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Great job on the deck, thank you

Repair / refinish timber decking

$300

Fantastic worker - great job - thanks Scott - I will find more work for you :)

Birdbath Refinished

$50

An amazing job! Recommended for any Furniture restore

Refinish table

$300

Awesome job and very efficient. Highly recommended.

Shower tiles refinished

$300

Nelson was prompt and very tidy with his work. He did a pretty good job repainting our furniture.

Furniture Refinishing

$400

So easy I was t even there and Tony did an awesome job!!

Refinish Outdoor Timber Picnic Table & Benches

$250

What's the average cost of a refinishing expert

$294 - $637

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$637

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Why book a refinishing service through Airtasker?

For high-quality refinishing, look no further than Airtasker! Our platform connects you to skilled locals who can help you restore, improve and renew your item’s finish.

When your item looks old and worn out, it may be tempting just to buy a new one. But if you have a tight budget, having your item refinished instead can save you money from making a new purchase! Aside from revitalising your old furniture, it can also extend its life! This is a great option, especially if that object has sentimental value to you.

Put up a task, indicate the type of item, and local furniture refinishers will approach you with their offers. Take a look at their profiles, and compare their ratings and reviews to find a Tasker that matches your needs. Your item will be restored to its former glory in no time!

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Top Refinishing related questions

Generally, the entire process can be completed within the day. The exact number of hours it would take for it to be finished would depend on the item and the tools and equipment to be used. It’s best to discuss your preferred time frame with your Tasker beforehand to help manage your expectations. 

It depends on the item and the chemicals that were used. But generally, light usage after 24 to 72 hours after the last coat is applied is allowed. This is to let the finish settle and cure. Using or disturbing the item during its recommended cure time can lead to damaged refinishing.

Your new finish can last for years and even for decades, provided that you give it proper care and maintenance. You can help extend its lifespan by having it cleaned regularly using the appropriate cleaning materials and having it repaired when needed. Some items and furniture can be refinished over and over again, like bathtubs and floor tiles.  

There’s no need for you to provide tools and supplies for your refinishing service! Taskers come with professional equipment such as scrapers, wire brushes, and sanders to help them finish the job efficiently. But if you have these tools and prefer to use them, please have this setup arranged with your Tasker. 

Your Tasker can make their best effort to keep fumes or odours to a minimum by sealing off and ventilating the area they’re working in, using industrial-grade exhaust equipment, and masking the odours with fragrance. There will be some lingering odours, especially immediately after the job is done, but rest assured that this will dissipate throughout the day.

Those who are a fan of DIY projects can do it on their own, but it’s always recommended to leave it to a professional. Doing this can help you avoid mistakes, thereby saving you money in the long run. You can also be sure that the job will be done right the first time, without having to redo it and spend more of your time and resources.

What do refinishing services include?

Refinishing services include renewing and restoring your items to their original appearance and former glory! This process is performed by a skilled Tasker using state-of-the-art refinishing methods and technologies. Whether it’s glass, metal, plastic or wood refinishing, Taskers can get the job done! Here are a few of the things they can do for you:

Furniture refinishing

Refinishing a piece of furniture involves repairing or completely removing the finish, stripping the paint, and applying a new one. This can be done by a furniture stripping service near you. From reupholstering items like couches and chairs to refinishing laminate tables, kitchen cabinet doors and drawer fronts, your Tasker can help breathe new life into your home.If something’s broken, you can get someone to have your furniture repaired first to ensure that everything’s good to go before refinishing your kitchen cabinets, tables and other wooden furniture. 

Floor refinishing

If your floors have seen better days, maybe it’s time to have them refinished! The most common type of this service is hardwood floor refinishing where it involves sanding, dust removal, restaining, recoating and sealing to help restore its colour and lustre. This material is one of the easiest and most affordable to refinish, so you may consider that when planning to have hardwood flooring installed. But aside from wood floor refinishing, Taskers can also do this service with other types of floor material, such as vinyl, ceramic or stone.

Fence refinishing

Fences are constantly exposed to external elements such as strong winds, heat, rain or snow, and that’s why they’re highly susceptible to wear and tear. Having it regularly refinished can help avoid corrosion, holes or gaps, sagging gates, and stains while extending its lifespan. Whether it’s made of wood, aluminium or chain-link, Taskers can help restore your fence so it can serve its purpose efficiently. If you don’t have one yet, you can also get someone to install a wooden fence on your property or any fence of your choice!

Musical instrument refinishing

Though refinishing musical instruments is usually not recommended because their finish is part of their tone, there would be instances where saving the instrument is the better option than replacing it. This is mainly for those attached to their musical instruments who want to keep them for as long as possible. Banjo, violin, mandolins, and guitar refinishing can only be done by experts with the right tools and supplies, so the original appearance is restored without sacrificing the quality of sound they produce.

Recent Refinishing tasks

Refinish sideboard top and small repairs

$200

Eltham VIC, Australia

7th Aug 2025

Hi there! Looking for someone to sand back and stain to match / refinish this sideboard and make some small repairs to the front. Give a clean up etc. located in Eltham. Have lots of ongoing projects like this if it’s something you’re interested in as I have a vintage furniture business. Please quote. Many thanks!

Need help sanding and refinishing (varnish?) two table tops

$300

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

3rd Aug 2025

We have two table tops that are used for photography - they have degraded in look, probably requires sanding back and a new coat of varnish

Refinish an oak table top removal of stain

$300

Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

3rd Aug 2025

Hi wanted to know if you could quote to refinish an oak table top. Unfortunately my child marked it with what looks like pen and removed the finish in an attempt to clean it with hand sanitizer. It’s a totem road 150. Cannot be restored.

Sand and refinish timber dining table

$500

Redhead NSW, Australia

1st Aug 2025

We need a timber dining table and bench seat sanded and refinished. Both are made from Tassie oak.

Tiling joint maintenance and refinishing for patio and path

$1,250

Waverley NSW, Australia

31st Jul 2025

1. Recaulking main expansion joints around perimeter tiles on a patio and path 30m x 10mm x 10mm materials - remove old - prepare and apply new to match 2. Repair and finish mortar along the perimeter caulking to match cleaned original mortar finish 3. Pre cleaning tiles and mortar inclusion is optional

Refinish - sand and seal timber table

$300

Concord West NSW 2138, Australia

27th Jul 2025

New MCM House Old Elm dining table is already stained. I’d like to sand and seal it or refinish it…

Shortening wood coffee table (open to refinishing offers)

$80

Canberra Airport ACT 2609, Australia

20th Jul 2025

I have a coffee table that has a wood frame and it is a bit high, I’d like to shorten the legs evenly so it is stable, and I’m open to further cost for an offer to refinish it. Approx 100cm x 50cm x 60cm high. Granite top shown pops off.

Great person to work with, thank you

Refinish timber floors 4 BR house .matte finish

$500

Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

19th Jul 2025

Re apply matte finish while house is EMPTY of all furniture. Only one coat . 4 bedroom , staircase and living area. Best recommendation please .

Refinish bamboo floors

$1,500

Balmain, New South Wales

19th Jul 2025

Cutting back existing finish, sanding and re coating floorboard. Around 40sqm including one flight of stairs. One large room, hallway x2 small kitchen. I can remove skirtings

Table refinishing

$200

Newtown, New South Wales

17th Jul 2025

Need to sand old coffee table and refinish with lighter lacquer

Refinish a deck

$1,000

Point Clare NSW, Australia

14th Jul 2025

I’d like our deck refinished. The previous owner had it painted but we’d like it brought back to wood and varnished.

Refinish/restore wood coffee table top

$100

West Melbourne, Victoria

10th Jul 2025

Restore wood surface that has sun and moisture damage, to make the colour even.

Need to refinish kitchen bench with Osmo and recaulk

$450

Cook ACT 2614, Australia

7th Jul 2025

The kitchen bench got damaged and I need to fix it. Just requires light sanding and refinishing. There is a little caulking on the bench where it connects with the stainless steel bench and splashback. So you would need to remove the existing caulking and recaulk. If you could start today that would be ideal you complete by Thursday morning. When recaulking you will then need to do around the whole kitchen bench under the splashback and window. Pictures attached.

Repair and Refinish an old dining table

$350

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Looking for a skilled craftsman or carpenter to repair and refinish an old dining table. The job involves removing the existing finish, sanding, repairing any damage such as cracks and holes with wood filler, staining to a specified colour, and applying a protective finish (e.g. oil). The table measures approximately 2.5m x 1.0m. Please see the attached pictures for reference, including the areas that require repair.

Refinish floors - sand, stain and lacquer (quote for 1 sm )

$100

Randwick, New South Wales

26th May 2025

Two adjoining rooms have hardwood floors. We have taken up the carpet and tiles that were covering it and we now want to bring the floors up to the same as the rest of the house. Please quote for one square meter on AirTasker and then we can come to an agreement on the final amount (approx 30 sm) First picture shows the floors in the rest of the house. Second and third pictures are the floors that need to be finished.

100% excellent! Jose was punctual, flexible, detailed oriented, problem solving, and friendly. His price was fair and reasonable. I would definitely use him again and recommend him whole heartedly. There is no more hardworking floor expert than jose!

Surface refinishing on small table

$300

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2025

I spilled acetate on our table. Unfortunately it has lifted the lacquer in some places. I believe it will need to be sanded back and re lacquered. I think only the top will need doing. Looking for someone who has experience with this in particular. Flexible on price, I am not sure what to expect.

Great service. Fixed up my table that I had spilled acetate on- it looks better than new (pics are before and afters). Fast, friendly, great value for money- would book again!

Sand and refinish 8 seat dining table

$250

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Need a 2200x760 dining room table sanded and refinished in without changing colour. I will provide a 2 car garage to do it in and can provide all materials if given a list. Obviously this will take a few trips so please factor that into your offer. Located near Southland. - Due date: Flexible

Nice guy and knows what he's doing. Restored a 30 year old table to an excellent condition with no dramas whatsoever. Very highly recommended

Sand and refinish table

$150

Maling Ward VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2025

Need help to sand and refinish dining table. I can provide varnish if needed

Alex did a great job, efficient and communicated clearly.

Floors polished and recoated (not full refinish)

$5

Yarraville VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2025

Seeking someone to buff/polish roughly 40 square metres of floorboards. (Wormy chestnut) Per the floor plan only the hallway and living area. Bedrooms and bathrooms are carpet or tile. Floors were fully sanded back 3 years ago with water based clear coat applied. Floors are in good condition with light scratch marks. I am not seeking perfection. Some marks may remain. But I won’t have a full re-sand done so soon as one was only done 3 years ago. I am seeking quotes. I will remove and replace my own furniture. Thanks

Hired Sunny for a buff and coat of floors for the purpose of light refresh and removing scuff marks off the floors and light scratches. All of those came out. Job was done fast and good result. Thanks. See photos.before and after.

Floor Sanding and Refinishing required for my Kitchen

$300

Cashmere QLD, Australia

19th Feb 2025

I’m replacing my kitchen, my floor is hardwood (Blackbutt). There’s scuff marks where the old cabinets sat, and part of the floor was never varnished properly. I am keen to get this done soon so that I can start assembling cabinets and rebuilding my kitchen. One of my tradies suggested best to do it now while the space is unhindered.

H. Is a lovely fellow and very good at his job. Attention to detail is top notch. Explains what he is doing and gives great safety instructions when the product is setting. Would recommend very highly.