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Great communication and did a great job. Can't ask for more.

Deck staining

$400

Great communication and end product, was really accomodating with some minor changes and did a great job, highly recommend!

Stain timber posts and paint downpipe

$300

Great work re-staining my deck!

Stain deck black

$500

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

Michael did an amazing job bringing our old deck back to life.

Deck sanding and staining

$600

Great communication and job well done

Restain & varnish Stair case

$10

What's the average cost of a staining service

$200 - $700

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$200

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$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 glass door repair (glass intact but coming out)

$10

Moorooduc VIC 3933, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Stain glass door has glass coming out see pics. Glass all still intact. Can take off hinges and deliver for repair. Open to offers for price

Replace step(s) on timber deck and re-stain deck

$500

Northmead NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2026

One step has broken and needs replacing. Other steps need inspecting and possible reinforcement. Deck and steps need re-staining. Quote required.

Stainless steel door finish restoration

$200

Henley Beach South SA, Australia

5th Jun 2026

I need help restoring the appearance of two stainless steel cabinet doors. The doors are structurally fine and smooth to touch, but the surface finish has become uneven and patchy after cleaning with a stainless steel cleaner (Bar Keepers Friend). The issue is cosmetic only. Issue; Patchy / cloudy appearance across both stainless steel doors Finish is uneven and visible in all lighting conditions Surface is completely smooth (no dents or roughness) Likely caused by uneven reaction/abrasion from Bar Keepers Friend Original consistent brushed/satin finish has been affected Job description; Restore a uniform stainless steel finish across both doors Remove patchiness and uneven reflection Re-establish consistent brushed or satin appearance Blend entire door surfaces (not spot repair) Ensure both doors visually match each other

Sand/stain existing floorboard

$500

Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Sand stain existing floor boards in a small lounge room Move fridge, tv, washing machine pre and post sand

Sand and stain deck

$500

Glenmore Park, New South Wales

5th Jun 2026

Sand and stain deck / top boarder/ letterbox Has been pressure cleaned and had some repairs done

Stain wooden deck

$500

Warriewood NSW, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Have had deck replaced and now need to have new/old stained. Old section will most likely need to be sanded and 1 coast. New section will most likely need 2 coats. This will require a 2 hour break to dry. I have most equipment and stain but no sander. Would like work to be done ASAP before it rains again.

Fence staining needed

$10

Heidelberg Heights VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

We need our Merbau timber fence to be stained. The fence is approximately 1.8m in height, with each panel being around 1.5–2m wide, and there are approximately 8 panels in total. Requirements: * Two coats of stain * Both sides of the fence to be stained * Cabot or Intergrain products are acceptable * Stain/materials to be supplied by the tradesperson Could you please provide a quote for the complete job, including all materials and labour costs?

A hole in a led light stained glass door frame

$100

Wallan VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2026

The strong winds blew the little bit out that was cracked

Need a Painter/handyman to fix stains on the wall

$150

West Melbourne, Victoria

28th May 2026

Bathroom wall has stains on it. We need to repaint the whole wall or fix the stains. Refer the pictures.

Rohit was great, easy to communicate and did a great job. Would definitely recommend him

Sand & stain floors

$7,000

South Yarra VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

Needing a good floorer to sand and stain floors in rooms as photographed. Hope you can start on Saturday. We want to bring the floors back to natural colour of timber and stain would be clear coat matt finish. Please note this includes the steps on the stairs as well

Great job thank you

Deck sanding and staining

$1,000

Manly West QLD 4179, Australia

27th May 2026

Need the back deck sanded and stained

Great work, good communicator and was able to do the job quickly and showed up on time. Thank you Nick!

New mesh on fly screens, stainless steel bath drain replacement, etc

$200

Smithfield QLD 4878, Australia

17th May 2026

Will pay hourly rate. I am preparing my home for the rental market, so I need lots of small jobs completing. Most of my fly screens need new mesh, stainless steel bath drains need replacing, leaking tap, a few gaps filled and general maintenance. Thank you!

Adaptable and a very lovely fellow too! Highly recommend.

Stain my wood wall

$200

Gnangara WA, Australia

11th May 2026

I have a walnut stained wall that needs to be finished, needs a smooth coat applied. Current coat is patchy / streaky.

Ari is incredible, helped me out tremendously and turned my bad DIY project into something I’m seriously impressed with! Will be using his services again 👌

Replace shower stainless steel hose

$99

Auburn NSW, Australia

8th May 2026

Replace shower stainless steel hose. Quote to Supply and Install

Easy to communicate would recommend

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

Stain bamboo fence

$200

Keilor East VIC, Australia

24th Apr 2026

Wash and stain 20 metres of bamboo fencing. We have all of the supplies.

Adam was friendly, efficient.

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.