Why choose Avenir Renovations?
A well-done painting: light, protection, and value
Walls and ceilings represent the largest visible surface of a home. Worn or poorly chosen paint is enough to give an impression of dilapidation, even in a healthy property. Conversely, clean surfaces and consistent shades visually enlarge the rooms and highlight the rest of the finishes.
Lighter and more pleasant rooms
In the narrow houses of the center and in the bel-étages of Kessel-Lo, natural light is precious. A light shade with high reflective power on the ceiling, a velvet finish on the walls, and a well-measured contrast on the woodwork are often enough to restore volume. Master houses with molded ceilings deserve a more patient approach, so as not to drown the reliefs under layers.
Protected surfaces over time
Paint also protects surfaces against moisture, shocks, and stains. In the kitchen, bathroom, or a heavily used staircase, an appropriate product prevents peeling and mold. In a student room or a rented apartment, a washable finish saves time with each tenant change.
A finish that enhances everything else
Well-painted walls enhance a floor, a new kitchen, or restored woodwork. During a sale or rental, it is also one of the most profitable items: it costs little compared to the impression it leaves from the first visit.
Our painting services in Leuven
We handle every step, from protecting the premises to the final cleaning, using products chosen according to the support and the room's use.
Why entrust your painting to Avenir Renovations in Leuven?
Two painters can use the same pot and achieve very different results. The difference is made before the first roll is applied.
Filling cracks, sanding old layers, treating moisture stains, suitable priming: it is this rigor that prevents marks from touch-ups, blisters, and peeling. On an old ceiling, we also check the adhesion of the existing paint before covering anything.
Professional color charts, samples on the wall, advice based on the room's orientation: you see the result before approving. The same color does not react the same way in a north-facing room and in a south-facing conservatory.
Floors and furniture protected, switches covered, cleaning every evening. The schedule is set from the start, and in an occupied house, we work room by room so you keep a living space.
What is the price of painting work in Leuven?
The price depends on the condition of the surfaces, ceiling height, number of coats, and the chosen product. Our interior painting price simulator gives you a first estimate. Indicative prices including VAT at 6%, if your home has been occupied for the first time more than ten years ago.
| Type of work | Factors affecting the price | Indicative price including VAT |
| Interior walls (light preparation, 2 coats) | Condition of the walls, matte or satin finish | 18 to 32 € / m² |
| Interior ceilings | Height, moldings, cracks to be repaired | 22 to 38 € / m² |
| Removal of wallpaper and repair of plastering | Number of layers, condition of the substrate | 12 to 30 € / m² |
| Interior door (two sides and frame) | Stripping needed, lacquer or paint | 120 to 250 € / door |
| Complete stairwell | Height, interior scaffolding, railing | 1,200 to 3,000 € |
| Coated facade (cleaning, primer, 2 coats) | Access, scaffolding, type of paint | 28 to 55 € / m² |
| Repainting a student room between two rentals | Surface, condition after tenant's departure | 600 to 1,400 € flat rate |
During our visit, we test the adhesion of the old paint, identify areas to be filled, and count the necessary coats. The estimate follows, room by room.
Example: for a three-bedroom townhouse in Leuven, the complete repainting of the walls and ceilings, including the stairwell, often costs between 9,000 and 15,000 euros including VAT, depending on the condition of the surfaces.
Steps and points of attention for painting work in Leuven
Changing the color of a facade
Repainting a facade in the same shade generally requires no authorization. A marked color change on the street side may, however, be subject to municipal rules, and a building listed in the heritage inventory requires verification. We assess the situation before proposing a color chart.
Old lead paints
In houses built before the sixties, woodwork and some doors may have been painted with lead paints. Sanding them dry releases toxic dust. They are stripped using appropriate methods, protecting the room and occupants, especially children.
VAT and occupation of public space
Painting work carried out by a company in a home over ten years old is billed at the reduced rate of 6%. For a facade, scaffolding or a lift placed on the sidewalk requires authorization from the City of Leuven, which we apply for. There is no regional grant for painting.
Deadlines, supports, and facades: useful guidelines
Construction time
For a three-bedroom townhouse, expect one to two weeks for the walls and ceilings, depending on the condition of the supports. A kot or a studio can be repainted in two to three days.
It's better to remove wallpaper
Painting over well-adhered wallpaper designed for painting is possible but rarely recommended. Old wallpapers often peel off under the moisture of the paint. It's preferable to remove them and redo the ceiling work: the result is cleaner and lasts longer.
A brick facade doesn't necessarily need painting
A healthy brick often ages better without paint, with just a simple cleaning and water repellent. If it is already painted or very uneven, a mineral or siloxane paint allows the wall to breathe. Classic film-forming paints should be avoided.
Frequently asked questions about painting work in Leuven
Is a primer needed before painting?
Yes, on new plaster, a porous support, patch repairs, or stains. The primer equalizes the wall's absorption and improves adhesion. Without it, the finishing paint may dry unevenly and leave marks.
What paint should be chosen for a bathroom?
A special paint for humid rooms, satin or velvet, resists steam better and is easy to clean. It does not replace good air extraction: without ventilation, even the best paint will eventually stain.
How long should you wait between coats?
For wall acrylic paint, a few hours are generally sufficient. Lacquers and woodwork paints usually require an overnight wait. In a cold or damp room, these times are significantly extended.
Can you paint in winter?
Indoors, yes, provided the room is kept heated and slightly ventilated so the paint dries properly. Outdoors, avoid temperatures close to zero and humidity: a facade is better painted from spring to early autumn.
Book your painting slot in Leuven
Between the end of June and the academic start at the end of September, kots and student apartments become available: this is the most requested period in Leuven. For a facade, spring and early autumn offer the best drying conditions.
If your project falls within these periods, it's best to contact us a few weeks in advance. The visit is free, and we will call you back within 48 hours.
Agency Avenir
Rénovations
for Painting work in Leuven
An expert to take charge of your renovation projects and guarantee deadlines, budgets and quality of all services.
