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Anthony did an exceptional job on the deck. He communicated well, went above and beyond what we expected and was super helpful. The deck looks absolutely fantastic. Anthony takes a lot of pride in his work, high attention to detail and is a professional and a great person to work with. Cannot recommend Anthony highly enough!

Sand and stain deck

$400

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

Very prompt & efficient. Also very educational :) will definitely use him for future accidents & cleanups

Remove stubborn carpet stain

$120

Paul is very experienced and does a great job.

Sand & Stain Decking

$550

Felipe was phenomenal in every way. Punctual, courteous, over and above what I expected, would recommend him to anybody.

Staining/Painting/Sealing Rear Deck

$100

Thanks John. Very professional

Stain timber pine fence

$300

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

Please replace and stain the beading

$150

Cottesloe WA 6010, Australia

15th Jul 2026

My dog chewed some of the beading they need to be replaced and stained. I’ve got some from Bunnings. You’ll need a circular saw or a diagonal cutter to cut them to sites needs to be glued and nailed in.

A small section of my kitchen wall is stained. That needs to be fixed.

$30

Wagga Wagga NSW 2650, Australia

15th Jul 2026

There is a small section of my kitchen ceiling which seems to have a bit of mould and is stained. Also a very small section with bubbles. The wall doesn't seem to be bowing out.

Sand, polish, light stain floorboards

$1,800

Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

15th Jul 2026

We have recently ripped up carpet. We want to sand and polish the bare floorboards in living area and hallway, with a subtle, natural stain to match other areas of house. Approx 20sqm. We also want to discuss re-polishing the small kitchen area too. Please note: - please bring all materials and clean up dust before polishing - needs minimum 3 coats of water-based polyurethane (including primer) - no stairs, easy access

Sand, polish, light stain of floorboards

$1,800

Mont Albert VIC 3127, Australia

15th Jul 2026

We have recently ripped up carpet. We want to sand and polish the bare floorboards in living area and hallway, with a subtle, natural stain to match other areas of house. Approx 20sqm. We also want to discuss re-polishing the small kitchen area too. Please note: - please bring all materials and clean up dust before polishing - needs minimum 3 coats of water-based polyurethane (including primer) - no stairs, easy access

Pavers cleaned/sealed/repaired and deck stained

$1,000

Melbourne VIC 3188, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Pavers and decking need revitalizing, grout replacement in some areas and sealing. Pavers to be cleaned and resealed - a couple need replacing in front yard. Decking requires oiling.

Restain my front porch decking in Eltham

$150

Eltham North VIC 3095, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Restain my deck please. Feel free to ask me any questions

Anthony did a wonderful job sanding and re staining our deck on our front porch, it’s made our house look brand new again. He is very punctual and knowledgeable. Please hire him, he’s the best!

Sand and restain deck and stairs

$100

Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Weather worn area of deck and stairs. Needs restaining - I have the stain required

Great job - very happy!

Drill and fit ~10 stainless eye bolts through verandah beam

$150

Rose Park SA 5067, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Simple job: drill through my timber verandah beam (30 mm thick) and fit approximately 10 x M10 x 75 mm stainless eye bolts with washers and Nyloc nuts. I supply all the hardware and a one-page sheet with marked photos showing exactly where each bolt goes - one near each post, one mid-bay, all on a level line. You bring a drill, a sharp 10.5 mm bit, a spanner and a step ladder. Single-storey, flat paving, max height approx. 2.4 m.

Deck sanded and stained

$250

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Need our back deck briefly sanded (maybe not) but stained with new polish for open home. Is 4870mm by 3000mm (approx 5m by 3m)

Well done, great optically pleasing work and quick.

Sand and stain deck

$4,500

Samford Village QLD 4520, Australia

28th Jun 2026

We have roughly 140sqm of deck that needs to be prepped, sanded and stained in Samford Valley. 25sqm of the deck needs to be sanded back to bare the rest is a light sand.

Nick was fast and reliable and we’re really happy with the result.

Replace two Stainless Steel Flexible Braided Hose Water Connectors

$50

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Hot water Stainless Steel Flexible Braided Hose Water Connector in the en-suite needs to be replaced. Require to also replace the cold one

Anthony did a great job. Highly recommended, will use again in future jobs.

Build flat pack stainless tables

$100

Sydney, New South Wales

22nd Jun 2026

Got 5 stainless steel benches delivered that need building right now

Great and fast communication

Paint wall and stain paint front door

$500

Greenvale VIC 3059, Australia

21st Jun 2026

I have two paint jobs. 1. painting 3 small white walls in the kitchen. all 2.4 high, wall one- 1.5m wide, second- 1.2m wide, and third small corner wall about 600mm. 2. front door from inside and out, sanded back and stain repainted. door size- 2.2m high, 1.6m wide

good job and service

Fix the pin hinged mirrored stainless steel door of a cabinet

$50

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Big cabinet door needs to be fixed. The left door has come off completely. No idea how it has to be fixed? Soldered?

Michael did an excellent job and was perfectly on time.

Fix stained floorboards

$500

Preston VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I have damaged the floorboards in my rental in two places due to pot plant drainage issues, see attached photos. I'm looking for a reasonable quote from an experienced tradesperson to fix these. Evidence of similar work in the past would be appreciated. Location: Preston Thanks!

Colin is professional and a lovely guy as well. Would absolutely use him again

Sand and stain deck

$500

Malvern VIC 3146, Australia

30th May 2026

Looking for a professional to come and sand and stain the wood along our pool and outdoor balcony

Highly recommend! Great communicator and super eager to help.

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.