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Lovely, genuine guy who cares about doing a good job for the customer. Thanks.

I need my deck stained / refreshed

$800

Very reliable and great work

Falcon house touch up stain/paint outside

$2,500

Kynan did an excellent job high quality job and had great communication through out

Timber deck and posts stained/ oiled and small amount of painting

$600

Did an excellent job staining deck.

Deck sand and stain

$600

Jay was amazing. Highly recommended Jay for hanyman jobs. He did the most amazing job with the gurney of about 100 stairs .👏👏👏

Clean and stain deck

$300

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

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 or paint a pool deck

$500

Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia

17th Sep 2026

My pool deck is in dire need of revarnishing / staining / painting. Don’t really care, as long as it gets done. I estimate it to be about 45m2

Stain block, lining condition, making even and paint. Plasterer needed

$10

Melton South VIC 3338, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Stain block, lining condition, making even and paint. Plasterer need. Pls provide your quote.

Sand and stain deck

$300

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

16th Sep 2026

Sand and stain deck. The deck is 5670mmx5820mm. It also has 4 wooden posts which will need to be painted.

EXISTING HARDWOOD TIMBER FLOORS TO BE SANDED, POLISHED AND RE STAINED

$2,750

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

15th Sep 2026

4 bedrooms plus the walk and associated walk ins and wadrobes, a walkway which has steps at either end (8 in total) and a living room. Area is covering 70m2 and would like it to be re stained

Find and repair roof leak causing bathroom ceiling water stain

$350

Newtown QLD 4350, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an appropriately licensed/insured tradesperson to investigate and repair what appears to be a small roof leak above our bathroom. There is visible water staining on the bathroom ceiling near the cornice (photo attached). There is only a roof above this area, so I would like the roof/roof space inspected to determine where the water is entering. Looking for someone who can: Inspect the roof and roof space above the affected area Identify the source of the water ingress Repair/seal the source of the leak Check the affected ceiling/plasterboard for any significant damage Advise whether the ceiling needs repair or simply stain-blocking/repainting once completely dry Please include any materials required in your offer, or let me know separately if materials are likely to be additional. I’m mainly concerned with fixing the source properly rather than just covering the ceiling stain.

Sand and stain a deck

$400

Mornington VIC 3931, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Prepare sand and restain my deck approx 4 metre by 3 metre

Preparing and staining part of the exterior of house and deck

$200

Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Clean and apply 3rd coat of stain on exterior weathertex cladding and spotted gum decking on large deck. Also stain second coat 2 wooden gates and paint retaining wall.

Works hard. Takes care. Professional. Would definitely hire again

Restore glass and stainless steel finish

$100

Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia

15th Sep 2026

- glass has faded and stainless steel has dulled - task is to restore both glass and stainless steel to original finish

Remove water stain

$180

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Remove/treat water stains on ceiling and touch up/repaint affected areas. Please advise if stain-blocking primer is required. High ceiling will need ladder

Great work, great job! Thanhs guys

Stainless steel welding and mild steel welding

$250

Brooklyn Park SA 5032, Australia

9th Sep 2026

stainless steel and mild steel welding

Great work real professional

Deck and slatted fence clean, sand and stain

$1,800

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced professional to clean, sand and stain the decked area, fence and gate. Deck: 7.5 x 2.9 Bench: 0.56 x 6 Screen: 5.6 x 2 Gate: 1.35 x 1.35

Excellent work without any fuss at all. The deck is looking heaps better. Thanks for your help.

Re stain front and rear deck

$400

Kallangur QLD 4503, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Clean and re stain front external staircase and walkway to front door + rear deck and back external staircase

Incredible work, great comms. Highly recommended

Fit, stain and polish timber floorboards

$2,000

Vaucluse NSW 2030, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Small section of timber flooring needs to be installed. This will include purchasing floorboards, install them and staining them ensuring they match the existing flooring. Subfloor may also need to be replaced. Happy to negotiate price pending scope

One of the best patch jobs I’ve seen on flooring. Highly recommend. Goes the extra mile to make it perfect!

Stainless tac weld

$100

Murarrie QLD 4172, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Require someone to come and do a couple of small stainless tac welds where it has broken off for trolley wheel

Geoff did a great job for us

Repair damaged floorboard x2: replace, fit, stain

$350

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

30th Aug 2026

Two floorboards are damaged and need replaced. The replacement boards don't need to perfectly match (this is coming ahead of a later renovation), but a close stain would be great.

Very positive experience with Anthony. Punctual, efficient and very helpful!

Paint Alfresco Ceiling and stain deck

$500

North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Looking for someone experienced to finish off my outdoor alfresco area in North Lakes in preparation for selling the house. Alfresco ceiling * I have already completed the initial coat of white paint on the ceiling. * It does not need multiple coats, special weatherproofing or a full repainting system. * I just need one final coat plus any final touch-ups to get an even, tidy finish. * I will supply the paint. * Existing fans and lights need to be worked around/protected. Deck * Once the ceiling painting is finished, clean the timber deck, including removing any paint splashes and surface dirt. * Apply decking stain/oil to refresh the existing finish. * No major sanding or full deck restoration required. This is straightforward sale preparation. I can supply the paint, decking product, etc. as required. Hourly pay or good price for the complete job. I’ve put $500 as an initial budget. Please include your hourly rate or complete-job price and availability.

Excellent work my Andrew. Will definitely use again

Retaining wall staining

$150

North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Stain a retaining wall for an outdoor yard Approx 15m x 1m - photos show the detail Stain tub provided (4L) as well as 2 microfibre brushes

Enrico did a brilliant job! He went above and beyond and really impressed us with the finished work. Thank you!

Staining back of house and deck

$900

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Deck and house timber stain Looking for someone experienced to clean, prepare and stain the timber at the rear of my house. Scope includes: Clean and prepare the existing back deck. Light sand/prep where required. Stain the full deck area. Stain the vertical timber cladding across the rear of the house. Stain the timber under the roof/eaves where required. Protect windows, brickwork, outdoor kitchen and surrounding areas. Apply enough coats to achieve an even, quality finish. Clean up once completed. The timber is currently weathered in some areas, particularly the deck, so preparation is important. Photos attached showing the full area. Please quote including labour and advise whether stain/materials are included or need to be supplied separately. Looking for someone with previous deck and exterior timber staining experience.

Amit’s attention to detail and craftsmanship were excellent. The finished work was completed to a high standard. The main area for improvement was communication around pricing. The scope and price changed during the job, but we did not receive a clear revised quote before the work was completed. The final cost was double the original price. Clear approval of any price changes before continuing would have improved the overall experience.

Sand and stain Merbau timber privacy fence — materials supplied

$2,200

Arncliffe NSW 2205, Australia

19th Aug 2026

Approx. 27 m long × 2.5 m high (approx. 67.5 m²), one visible side. Scope: • Thoroughly clean and prepare timber • Sand weathered/rough areas and provide an even finish • Apply two coats of supplied exterior Merbau timber stain/oil, following manufacturer instructions • Protect paving, plants, pool glass and adjacent surfaces from dust/stain • Include all labour, drop sheets, masking and cleanup etc Materials and equipment supplied including hand sander, stain and applicator. Please quote based on experience with Merbau/timber screening and advise estimated duration. Photos attached.

Solid and thorough job, easy to deal with, and flexible with the start date..

Deck and balustrading restained

$500

West Lakes SA 5021, Australia

16th Aug 2026

​Title: Timber Deck Cleaning & Restaining + Post & Rail Painting ​Description: Looking for an experienced tasker to clean and restain an outdoor timber deck and paint a short post-and-rail fence. ​I already have the stain (Cabot's range—previously used on this deck), so you won't need to supply the main finish. ​Scope of Work: ​Prep: Wash down the deck and fence area thoroughly to prepare the timber surfaces. ​Main Deck Area (2 Coats): ​Front section: Approx. 5m x 5m (plus ~500mm high fascia/edge) ​Side return: Approx. 5m x 200mm ​Access step ​Fence (2 Coats): Approx. 15 linear metres of post-and-rail fence. ​Application: Apply two coats of the provided Cabot's product to the deck, step, and post-and-rail fence, allowing adequate dry time between coats. ​Details & Requirements: ​Must bring your own pressure washer/cleaning equipment, brushes, rollers, and basic prep tools. ​Experience with timber deck maintenance and Cabot's products preferred. ​Please ensure clean lines and neat application around edges. ​Location: West Lakes Budget: $500 (Open to quotes based on scope)

Dean was a great communicator and a pleasure to work with. Kept me updated on all the steps. Definitely recommend him