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Recent Staining reviews in Melbourne

Great punctual service - would use again!

Remove stainless steel / kitchen equipment

$100

Absolute champion. Super friendly and super capable, smashed out a great job for us in no time. Don’t hesitate in engaging with Joshua.

Wood stain a desk

$300

Feda is amazing. Very polite, arrives on time, does an amazing job. Feda is very professional and you will not be disappointed. Feda stained our balcony deck and we are very happy with the result.

Stain deck

$500

Fantastic job And very nice.

Welding stainless steel handrail

$200

Quick efficient amazing job and lovely to have around Thankyou John!!

Stain my stair handrail

$100

Mario was extremely professional , dedicated , on time and did an amazing job Thanks Mario

Deck stained

$5

What's the average cost of a staining service in Melbourne

$175 - $500

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$175

median

$320

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$500

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Average reviews for Staining Services in Melbourne

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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 in Melbourne

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

Sand and stain deck

$500

Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

4th Mar 2026

We have a 25sq/m back deck that needs to be sanded back and restrained. It will need 2 coats. We will supply the stain. You will need your own sander. The job can be done anytime from Friday (6th March) and next Friday (12th March).

Wall painting-small stains and scratches

$150

Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

There are some scratchers and a dent to be painted. about eight areas on the wall. only three images are shown here. But there are 8-9 places.

Repair/Re-weld 1x Detached Stainless Steel Picket on Pool Gate

$150

Prahran VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

I need a skilled welder to repair a single vertical picket on my pool gate that has detached at the top and bottom weld points. Material: Non-magnetic 300-series Stainless Steel (likely 304 or 316). Structure: The picket is a thin-walled hollow tube. The Job: Grind back the powder coating to bare, shiny metal at the joint. Securely weld the picket back to the top and bottom rails. TIG welding is preferred for a clean finish on thin stainless, but a high-quality MIG weld is acceptable. Equipment: You must bring your own welder (capable of stainless steel), shielding gas (Pure Argon or Trimix), and stainless-specific consumables/wire. Cleanup: Please ensure no iron contamination occurs (use a dedicated stainless wire brush/flap disc). Finish: The gate is currently black powder-coated. I will touch up with matt black spray paint post repair.

Ana did a fantastic job. Great communication and excellent works. Thank you!

Clean and stain deck

$400

St Kilda VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

High pressure wash Merbau Deck approx 20 m2. Stain the centre section, topcoat to entire deck. Sikkens oil supplied.

Stain removal

$200

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

25th Feb 2026

I’ve got stain on my wooden floor from some rubbish bag that leaked. Need to remove asap

Repair/ Replace, Sand and Stain Floorboards

$1,700

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Room size: 3.8m x 4.2m Replace missing or damaged baltic pine floorboards (roughly 2x2m). Sand and stain the floor.

Remove or cover stains on wood floor

$170

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

16th Feb 2026

Hi there we have water stains in our wood floor, that might also need varnish to cover it up. Left a wet piece of clothing and it left the marks in the image. Have tried using heat to get rid of water stain but didn’t work.

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

Help sanding and staining a back deck

$1,000

Thornbury VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2026

I’ve got a merbeu deck which is 1205 x 3200 plus 2700 x 1350 which needs to be sanded and stained. I can supply the oil, but all other equipment will need to be by you.

Outstanding. Hard worker, didn’t stop all day to deliver a brilliant result. Thank you for your help Pradeep, I will certainly use you again.

Prep and stain my small deck

$300

St Kilda East VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

I need my decking prepped and restained. Its 13x2m. It’s in fairly good condition as far as screws etc goes. Just sun damage to the surface. I’m open to advice on what stain to use and can purchase that separately. Ground floor. Easy access and parking.

Great communication right from the start.

Fill holes and paint/fix stains

$50

South Yarra VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Need to fill this holes and fix/paint or try to minimise these stains

Great work, very nice and fast.

Clean and stain outdoor deck / stairs / panels

$250

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

30metre2. Looking for someone to clean and stain my outdoor deck including side panel decking and 2 x small stairs. I do not have any of the stain / tools required

Great communication, punctual and did the exact job we needed with no issues. Highly recommend

The wooden panels on my balcony need repainting/restaining.

$500

St Kilda, Victoria

29th Dec 2025

I have the decking paint, I just need someone to prepare and paint/stain the wooden panels on my balcony. There are two ends that need painting that are approximately 3m x 3m and a harder to reach area above the windows and doors to my balcony which is approximately 6m in length and a bit under a meter in height. I have the paint.

Simon did a fantastic job of staining the wood panelling on my balcony! His preparation was outstanding and attention to detail fantastic.

Deck and outdoor cupboard stained

$300

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

8th Dec 2025

An existing deck approx. 6m x 5m to be oiled for maintenance purposes along with a cupboard that contains a hot water unit.

Efficient and professional, very pleased with the end result.

Decking Stain (Upper Terrace and Balcony)

$500

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

I am looking for someone to stain my decking with a triple coat on two floors (see photos). I will supply the oil stain (Intergrain UltraDeck Timber Oil). No sanding required.

Naveed did a great job with my decking. Really nice guy, very efficient and it looks beautiful.

Paint or Stain Timber Feature Wall Black – Office Wall in Cremorne

$400

Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

13th Nov 2025

We’re looking for a skilled painter to paint or stain this timber feature wall black in our new office space in Cremorne. The wall is approximately 11 sqm. Details: • Timber panel wall currently finished in a dark brown stain (see photo) • We’re after a smooth, even matte black finish — open to either paint or stain based on your recommendation • Includes prep work (light sanding or cleaning as needed) • Please supply all materials, tools, and protective coverings • Care to be taken to protect the surrounding walls, ceiling, and carpet • Ideally completed within the next week Location: Cremorne, VIC Area: ~11sqm

Happy with the work, Nathan was professional and very tidy.

Sand and stain table

$80

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

10th Nov 2025

I have an outdoor table with a wood top and wood arms on the chair - I want it sanded back and restrained in a dark walnut stain

Did a great job! Easy to deal with and very clean!

Remove stains on ceiling / walls

$200

South Yarra, Victoria

9th Nov 2025

Coffee pot exploded and coffee grounds stained on walls and ceiling. Tried to scrub but it’s still there, if you have a wall steamer or can recommend how to clean would be eternally grateful as renting! Happy for offers

Great service very quick and great communication! Highly recommend

Remove some mild stains from white quartz kitchen bench top

$100

St Kilda VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Hi seeking a skilled Airtasker’s to remove some mild marks from vinegar or lemon or cleaner from my white quartz kitchen bench top as per the picks - please include relevant successful experience and when you can get it done - thank you

Thank Gary did an amazing job removing stains and bring my bench back up to spreed. Has great reviews for a good reason - thank you