For latex spraying Zijlwegkwartier you can turn to a latex sprayer from Haarlem itself, based on the Kleine Houtstraat. In an area with many terraced houses, the work revolves around stairwells, narrow hallways and ceilings on several floors. We talk this through with you beforehand and charge from €7.95 per m2 for walls and ceilings, in two coats of latex paint. The exact price for your house is in the quote after a short on-site visit.
Many family houses in little space: the figures for the Zijlwegkwartier
The Zijlwegkwartier is small but busy. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS, 2024), 8,295 people live here in 3,964 homes, with 4,120 households. That is a population density of 12,832 residents per km2, one of the highest figures in Haarlem. The area is classed as very highly urban and the average WOZ value (the municipal property valuation) is €545,000.
Of the homes, 60 per cent are single-family houses and 40 per cent are apartments or other multi-family dwellings. So these are mostly homes with their own front door, a staircase and several rooms on different levels. Two in three homes are owner-occupied: 66 per cent, against 34 per cent rented. The residents therefore usually decide on the work and the colour themselves.
Nearly all the homes are more than 10 years old: 99 per cent, with 1 per cent younger. For us that means a surface with a history. Think of old coats of paint, wallpaper that was once stripped, nail holes and small cracks along the ceiling edge. We sort those out before the latex goes on.
Add it all up and you see an area dominated by terraced and mid-terrace houses. Spraying pays off there, because you can work through the whole house at a steady rhythm, from the bottom up, without finishing every room separately with a roller.
It is also striking that there are more households than homes: 4,120 households against 3,964 homes according to CBS. The figures do not say what lies behind that. What we do know from our work is that homes in the same street can differ greatly: one has just been renovated, while in another the ceilings have not been touched for years.
Homes in Zijlwegkwartier in figures
| Feature | Zijlwegkwartier |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,295 |
| Households | 4,120 |
| Homes | 3,964 |
| Average WOZ value (property valuation) | €545,000 |
| Single-family houses | 60% |
| Apartments | 40% |
| Owner-occupied | 66% |
| Rented | 34% |
| Built in the last 10 years | 1% |
Stairwell, landing and hallway: how we spray a terraced house
In a terraced house the stairs often run all the way up, with a landing and walls that are tall and narrow. Rolling in a stairwell like that is awkward and takes a lot of time. With an airless sprayer we reach the whole wall in an even coat. We do mask the treads, banister and floor carefully so that no paint lands on them.
For the high parts we use a platform or ladder, and we discuss beforehand whether that fits in your stairwell. We usually do the ceilings on the top floor first, then the walls. On the page about latex spraying on walls you can read what the surface should ideally be like.
Because houses in this area stand close together, we allow for less room to set down materials. We bring only what is needed and park so that we block nobody. If you want the street kept clear for a removal van or a supplier, let us know and we will adjust the days.
If you live in the house during the work, we go room by room. We keep the kitchen and the bedroom usable for as long as possible. After each working day we clear up, so you can simply live in your home in the evening.
A dedicated approach helps for the ceilings in these homes. Older ceilings often have hairline cracks and small stains, sometimes in the corners by the wall. For details, read our explanation of ceiling spraying. We sand by hand, repair small spots and fill the corners before the first coat goes on.
If your staircase has many corners or a curved banister, we mask it in sections. That takes a little more preparation, but it stops paint reaching the woodwork you do not want sprayed over.
Latex spraying prices in Zijlwegkwartier
| 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 Zijlwegkwartier: 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 |
Service area: from the Zijlwegkwartier to the neighbouring areas
We come from Haarlem, and the Zijlwegkwartier is in the same city. So travel time is short, and we can also schedule a brief follow-up visit if you want something touched up.
In the immediate surroundings we also work in latex spraying Houtvaartkwartier, where the share of family houses is higher still, and in latex spraying Duinwijk. If you want the overview for the whole city, go to spray painting in Haarlem.
You need to do little yourself: take down wall decorations, move small furniture aside and make sure we can park or unload. We arrange the rest, including clearing up and a final check together with you.
Do you expect several neighbours to want spraying too? Then we can do several homes in the same street shortly after each other. That saves us travel time and gives you all a practical moment to plan it together.
Where Zijlwegkwartier is in our service area
How we work in Zijlwegkwartier
- 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.
Lacquer spraying: interior doors, frames and stairs in terraced houses
A terraced house often has several interior doors and a staircase that is easy to see. Having an interior door sprayed costs from €110, a closed staircase from €650 and an open staircase from €700. This is bespoke work and the exact price follows after a visit.
Want to know more about the approach? Read the page about lacquer spraying, or request a quote straight away for walls, ceilings and woodwork together.
Tip: have the doors taken off their hinges first, or agree with us that we do it. That way we spray every side evenly, and the closed staircase or door stays free of footprints while it dries.
Frequently asked questions about latex spraying in Zijlwegkwartier
Can you also spray the stairwell in the Zijlwegkwartier?
Yes, we spray stairwells regularly. We mask the treads, banister and floor and use a platform or ladder for the high parts. In the Zijlwegkwartier 60 per cent of the homes are family houses (CBS, 2024), so stairs are a regular part of the work here.
Is there enough room in the Zijlwegkwartier to work with a sprayer?
Yes. An airless sprayer needs little space and we bring only what is needed. In a densely built area we agree the parking spot and the loading and unloading times with you beforehand, so we do not get in anyone's way.
How many days does latex spraying a terraced house in the Zijlwegkwartier take?
That depends on the number of rooms, the condition of the walls and whether ceilings are included. A mid-terrace house is often finished in a few working days. We state the exact schedule in the quote. According to the Sigma product data sheet, the latex is touch dry after about 1 hour.
Do I have to empty the rooms completely for latex spraying in the Zijlwegkwartier?
Not completely. Small items and wall decorations have to go, and we push large furniture together in the middle and cover it. In a home that is still occupied we work room by room. Talk this through with us at the on-site visit.
How long does it take to spray a room in Zijlwegkwartier?
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 Zijlwegkwartier?
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
- latex spraying Haarlem
- spray painting in Houtvaartkwartier
- spray painting in Duinwijk
- latex spraying Haarlemmerhoutkwartier
- latex spraying cost per m2
- spray painting ceilings
- 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
