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Excellent all-around repair work! Professional, reliable, and skilled across many home tasks. Everything was done efficiently with great attention to detail and quality. Highly recommend for any home fixing or maintenance needs.

Painter required to stain 2 doors

$50

Great work re-staining my deck!

Stain deck black

$500

Sharn did the most amazing job and would recommend him do any painting, Sanding or oiling work!

Window sanding and staining

$7,000

So impressed with his repair!

Stained glass panel repair. Quite a small hole

$800

He is a gem I totally recommend him I am 100% happy with his work

Need to Install an internal door. Need to stain the door aswell.

$200

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

What's the average cost of a staining service

$200 - $667

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$200

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$400

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$667

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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

Floorboards need sanding and re-polishing/Stain asap

$10

Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need a small area approx 10-12m2 living/dining room and study nook area sanded and polished Stain to match Whats currently there now (cherry rich colour) Need done by someone who has experience with flooring and has the equipment! NO COWBOYS!

Sand Deck and Apply Stain/Sealant

$500

Penrith NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Remove items of furniture from deck (2 x lounges, dining table, cabinets, fridge, barbecue) Lightly sand deck Apply 2 coats of stain/sealant (to be provided) Area circa 9m x 5m

Repair chips, crack and remove stains on stone kitchen benchtop

$1,000

Forest Lodge NSW, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I’m looking for an experienced stone repair specialist to fix damage to my kitchen benchtop. Issues include: • Several small chips along the front edge • Visible discolouration / staining on the surface (see photos) • General patchy marks that I haven’t been able to remove with normal cleaning The benchtop appears to be engineered stone (light/white colour). I’m hoping the chips can be filled and colour-matched, and the staining treated or polished back to an even finish. Please only respond if you have experience with stone benchtop repairs and refinishing.

Sand and stain my floors in Eltham

$10

Eltham North VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Lounge kitchen dining, open plan area. Entrance, stairwell and landing. Sanding and staining.

Brayco Stainless steel bench installation

$200

Salisbury SA, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone experienced to install a commercial stainless steel bench. Bench size is approximately 5900mm long x 2500mm wide (modular stainless setup) to be installed in a plaster/production room. Location: Salisbury area Access is good and plans can be provided. Ideally someone with commercial fit-out or stainless installation experience. Just installed in the plaster room Looking to get this installed soon. Please message me if interested or if you’d like to come past and have a look.

Concrete stain/painting

$10

Ashwood VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

We have a brand new driveway (plain concrete) old concrete in the back, and stamped old concrete under the verandah. Would like it all to be consistent in colour (monument) paint vs stain?

Deck cleaning and staining

$100

Box Hill NSW 2765, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Would like deck to be stained and cleaned

Supply and install stainless steel security doors

$200

Ashfield, New South Wales

26th Feb 2026

I have two doors (hinge) that need stainless steel security doors. Give me your quote for supply and install.

Stain oak doors

$300

Mount Eliza VIC 3930, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

We need a painter to stain our new very large front door, 2 sliding glass doors, and one large window. Inside and outside. All Tasmanian oak. I have the stain and the brushes already.

Great job thank you! 10/10 recommend!

Stain deck area

$250

Diamond Creek VIC 3089, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need stairs and balcony area restained. I can supply the stain. Just one coat, to get rid of surface scratches.

Very efficient and thorough

Hole cut, stainless steel

$120

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2026

Simon Says Juice. Based in Darlinghurst Sydney. Stainless steel bench. Nothing too tricky. Require a 10 cm diameter hole to be cut through it. Any man with the correct drillbit and a spare 30 minutes you can get it done. Don’t all rush at once!

Incredible attention to detail! The perfect circle was cut.

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

Sand and stain merbau

$300

Doreen VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Sand and stain merbau stairs and small front decking

Anthony was easy to deal with, job was done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend

Stain deck

$10

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Court yard Decking requires sanding and staining

Very efficient and thorough. Has done an amazing job!

Stain a small decking, fix a trellis

$100

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Stain a small deck with 2 steps (approx 4m x 4m), re-attach a trellis to a fence where it’s coming off.

Very happy thanks Michael

Need our outside Deck stained

$249

Granville NSW 2142, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Our deck size is 28ft x 10ft approx It need to be stained No deck railing only deck floor side stairs Looking for reasonable offers only Avoid sending me too much Labor cost thanks

Excellent job done by this gentleman 👏

Sand timber floor and stain dark colour

$1,000

Byron Bay NSW, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Sand floors and stain dark colour 140 sqm

Jonti was super helpful with sanding and staining our warehouse timber floors, he faced a lot of challenges with debris and he was able to cope and completed the task to satisfaction. Thanks heaps

Install stainless steel wire& all fittings between timber post

$150

Mooroolbark VIC 3138, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Install stainless steel wire & fittings between timber post at the back patio for creeping plants

Job completed to my expectation.

Stain my deck

$300

Beecroft, New South Wales

1st Feb 2026

Stain our back merbau deck, bench and railings - dimensions are 9m x 5m in the attached photo. Total sqm is closer to 55m including the bench etc. Looking for 3 x coats on flat and sub exposed areas of the deck. Looking for 2 coats on the other areas. We will supply the oil for staining.

Mark did a fantastic job with our deck. He is also a great communicator.

Repair water stained plaster and paint

$100

Mentone VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Repair and paint water damaged ceiling

Great work nice guy.