices latex and lacquer spraying, Meesterspuiters, accessed 6 October 2026
