Painter Burgum: window frames in the right colour

Burgum is the main village of Tytsjerksteradiel, on the Burgumer Mar and the Prinses Margrietkanaal, with the chimneys of the power station in the distance. The village has homes from many different periods. In a row of the same brick, it is often the colour of the frames that makes the difference.

That is why the conversation here is often about colour. A new shade changes the whole house, for just as many metres of painting. What we do in the area can be found under Drachten.

White RAL 9010 is the safe choice and makes a brick facade look fresh. On RAL 9010 or cream white you can see the difference, because on an older home cream white can be calmer. Anthracite RAL 7016 looks crisp and modern, and black RAL 9005 gives a lot of contrast.

Note: dark colours get warmer in the sun, and the wood moves more as a result. The south and west sides then need extra attention. We explain that in advance, so you know what you are choosing.

Even the most beautiful colour doesn't last long on a poor surface. That is why we probe the corners and lower thresholds of every frame. Open joints and peeling paint are signs that more is going on.

When your frames are due, you can read under when to paint your frames. In Leeuwarden, for example, we repaired wood rot, and after that all the frames and doors were painted. That is the order that works.

Frames on the south and west sides are usually due first, in Burgum too, where the wind comes freely over the lake and the canal. If you want to do part first, start there. Do bear in mind that with a new colour you will see the difference for a while.

A colour change sometimes needs more preparation. From dark to white you must allow for an extra coat to cover the old colour. From white to dark is often easier, but every flaw shows in high gloss. So we look closely at how flat the wood is and set the gloss level accordingly.

Don't forget the front door and the glazing beads either: they should join in the colour, or deliberately differ. We discuss that at the site visit, with your facade in front of us.

Send a photo of the whole facade in daylight, and a few close-ups. Count your frames and doors, or write down how many there are at the front, back and sides. Add which colour you have now and which one you have in mind.

If you have a photo of a house you like, send that too. It is easier to talk about than a colour code. During the site visit we look at the surface and agree the rest. A photo of the neighbours is fine too, if you want to keep matching the row.

The number of frames, the condition of the wood, the colour change and the access determine the price. A national market indication is from €50 per exterior frame and from €35 per interior frame. If repair is needed, wood rot is from €50 per spot.

These are not MJA prices. With us you get a fixed price after the site visit. On painting work on a home that is two years old or older, 9 percent Dutch VAT applies, on a commercial building 21 percent.

A colour change counts because an extra coat is sometimes needed, but that difference is usually smaller than between a good and a poor frame. If you have all the frames done at once, you get an even colour and the scaffolding only has to come once.

MJA Allround Bouw is based in Mirns and works throughout Friesland. Burgum is on the other side for us, so we schedule it neatly. Mohamed Ajubi is your point of contact. Customers often mention that we think along on colours and give honest advice. On Google we have a 4.8 from 25 reviews.

Want to know which colour suits your house? Send your photos via the quote request or call 06 3006 0558.