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Sharn did the most amazing job and would recommend him do any painting, Sanding or oiling work!

Window sanding and staining

$7,000

Great work re-staining my deck!

Stain deck black

$500

Nick was so great. Would recommend him. Great communication and great job!

Staining deck

$500

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

Roshen was an absolute pleasure to deal with, he was friendly, trustworthy and incredibly skilled. He sanded back my dining table to perfection, he took a lot of care and had great attention to detail. It’s clear he knows exactly what he’s doing and the result is honestly incredible as my table looks brand new. I’d highly recommend Roshen to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a genuinely authentic person to work with.

Handyman to Sand the legs of a Dining Table and Stain it

$300

Job very well done. Professionals. Good communication.

Brush and Stain Deck

$250

What's the average cost of a staining service

$200 - $670

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$200

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$400

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$670

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Why book staining services through Airtasker?

Do you find your plain brick wall a little bland and in need of a makeover? It looks like it’s time to hire a staining service to achieve that much-needed transformation! Of course, staining isn’t only for bricks. It’s also applicable for parts of your house and furniture that are made of concrete or wood. And if you're not too comfy doing it yourself, let Airtasker save you from the hassle.

Additionally, we know how time-consuming it is to DIY, and that’s why it’s more convenient to hire a staining service near you on Airtasker. Create a post on our platform, set your preferred day and time, and skilled Taskers will make you an offer.

As we all know, staining isn’t an easy job and requires attention to detail. You can use Airtasker’s transparent review and rating system to find reliable staining experts within a budget that works for you. Once you’ve chosen a Tasker, they will go to the agreed-upon location and have your property ready in no time.

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Top Staining related questions

Staining helps protect surfaces from weathering and age, especially when it comes to wooden fences and brick walls exposed to sunlight. Applying stain to furniture, walls, and floors also gives your house an upgraded look! Although painting is also a good alternative, staining lasts much longer and requires less maintenance. Staining is a meticulous and time-consuming job, so hiring an expert to do it will make life easier.

Through Airtasker, you will be able to connect with experts that can stain your furniture, wall, floor, or fence at a budget that works for you. You may also consult with your hired specialist about what type of stain and staining method works best for you. They may also give you tips on how to maintain your stained property once it’s ready for use.

The duration of the service will depend on the type of surface or furniture and the weather conditions. Staining one piece of wooden furniture can take several hours, while working on a whole house’s brick walls may take several days. It’s best to consult your hired expert, so they can give you an estimate on how long the process will take.

Your Tasker may need to wear safety equipment like goggles and gloves, especially when staining large surfaces such as walls. They may also use a sprayer, paint roller, brushes, drop cloths, and cleaning supplies. The good news is that you can ask a Tasker to bring all these. You can be as detailed as possible when posting about your staining service needs on Airtasker.

What do staining services include?

Stain can be applied on different surfaces such as wood, brick, and concrete, which means the details for each service may vary. Don’t worry; we prepared a rundown of the essential staining services you may encounter when hiring an expert on Airtasker.  

 

Staining prep 

First, a clear work area is ideal when staining. Extra furniture, potted plants, and frames must be removed. Staining your property or furniture will usually include cleaning it first. A Tasker can only proceed once the surface is completely dry for large surfaces such as concrete floors, wooden fences, and brick walls that need to be washed. If staining will take place outdoors, it’s essential to check the weather conditions.

 

Wood Staining 

When we talk of wood staining, it usually refers to fences and wooden furniture. Staining a fence gives your wood that splash of colour and protection it needs. Furniture stain may be applied to wooden cabinets, chairs, tables, bookcases, bassinets, bed frames, and doors. The wood doesn’t have to be new because restaining furniture is also possible. 

 

Good news: Airtasker can help you with your wood repair, and deck staining needs as well.

 

Brick Staining 

Whether it’s your walls, chimney, or fireplace, your home’s bricks need some care, too. The advantage of brick staining over brick painting is that stain accentuates the brick’s natural texture, and the finished product requires less maintenance. 

 

Before staining the whole surface, your hired expert may first test the swatch on a small patch of brick to ensure that they have achieved the desired colour. The colour can be lightened or darkened by adding water or pigment. 

 

Concrete Staining 

Staining can also be done on concrete floors and walls, and you can easily find concrete staining contractors near you on our platform. Much like brick staining, your hired specialist will first test the stain on a small part of concrete before applying it to the rest of the surface. 

 

After staining, your Tasker may apply a sealer to ensure that the concrete retains its seamless appearance. When the staining and sealing process is finished and your hired specialist has checked the surface, they will pack up their equipment. 

 

But if you’ve decided that staining isn’t the right fit for you, various painting services are also available on our platform. 

Recent Staining tasks

Need timber retainer wall (very short) painted/stained black

$100

Greenvale VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Have a timber retaining wall bordering my front garden which needs staining black

Stain/paint spa & Sauna

$500

Currumbin Valley QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to re-stain our sauna & spa (and chairs). It’s a slower job with all the corners, glass etc. paying good money so the job is done properly.

Sand, prep and stain wooden kitchen cabinetry

$123

Faulconbridge, New South Wales

7th Mar 2026

Ignore listed price - looking to compare rates. Looking to turn our older kitchen cabinets into more of a rich walnut colour (render included in pics). Only looking for professionals with staining experience. In your offer please indicate when you can approximately start and whether materials are included. Would love expertise in helping us pick the best stain and materials to achieve desired result.

Aesthetic cover of mould stain

$150

Perth WA, Australia

7th Mar 2026

There is a stain from roof leak which strata are addressing and will also said they will fix my ceiling but they haven’t yet and I need it to look acceptable to rent

Stain front door

$100

Hollywell QLD 4216, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Sand and stain front door I have stain

Deck stain, light sanding in parts, some nails to be hammered down

$1,000

Elwood VIC, Australia

6th Mar 2026

3 deck areas - balcony deck sand and stain - (quite weathered will need full deck sanded will need a few coats) - front door deck slight sand and stain ( patchy areas to sand only) - back larger deck light sand in patches only and stain in good condition won’t need much stain, mainly patches - hammer down nails that have lifted

Sanding, Staining & Sealing

$250

Chermside QLD 4032, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Sanding, staining & sealing wooden door and two benches as photographed. We are closed on Sundays, so this can be done on a Saturday after 10am, or on Sunday depending on how long the drying takes.

Polish and stain 2 x floor boards to mask water stain

$300

Pyrmont NSW, Australia

6th Mar 2026

I left a bucket of water on the floor boards only for 1 hr and came back and found a dark circle stain. I tried to iron out the moisture, tried vinegar and olive oil but I haven’t been able to remove the stain. The task is to remove and mask the stain so that it’s no longer visible on normal inspection.

Weld stainless driveway gutter edges

$500

Westleigh NSW 2120, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I have new driveway stainless gutter partiakly installed - its bottom embedded in concrete. It is 4.5m long and 250mm wide. It consists if 5 joints and 5 grills on top. The edges of them do mot quute match to eash other. I want the edjes bent bit and welded together, so they look nice. We can put some patch on the outside to make it stronger. Also need to weld stainless bolts/handles on the sides to be embedded in concrete, so the edges stick to concrete and do not push on the grills. II gave my estimate based on 3h job. I will pay more if we need more time. On the other hand, if you finish earlier I have other similar tasks to weld to use my 3h. I will be helping you. We can discuss details over the phone. This is a frontyard job, so it has to look nice. I expect you having over 2 years experience doing stainless weldings, and a proper welder and other welding tools. The quote should include your consumables like gas and stainless wire. I have 10A power points nearby.

Good work! Thank you.

Stain oak doors

$300

Mount Eliza VIC 3930, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

We need a painter to stain our new very large front door, 2 sliding glass doors, and one large window. Inside and outside. All Tasmanian oak. I have the stain and the brushes already.

Great job thank you! 10/10 recommend!

Stain deck area

$250

Diamond Creek VIC 3089, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need stairs and balcony area restained. I can supply the stain. Just one coat, to get rid of surface scratches.

Very efficient and thorough

Hole cut, stainless steel

$120

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Simon Says Juice. Based in Darlinghurst Sydney. Stainless steel bench. Nothing too tricky. Require a 10 cm diameter hole to be cut through it. Any man with the correct drillbit and a spare 30 minutes you can get it done. Don’t all rush at once!

Incredible attention to detail! The perfect circle was cut.

Cut down stainless steel legs

$50

Carlton North VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

We need someone to cut the legs 40mm shorter on a stainless steel bench top so that it aligns with an older unit next to it. The legs are hollow square profile thin stainless steel

Another great job by Michael. Thanks so much

Sand and stain merbau

$300

Doreen VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Sand and stain merbau stairs and small front decking

Anthony was easy to deal with, job was done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend

Stain deck

$10

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Court yard Decking requires sanding and staining

Very efficient and thorough. Has done an amazing job!

Stain a small decking, fix a trellis

$100

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Stain a small deck with 2 steps (approx 4m x 4m), re-attach a trellis to a fence where it’s coming off.

Very happy thanks Michael

Need our outside Deck stained

$249

Granville NSW 2142, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Our deck size is 28ft x 10ft approx It need to be stained No deck railing only deck floor side stairs Looking for reasonable offers only Avoid sending me too much Labor cost thanks

Excellent job done by this gentleman 👏

Sand timber floor and stain dark colour

$1,000

Byron Bay NSW, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Sand floors and stain dark colour 140 sqm

Jonti was super helpful with sanding and staining our warehouse timber floors, he faced a lot of challenges with debris and he was able to cope and completed the task to satisfaction. Thanks heaps

Install stainless steel wire& all fittings between timber post

$150

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Install stainless steel wire & fittings between timber post at the back patio for creeping plants

Job completed to my expectation.

Stain my deck

$300

Beecroft, New South Wales

1st Feb 2026

Stain our back merbau deck, bench and railings - dimensions are 9m x 5m in the attached photo. Total sqm is closer to 55m including the bench etc. Looking for 3 x coats on flat and sub exposed areas of the deck. Looking for 2 coats on the other areas. We will supply the oil for staining.

Mark did a fantastic job with our deck. He is also a great communicator.