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Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

Great communication and job well done

Restain & varnish Stair case

$10

Job very well done. Professionals. Good communication.

Brush and Stain Deck

$250

Kynan did a really fantastic job. it's always hard choosing one person from a long list but we couldn't have been happier. Fast communication, easy to deal with, high quality work and attention to detail. Thanks Kynan!

Deck clean and stain

$500

Great to deal with. Prompt and efficient

Stain small deck and steps

$200

Great work re-staining my deck!

Stain deck black

$500

What's the average cost of a staining service

$200 - $700

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$200

median

$400

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$700

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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

Stain timber door colour match with garage door.

$250

Griffin QLD, Australia

9th May 2026

Stain timber door with the same colour as my garage

Final sand and stain of French doors

$150

Sutherland NSW 2232, Australia

9th May 2026

2x French doors have been stripped and sanded of paint and required final sand and stain. Stain provided

Water stain removal from floorboard

$150

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

9th May 2026

Plant pot leakage water stain removal

Sand and paint jarrah front doors with stained glass

$400

Ashby WA, Australia

8th May 2026

Double Front doors need to be painted white. They are recycled jarrah doors with stained glass in middle. The internal part of the door is painted cream and the other side is unpainted. They will need to be sanded.

Hang wall mounted stainless shelves in bedroom

$150

Tamarama NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

I have 2 wall mounted shelves that need to be fixed in the bedroom. 10kg each 1845 x 495 x 100 I also have a box I need opened with a tool, see picture for detail

Paint wall and cover up water stains and cracks

$300

Edens Landing QLD, Australia

8th May 2026

Paint wall and cover up water stains and

Replace shower stainless steel hose

$99

Auburn NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

Replace shower stainless steel hose

Painting Job - water stain

$150

Albany Creek QLD, Australia

8th May 2026

Paint job for a water stain on ceiling

Stain my deck

$350

Pascoe Vale VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2026

Sand and stain my decks 5mx5m + a step & 1800x4m Also supply stain

Awesome bloke. Very skilled and great work ethic

Replace section of stained carpet

$250

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

28th Apr 2026

Stain on carpet that can’t be removed, looking to replacement stained section with spare carpet we have in storage.

Nilesh, was prompt and easy to work with.

Staining a treehouse

$200

Dural NSW, Australia

26th Apr 2026

We would like to Stain our treehouse. It’s 4m by 3m. 2 coats.

Thanks good job

Staining a pine treated pergola

$150

Deanside VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2026

A freshly installed pergola needs painting. It needs 2 coats. Paint will be provided.

Garry was very professional in his approach and he was happy to follow instructions to satisfy the customer. Well done

Welding stainless steel

$150

Patterson Lakes VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Weld joins for 4 strip drains on balconies.

On time and did a great job.

Timber deck sanded back ready for staining

$200

North Parramatta NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2026

I have a pine timber deck about 3m x 3.2m which needs sanding back so that I can stain it. I tried to Gerni off mould and now it’s patchy ☹️

I’m really pleased with Stefan’s work. The job was much more difficult than I anticipated. He was very pleasant and accommodating. I would definitely use his services again 👍

Apply Stainless steel wiring for my vines -

$100

Byron Bay NSW, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Apply 3 sets of stainless steel wiring on a pine fence to replicate my other ones

Super great communicator and finished promptly

Sand back and stain balcony decking

$800

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Sand and restain of a 10m x 5m balcony. You need to supply equipment and materials (I can get the stain if you tell me quantity needed). Price very negotiable - happy for you to tell me number of hours and hourly rate to negotiate.

Super quick, easy and well done! Highly recommend

Clean and seal/stain deck

$300

Epping NSW, Australia

7th Apr 2026

A Deck with 2 steps and 2 planter boxes

Good communication and very responsive. workmanship also very good.

Sand and do two rounds of stain/paint/oil on my 4x4m deck.

$375

Queens Park NSW, Australia

7th Apr 2026

You will need your own sander, oil/paint and materials. 4x4m wood deck. It's in good condition (as in no rotting), but needs a sand to remove some left over mould and then to oil. As we seem to have a few days of sunshine, I'd like this done ASAP. There is plenty of parking and I might be able to get you an undercover park too. There is a lift to the floor then one flight of internal stairs. An easy job but needed before Wed 15th April. Thanks

Hi even though there was a bit of a sanding issue Allan and his team sorted it all out and extremely happy with results Thanks Allan.

Deck Sand, Oil/stain

$1,200

Red Hill QLD, Australia

5th Apr 2026

Sand, fill & oil timber deck (36m²) Looking for an experienced deck sander/finisher to sand back, fill gaps/cracks where needed, and apply 2–3 coats of a high-quality oil/stain to merbau colour (e.g. Intergrain, Feast Watson, Sikkens or equivalent). Deck is ~36m², wide hardwood boards (solid Aussie timber). Please include: • Equipment (proper floor/deck sander, not handheld only) • Product you recommend/use

Nice guy very accommodating

Ceiling mould patch – clean, stain-block and paint (cosmetic only)

$200

Perth, Western Australia

30th Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to do a cosmetic cover-up of a small mould patch on a ceiling in my apartment. This is NOT a full mould removal job — strata will be handling that later. I just need it to look clean and presentable as strata keep delaying the date of repairs. Scope of work: Clean/wipe down affected area (mould treatment spray) Apply stain-blocking primer (to prevent marks coming through) Repaint ceiling area to blend in Details: Area is small (see photos) Standard ceiling height Ideally someone with painting/handyman experience Important: This is a quick, cosmetic job only Not expecting full remediation. Timing: This week if possible. In Highgate. Budget: Looking for reasonable quotes (this should be a quick job) Thank you so much !

Emran and Faraz came to my place after work because that was the only time that suited me . They fixed mould from my ceiling . It looks really good now . They were very easy to deal with and did a great job