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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
Jamie did a great job, she was communicative and flexible offering pickup and dropoff, and also sourced paint and materials.
Bench paint stripping
$250
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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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
Paint stripped off pergola
$10
Brisbane QLD 4178, Australia
20th Sep 2026
Remove roof sheeting from pergola and strip paint off the wooden frame
Paint removal of all timbers
$1,000
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
20th Sep 2026
Sand & paint removal of all Timbers on Deck and adjoining walls. Approx ~6.5m x 4-4.5m & 2.2m high Z sanding blade required to get some paint removed from inbetween planks.
Strip paint from set of bifold doors and stain
$2,500
Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia
13th Sep 2026
Strip paint from a set of bifold doors, sand and re-stain.
Paint removal of my window
$50
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
11th Sep 2026
Someone has spray painted my office windows please give me your best offer and want this job done today, asap,
Maintenance: Remove paint splat and install door stopper
$200
Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia
10th Sep 2026
Job 1: - Removal and disposal of paint on concrete. Please advise depending on method required if there is a risk of discolouration of concrete. Job 2: - Installation of new bathroom door stopper, which has fallen off due to loose screw. - Painting of door if required after installation. Paint can be provided.
Fix my wall. Bad command strip paint chip
$200
Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
5th Sep 2026
Using poor command strip made the wall paint chip off in 3 different places. I dont have a picture now, to show.
Crib to be paint stripped/sanded
$200
Woodford QLD 4514, Australia
3rd Sep 2026
I have a crib I need paint stripped/sanded so I can stain it. I am pregnant and can’t use the paint stripper myself. I have all of the supplies available just not the time.
Amazing work! The quality of how our crib turned out I am so happy. Daniel was brilliant at communicating the whole time too. Would hire again
Paint strip timber beams
$1,500
Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
2nd Sep 2026
I have 2 beams that need the paint stripped off. One vertical roughly 2.5mtrs and horizontal 3mtrs one section and 2.5mtrs other. Job needs to be done tomorrow from 7am
Adam was great. Very meticulous and efficient. It was not an easy job and Adam did a wonderful restoration. Highly recommend
Remove paint and floor tiles from room.
$500
Bayswater WA 6053, Australia
27th Aug 2026
Room has moisture damage from a recent leak. Some paint is already removed need remaining paint removed back to bare walls. Also need all tiles removed from floor.
Paint strip windows
$400
Nailsworth SA 5083, Australia
25th Aug 2026
I have 4 sash windows that need the paint stripped off the front of the window only. Can be completed from Wednesday 27th after 12 noon through to Sunday 30th
Went over and above
Paint stripped off timber wall panels
$400
Breakwater VIC 3219, Australia
20th Aug 2026
Renovating a home and we need help to strip paint off the timber panels on our walls. I have done half but there is still leftover paint and it’s time consuming with no experience. We want to restore the timber fully to keep it with our home renovation, as we love the look of it. But previous owners have painted it with some sort of paint that doesn’t come off with a heat gun.
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 !!
Paint stripes on the well in playroom
$10
Doreen VIC, Australia
31st Mar 2026
I need someone to asssit in painting some neutral coloured stripes in my playroom. Must have experience doing such a thing as it is very provisional will provide paint.
Absolutely amazing I cannot Thankyou enough you did the most wonderful job!