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Iris is a wonderful talker - very hard working and has a proficient skill set

Paint removal corrugated garage

$300

I contacted Pauline because I had done so spray painting at home that got on the carpet. Several people rejected the job but Pauline had experience with this. She did a great job getting the red spray paint out of the carpet and saving me losing my bond. Thanks again!

Carpet Cleaning/Paint Removal

$150

Timothy communicated well and completed the task within our “Common Property” in the worst of weather. Thanks Tim.

Paint removal

$750

Wilson is a knowledgeable person and able to complete the task with almost perfection. Gave lots of tips to manage the floor . Will definitely call him Again.

Remove paint stains - on vinyl floor

$75

Great! Excellent work.

Clean bathroom and toilet and remove paint from floor

$150

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Why book a paint stripping service through Airtasker?

For reliable paint stripping near you, look no further than Airtasker! Your furniture, walls, and fireplaces will fade sooner or later, but all they need is a quick restoration to extend their life and function. When the time comes, it's essential to have their paint stripped back first to the original condition before repainting or repurposing them.

Booking a paint removal service through our platform gives you optimum convenience. With just one post, you can get an expert to go to your location for a professional paint stripping service as soon as the need arises. For your peace of mind, you can keep an eye on the progress and get involved with the actual stripping process as much as you like!

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You can, especially if you have them ready and on-hand. Otherwise, your paint stripper can bring the necessary tools needed for your paint stripping service. They'll most likely need a putty knife, paint scraper, and wire brush. A good sander material like a power disk sander or a manual sanding block is also required to smoothen and prepare the surface for repainting. For additional materials like a paint stripper treatment, you can ask your paint stripper to pick them up from the nearest hardware store.

Skipping a paint stripping compromises your restoration project. It causes inconsistent and uneven finishes, as well as early flaking and cracking, leading to costly maintenance and repairs. More than just removing the old pains, paint stripping also helps eliminate dust and grease, prolonging the life of your furniture, walls, or fireplaces. It also removes traces of unsafe lead-based paint in your home, which can compromise you and your family's health.

It depends on the type of paint stripper and the structure of your furniture, fixtures, or walls. Some paint removals only take a few minutes before they fully adhere to the surface, while some take longer to dry. Some paint strippers may have to work longer, about two to three more days, to completely clean and scrape, dry, and smoothen your interior pieces. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to coordinate with your Tasker.

There are two basic types of paint strippers: solvent-based strippers which are gentler, and caustic strippers which are more heavy-duty. The former removes paint by releasing the bond of water and oil-based paint from the surface, ideal for sensitive furniture and fixtures. Meanwhile, the latter breaks down the chemicals of the old overlay, which is more effective if you have multiple and thicker layers of paint. Heat guns are also used as an alternative.

Paint stripping isn't something you should DIY. Some paints can be very hazardous, so it's best to leave this task with the pros instead. They know their way around the safest approach to almost any type of paint. Expert paint strippers can also suggest great alternatives to make the job easier and more economical so that you won't have to worry about overspending.

Typically, it shouldn't take too long before you can repaint a stripped surface. You only need to make sure that your furniture or fixtures have fully cleared and dried out with no underlying moisture. It's also essential to remove any dirt or grease if you want to avoid paint failure. For best results, you can check the instructions provided by the manufacturer. You can also directly consult your Tasker and get recommendations from them.

What do paint stripping services include?

Paint stripping is a vital part of any refurbishment project, whether you're redoing your bathroom, remodelling your kitchen, or renovating your entire property.

Depending on your preference, your home paint stripper can remove the old paint and finish from a particular surface using a variety of treatments such as solvents, gel-, or paste-based strippers. They can also utilise different techniques as they see fit like scraping, wire brushing, or door dripping.

Here are some common paint stripping services you can get and the inclusions of each:

Wood stripping

Wood stripping is done in three different ways: thermal blasting, chemical stripping, or sandblasting. Whatever your preference, your wood stripping expert always starts by disassembling the pieces to be stripped. 

When scrapping your old paint, they work in sections and get deeper into the tiny groves to make sure that they don't miss any areas. They also apply a second coat in case there are any stubborn areas. Then, they complete your wood stripping service by wiping or brushing away the residue and finally sanding the wood.

It's essential to check your furniture and fixtures after the stripping process. If there are any dents, damages, or any inconsistencies, it's best to get someone to repair your wooden furnishings right away. The purpose is to steer away from any potential problems or early degradations after refurbishing them.

Door paint stripping

Are you thinking of updating your dull-looking door or restoring its original appearance? The ideal way to kick off your project is to strip off its old paint and finish. One of the easiest, most practical ways to do this is through door dipping.

After dismantling or removing the doors from its interior structure, your Tasker can bring it to the nearest door dipping workshop, where they are submerged into a chemical or caustic-based solution to remove the old paint. When the doors are returned to your place, a paint stripper then cleans and hand-strips stubborn stains, and also helps with sanding to achieve a smooth, visually appealing finish.

Fireplace stripping

While most fireplaces tend to develop heavy and unsightly rust spots over time, it doesn't necessarily mean that you should replace it entirely. If your fireplace is still fully functioning and structurally stable, then all it needs is a little stripping and recoating. 

Your Tasker can use the safest paint stripper that won't cause any damage or crack on the frame material. For antiques and fragile fireplaces, they might go for solvent stripping since the process is more gentle than caustic and chemical stripping.

The former stripping process is preferable on durable fireplaces with thicker paints. For a cleaner appearance, your paint stripper can also remove the residue and sand the surface. You can even have it refinished or repainted for a total fireplace transformation!

Recent Paint Stripping tasks

Paint Stripping

$400

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

6th Oct 2026

I have an internal staircase I want professionally stripped ready to be repainted. Must have own power tools.

Paint removed

$300

Collaroy NSW 2097, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

We need this old bubbled paint removed so that it can be repainted. The water issue has been resolved for future It’s about 6m long and .8 wide Feel free to include a cost to repaint it as well

Remove paint off tiles in my house asap

$100

St Marys NSW 2760, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Need the floors done asap

Remove paint from closet

$150

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Remove paint from closet (no need to sand it)

Remove paint transfer / repair minor panel damage – Nissan Navara

$300

Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia

30th Sep 2026

I scraped the passenger side of my Nissan Navara against a painted bollard. Most of what is visible appears to be orange/yellow paint transfer from the bollard rather than damage to the vehicle's paint. There are some scratches/scuffs and some minor panel damage/creasing around the rear wheel arch/front section of the tub near the fuel filler. Looking for someone experienced in automotive paint correction/bodywork to remove the transferred paint, cut/polish the affected areas and straighten/improve the damaged panel where possible. Not expecting a full insurance/smash-repair job — mainly looking to get it looking tidy again at a reasonable cost. Photos attached. Flexible with timing and happy to travel locally if required.

Need some spraypaint removed from some timber walls

$500

Kenwick WA 6107, Australia

30th Sep 2026

We have some spray paint an some walls that need to be gone,

Paint stripping

$1,000

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

30th Sep 2026

Commercial kitchen with greasy, deteriorated paint surface needs full cleaning with some stripping in places. Size approximately 50sq meters

Paint stripping - whole house

$2,800

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Task Guide – Paint Stripping & Preparation Strip the existing paint from the old/existing section of the house across three sides and prepare the surfaces ready for new paint. * Remove existing paint from all accessible wall surfaces. * Windows are excluded — do not strip or damage the window frames, glass or window components. * The surrounds/trim around the windows are included and are to be stripped. * Scaffold will be in place and available for access. * We can provide the required tools and equipment, including paint stripper, if required. * Protect windows and any areas not included in the works. * Remove all loose, flaking and deteriorated paint. * Prepare the exposed surfaces so they are clean, sound and suitably prepared for the new paint system, including scraping, sanding and filling where required. * Leave the work area clean and ready for the painter to commence priming and painting. Area: Three sides of the existing/old house.

Remove paint from driveway

$15

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

27th Sep 2026

remove paint from drive way. I was using 4000psi presure but it is not work. it might require paint stripper and thermal presure washer. it is around 40 to 50sqm. please give the quote to remove per square.

Grind and Remove Paint from Shop Floor – Coolaroo

$1,500

Coolaroo VIC 3048, Australia

26th Sep 2026

I’m looking for an experienced floor grinder to remove paint and residue from approximately 500m² of concrete flooring at a shop in Coolaroo to be ready for future epoxy paint . You’ll need to bring a large floor-grinding machine suitable for the area. The shop has already been painted, so please use effective dust extraction and take care to keep dust off the walls, windows and ceiling. Please leave the area clean when finished. Ideally, one experienced person with a large grinder can complete the job in one day. The job needs to start Monday, 28 September. Please include your availability, equipment and price in your offer.

Paint stripping from bathroom tiles

$200

Summer Hill NSW 2130, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Looking to strip paint off tiles in my bathroom where the paint is either already peeling, or has been exposed from a change made to the room, so that it looks like a deliberate design choice rather than damage — exposing the original tiles underneath as a feature. Two small areas: a window sill (a row of around 6 tiles) and a vanity splashback of similar size. The original tiles are ceramic, likely from around 1970, and I want them carefully stripped back to reveal the tile underneath without damaging the glaze or grout — no retiling or respray needed, just clean paint removal. I've attached an AI-generated mockup showing three rough design options I'm considering — I'm looking at either Option 1 + Option 3, OR Option 2 + Option 3, combined. I've also attached a photo of the window sill area, where the paint is already peeling and shows what the original tile looks like underneath. This is a bathroom (wet area), so ideally someone experienced with tile-safe paint stripping (chemical or careful heat-gun method), not general paint removal. Budget is an estimate — happy to hear quotes once you've seen the photos and scope.

Paint stripping

$1,000

Enoggera QLD 4051, Australia

25th Sep 2026

I need paint stripping service for 20 casement windows. Ideally chemical paint stripper dipping service.

Paint STRIPPING, sanding/oiling of timber window frames

$3,000

Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Five sets of double-hung sash windows with painted timber frames in our apartment that we are hoping to have stripped, sanded, and re-sealed/oiled to return them to the original timber finish. These are original sash windows so some experience with this particular type of window is preferred. Please read the ad before offering - we are looking for paint stripping, not painting. Requires wet methods and appropriate protective equipment given paint is old and may contain lead.

Paint removal on brick wall

$200

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Looking to remove white paint from one section of this brick wall. Started the process just don’t have tome to finish it.

Need fence paint stripped/sanded back to natural timber colour

$150

Barwon Heads VIC 3227, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Need black fence paint stripped or sanded off this portion of fence so it’s back to its natural timber colour.

Remove paint from pressed metal ceiling

$1,500

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

We are hoping to find someone who can carefully remove the old paint from our pressed metal ceiling and safely dispose of the waste. The dimensions of the ceiling are are 3.7m x 5m and the ceiling height is 3m. The old paint contains lead, so it will be necessary to use an apply-stripper-peel system (eg, Peel Away).

Strip paint off house

$1,200

Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Looking for someone to strip paint off my exterior weatherboards in preparation for painting.

Remove Paint from Bathroom Tiles – 2 Bathrooms

$250

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

20th Sep 2026

I’m looking for someone experienced to finish removing paint from tiles in 2 bathrooms. The areas requiring attention are: * Shower tiles * One row of tiled skirting & around the sink * Tiles surrounding the bath The floor tiles are not painted and there are no other tiled walls requiring work. The project has already been partially started, so some paint has been removed, but my partner is unfortunately too time-poor to finish it. The job is to completely strip the remaining paint from the tiles and clean them up, including getting into the edges/grout as much as possible and leaving the areas clean and tidy. Please bring your own suitable tools/products for paint removal and cleaning. Refer photos on the posting.

Apply paint stripper with brush and leave it down

$100

Craigie WA 6025, Australia

27th May 2026

Hey guys I have x2 tins of paint stripper I need someone to apply it over all the dropped paint and leave it down (ill scrape It later in) there is a lot of marks thanks 😀

Great job thanks Tom 🙂

Remove paint drops / marks off tiles

$50

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Remove paint drips and marks off tiles

Absolutely incredible service, would highly recommend anyone! 10 / 10 !!