Are you considering latex spraying Westindische Buurt but unsure whether you can do it yourself? We are a latex sprayer based in Haarlem and take the job off your hands. We spray airless in two coats, from €7.95 per m2 for Basic, from €9.95 for Medium and from €11.95 for High. Your exact price is in the quote, after a free on-site visit.
Below you can read what the CBS figures for the Westindische Buurt say, what spraying yourself involves and when hiring someone suits better. We are happy to give you honest advice.
The Westindische Buurt in figures: older apartments, WOZ value near the city average
According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS, 2024), the Westindische Buurt has 6,740 residents, 3,880 households and 3,666 homes. That is about 1.7 people per household. The density is 21,149 residents per km2 and the area is extremely urban. Of the homes, 99 per cent are multi-family dwellings and 1 per cent family houses. All homes are more than 10 years old.
The share of owned homes is 32 per cent and rented 68 per cent. The average WOZ value (the municipal property valuation) is €516,000, against €498,000 for Amsterdam as a whole. That is €18,000 higher. CBS lists Postjeskade e.o. and Paramariboplein e.o. among others in the area, following its own neighbourhood boundaries.
For residents this means an area of mostly older apartments, where fresh walls and ceilings stand out straight away. If you live in the home or let it out, you notice the difference after a fresh, even coat of latex paint.
Because all homes are more than 10 years old, we always work on an existing surface. We check it at the on-site visit and tell you what we need to repair first.
For residents on a limited budget it can be smart to have only the living room and hallway sprayed first. Those are the rooms you see most, and you can have the bedrooms done later. In the quote we show per room what it costs, so you choose for yourself.
Homes in Westindische Buurt in figures
| Feature | Westindische Buurt |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,740 |
| Households | 3,880 |
| Homes | 3,666 |
| Average WOZ value (property valuation) | €516,000 |
| Single-family houses | 1% |
| Apartments | 99% |
| Owner-occupied | 32% |
| Rented | 68% |
| Built in the last 10 years | 0% |
Spraying latex yourself or hiring a decorator in the Westindische Buurt?
You can rent a spray machine and try it yourself. That does take experience: the pressure, the nozzle and the distance from the wall decide the result. You also have to mask everything that must not be sprayed, and that takes a lot of time. A comparison is on renting an airless sprayer.
What does it cost to have it done? For an apartment with 70 m2 of wall and ceiling surface, in Basic that is 70 times €7.95, from €556.50. In Medium you come to from €696.50 and in High to from €836.50. The exact price is in your quote.
That includes the whole package, from the first advice to handover. If you count the time, the machine rental and your own hours, hiring is often a good deal.
Do you still want to do it yourself? Ask for advice beforehand, so you know what you need. We are happy to help you honestly.
Latex spraying prices in Westindische Buurt
| 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 Westindische Buurt: 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 |
White and neutral: having walls painted white in an older home
Many residents mainly want a fresh, light home. That works with a white or light coat, which gives extra light and makes rooms seem larger. The prices assume light colours and one colour per quote. Read more about white and finish on painting walls white.
In our experience, spraying is up to 5 times faster than rolling. A room of 12 to 20 m2 is often sprayed in 30 to 60 minutes for one coat. Masking takes the most time, so a home with little in it goes fastest.
In older homes there are sometimes soot marks or damp patches. We solve those first, otherwise they come back through the paint. We discuss that on site and record it in the quote.
You pay only after completion and after we have gone through the work together. That can be by iDEAL payment link, by debit card at the van or, for business customers, by invoice with 14 days to pay.
If there is wallpaper on the wall, we remove it, or you have it removed before we come. Latex does not stick well to loose wallpaper. We discuss that at the on-site visit, so you know which steps you take yourself and which we handle.
Where Westindische Buurt is in our service area
How we work in Westindische Buurt
- 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 Westindische Buurt and lacquer spraying for woodwork
The Westindische Buurt is in Amsterdam and falls within our service area of 30 km around Haarlem. Nearby we also work in latex spraying Da Costabuurt and latex spraying Bellamybuurt. The general city page is latex spraying Amsterdam.
For doors, frames and stairs you can turn to lacquer spraying. An interior door costs from €110, a closed staircase from €650 and an open staircase from €700. Lacquer spraying is tailor-made work, so the exact price follows after the on-site visit.
You help us by clearing small items, taking down wall decorations and letting us know in advance how to reach the home. We take care of the rest and clear up.
Call +31 6 38048347 or request a quote online. We work seven days a week between 07:30 and 19:00.
Do you have questions about planning, parking or access to your apartment? Feel free to ask. We are happy to think along, so the job runs smoothly and you have as little hassle as possible from the work in your home.
Frequently asked questions about latex spraying in Westindische Buurt
What does latex spraying cost in the Westindische Buurt?
From €7.95 per m2 for Basic, from €9.95 for Medium and from €11.95 for High. For your home in the Westindische Buurt the exact price is in the quote, after a free on-site visit.
Can you spray latex yourself in the Westindische Buurt?
Yes, with a rented machine it is possible, but it takes experience with pressure, spraying distance and masking. Mistakes are hard to fix. You can find more on our page about DIY latex spraying. We deliver two neat coats and clear up.
What are the pros and cons of latex spraying in the Westindische Buurt?
The advantages are speed and an even finish, the drawbacks are the preparation and masking. In an older home there is also repair work. During the on-site visit we tell you honestly what works for your home.
Can I have my walls painted white in the Westindische Buurt without moving out?
Yes, that is possible in a lived-in home. We mask and cover everything and move furniture to the middle of the room. An empty room goes faster. You choose whether we do the whole home or only part, and you receive a quote in advance.
How long does it take to spray a room in Westindische Buurt?
In our experience one coat on a room of 12 to 20 m2 takes 30 to 60 minutes of spraying. Masking takes most of the time. A family home of about 120 m2 is often finished in 1 to 2 days, including preparation.
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 Westindische Buurt?
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.
More about spray painting walls and ceilings
- spray painting in Amsterdam
- spray painting in Da Costabuurt
- latex spraying Van Lennepbuurt
- spray painting in Bellamybuurt
- 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
