Latex spraying Merenwijkdistrict is a job for a latex sprayer with airless equipment. We come from Haarlem, about 26.6 km as the crow flies. Two coats on walls and ceilings cost from €7.95 per m2 with Basic, from €9.95 with Medium and from €11.95 with High. The exact price is in the quote.
The on-site visit is free. In this neighbourhood 60 per cent of the homes are family houses and almost two thirds are owner-occupied. That means stairwells, landings and several bedrooms, where a sprayer makes the difference. You decide when we come.
Family houses as the norm: what the CBS shows about the Merenwijkdistrict
The CBS (Statistics Netherlands, 2024) reports 13,965 residents, 6,260 households and 6,093 homes for the Merenwijkdistrict. The average WOZ value (the municipal property valuation) is €410,000, which is €17,000 above the municipal average of €393,000.
Unlike most of Leiden, family houses are in the majority here: 60 per cent family houses and 40 per cent apartments, while in the whole city it is exactly the other way round (40 and 60 per cent). Tenure differs too: 63 per cent owner-occupied and 37 per cent rented, against 41 and 59 per cent in the city. New building is almost absent: 0 per cent was built in the past 10 years (municipality: 12 per cent) and 100 per cent is older than 10 years.
Slightly denser and less urban than the city centre
The density is 7,181 residents per km2, a good fifth higher than the Leiden average (5,954). The CBS places the neighbourhood in urbanisation class 2, while the city as a whole falls in class 1. That is a nuance, but in practice it means more space around the home and often your own front door.
According to the CBS neighbourhood division, this includes Slaaghwijk, Zijlwijk-Zuid and Merenwijk-Centrum, among others. Whatever area you live in: the on-site visit is free.
Homes in Merenwijkdistrict in figures
| Feature | Merenwijkdistrict |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,965 |
| Households | 6,260 |
| Homes | 6,093 |
| Average WOZ value (property valuation) | €410,000 |
| Single-family houses | 60% |
| Apartments | 40% |
| Owner-occupied | 63% |
| Rented | 37% |
| Built in the last 10 years | 0% |
Stairwell, landing and high walls: wall and ceiling spraying in a family house
A family house is more than four rooms. You have a hall, a staircase, a landing, sometimes a void or a dormer and bedrooms with sloping parts. With a roller that takes a lot of time, with a sprayer it does not.
Spraying along the stairs
The stairwell is often the trickiest part. The wall along the stairs is high and looks out over the steps. We mask the stairs well and work with an extension pole, so we reach the whole wall without scaffolding. Then we spray two coats. You can read more about walls at latex spraying on walls.
Worked example: 130 m2 family house
Take a home with 130 m2 of walls and ceilings. The Basic package costs from 130 x €7.95 = €1,033.50, Medium from 130 x €9.95 = €1,293.50 and High from 130 x €11.95 = €1,553.50. These are starting prices, based on light colours and one colour per quote.
| Package | Calculation | Total from |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 130 x €7.95 | €1,033.50 |
| Medium | 130 x €9.95 | €1,293.50 |
| High | 130 x €11.95 | €1,553.50 |
How many days does it take?
In our experience a family house of about 120 m2 is often finished in 1 to 2 days, including preparation. Masking takes the most time. For a somewhat larger home we allow a little over two days. We discuss that during the on-site visit.
Because all homes are older than 10 years, there are usually already one or more coats of paint on the walls. That is no problem, as long as the coat bonds well. We check that during the on-site visit, sand by hand and repair small damage, such as holes from a curtain rail or picture. For a child's bedroom or play corner you can consider a more hard-wearing package. How that works is explained at scrub class 1, 2 or 3 (the scrub class under NEN-EN 13300 shows how washable the paint is, class 1 being the most washable).
Latex spraying prices in Merenwijkdistrict
| 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 Merenwijkdistrict: 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 |
Rolling yourself, spraying yourself or hiring a painter? A choice for owners in the Merenwijkdistrict
With 63 per cent owner-occupied homes you have complete freedom as an owner. Many people then consider painting themselves. That is understandable, because it saves money. Still, it is good to know what you will run into.
Rolling yourself
Rolling is cheap and suitable for small rooms. For a whole home it takes several weekends. Roller marks are a known problem on ceilings. There is an overview at rolling or spraying latex.
Spraying yourself
Renting a sprayer is possible, but masking well and setting the right pressure take experience. Anyone who makes a mistake gets drips or an uneven coat. Read about the risks at DIY latex spraying before you start.
Hiring a professional
We work with Graco equipment and paint from Sigma Coatings, Caparol and Sikkens, among others, and have experience in latex and lacquer spraying. You get on-site advice, small repairs, sanding by hand, filling of inside corners, two coats, clearing up and handover. You pay only after completion and after we have checked the work together.
Where Merenwijkdistrict is in our service area
How we work in Merenwijkdistrict
- 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, neighbouring districts and lacquer spraying in the Merenwijkdistrict
The Merenwijkdistrict is about 26.6 km as the crow flies from Haarlem, within our service area of 30 km. We also often work in the neighbouring districts, such as latex spraying Stevenshofdistrict and spray painting in Boerhaavedistrict. The full overview is at wall and ceiling spraying in Leiden.
Doors, frames and stairs in lacquer
A family house has many interior doors and often a staircase. We lacquer-spray an interior door from €110, a closed staircase from €650 and an open staircase from €700. It remains tailor-made work and the exact price follows after the on-site visit. You can read more at lacquer spraying.
Make sure there is free access to the home, electricity and a place to put materials. Take small items off the wall. We do the rest. We also prefer to keep pets and young children away from the work area while the machine is in use and the paint is not yet dry.
Frequently asked questions about latex spraying in Merenwijkdistrict
How do you handle the stairwell in the Merenwijkdistrict?
We mask the stairs, banister and floor and work with an extension pole, so we reach the high wall along the stairs without scaffolding. Then we spray two coats. Masking takes the most time, the spraying itself is done quickly.
What does latex spraying cost in the Merenwijkdistrict for 130 m2?
Basic costs from €1,033.50, Medium from €1,293.50 and High from €1,553.50. These are starting prices based on light colours and one colour per quote. The exact price is in the quote after the on-site visit.
Can I have my lived-in family house sprayed in the Merenwijkdistrict?
Yes. We mask floors, frames and furniture and clear everything up afterwards. Plan the work floor by floor, then you can keep using part of your home. In our experience a home of 120 m2 is often finished in 1 to 2 days.
Is spraying in the Merenwijkdistrict also possible with sloping ceilings?
Yes, sloping parts and ceilings are very suitable for spraying. The sprayer reaches everywhere, including corners and edges. We mask dormers and roof windows carefully. We look at this during the free on-site visit.
Do I need to empty my home in Merenwijkdistrict?
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.
Do you also spray lacquer on doors and stairs in Merenwijkdistrict?
Yes. Interior doors start from €110 each, a closed staircase from €650 and an open staircase from €700. Frames and kitchen fronts are quoted as custom work.
More about spray painting walls and ceilings
- latex spraying Leiden
- latex spraying Boerhaavedistrict
- spray painting in Stevenshofdistrict
- latex spraying Morsdistrict
- 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
