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

Remove stubborn carpet stain

$120

Thank you so much for the great job you did on our decking..it's a massive decking and Michael went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right and on time.

Deck repair, stained and sanded

$2,500

Great work definitely recommend

Sand and stain deck

$500

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

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

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

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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

Remove Existing Bench & Install Stainless Steel Sink/Trough

$1,000

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Looking for a licensed plumber/tradesperson to remove an existing benchtop and install a wall-mounted stainless-steel sink/trough in a kitchenette/utility area. Job includes: Remove the entire existing left-hand benchtop Install wall-mounted stainless-steel sink/trough Connect to existing water supply and drainage Supply/install required brackets, waste fittings, valves and minor plumbing materials Make good the area after bench removal Keep the existing double sink, taps, benchtop and filtration system on the right-hand side operational No new exposed water pipes should be required, as existing plumbing is already accessible. We will supply the stainless-steel sink/trough. Please provide an approximate quote including labour and required fittings/materials.

Build stainless steel legs for stone benchtop

$10

Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

31st Aug 2026

I need someone to weld 3 stainless steel legs, either round or square for a 2900mm long stone benchtop (around 90kg). Dimensions for legs space is 250mm depth. 1060mm high. 3 of them must be able to be bolted to the ground. Tasker to provide all materials.

Sand, treat and stain small damaged timber floor area

$250

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

31st Aug 2026

Small section of timber flooring in kitchen where the finish has been removed and there is some black staining along the edge. I need the small areas sanded/treated, stained and coated to match the surrounding areas before new kitchen cabinets are installed.

Install stainless steel snorkel

$350

Londonderry NSW 2753, Australia

30th Aug 2026

Cut fender and install snorkel 5inch phat bar on landcrusier template provided

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.

Handy person to repair and reinsert broken stainless steel letterbox

$120

Sydney NSW 2120, Australia

30th Aug 2026

My front open brick insert letterbox was hit by a reversing car and has detached from cavity. The stainless steel opening front needs to be fixed (internal flap hinge has broken) and reattached to stone mount cavity. If you had a small dollop of standard mortar to fix the small pieces of the stone base that have cracked that would be perfect

Clean wood and then stain undercover area

$500

Valley Heights NSW 2777, Australia

30th Aug 2026

I have an outdoor shelter. The frame is timber. It needs to be cleaned first as it has mould, and then stained. I will provide the stain and cleaning products.

Remove heavily stained beige engineered stone benchtop, stained grey

$100

Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia

30th Aug 2026

10 to 15 yr old kitchen benchtop assumed engineered stone, originally cream / beige colour. Not sure what tenants did to cause heavily stained grey stains next to sink, think top surface has crazed in spots, hoping someone can fix rather than replace. I know $100 is unrealistic. Unit is vacant Benchtop approx 600 deep x 2100 long with 300 return, then other 600 deep x 900 wide (Stove in-between). Happy to remove sink if that helps.

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

Sand, stain and coat a section of wooden flooring to match colour

$750

Tempe NSW 2044, Australia

14th Aug 2026

We've recently moved into a house where one section of wooden floorboards is coloured differently to the nearby sections. We would like that section of floor restained so that it better matches the rest of the house. We know it likely won't be possibly to perfectly match the colour - that's fine, we just want the difference to be less obvious. The area measures approximately 3.5m x 3.5m. We don't know what wood the floorboards are made of, nor what stains or products have been used. The house is from around 1900. We are seeking someone to: - Sand that area of floor back, - Stain the floorboards to better match the rest of the house, and - Apply a new topcoat. We will pay for the stain and top coat - but would appreciate your expertise to choose and purchase the right products to use, particularly to best match the colour. The house is currently empty so there's no furniture etc to work around. We will have some people painting the house at the same time but will make sure they are not in your way. Work can be carried out any time between Sat 15 Aug to Thu 20 Aug. There's free street parking outside and it's usually not difficult to find a spot. We're just off Princes Highway, near Tempe and Sydenham stations. Feel free to ask any questions.

Phil did a great job with our flooring work. The job was complete within a couple of days of acceptance and we were very happy with the results.

Repaint balcony ceiling to cover water stains

$200

Marsfield NSW 2122, Australia

11th Aug 2026

I need a painter to touch up and repaint my balcony ceiling. There are a few water stain lines from an old gutter leak (gutter is already fixed). New added: Sand and apply varnish to the wooden front door. I have the varnish ready

Haroon did an amazing job on painting the ceiling and getting the door vanished, we'll def hire him again

Fix a paint chip on wall

$40

Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

10th Aug 2026

Fix the paint chip on my wall.

Great guy, finished the job with precision and ease.

I need a clean hole cut into a stainless steel laundry trough

$60

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

31st Jul 2026

I need a clean circular hole cut into the side of this steel cupboard. I cut a rough hole in it myself to feed the washine machine hose through, but I need a cleaner hole cut in before I move out. The laundry cupboard has one of those slim stainless-steel laundry troughs with a storage cabinet underneath, next to the washing machine. The washing machine will be moved out of the apartment on Friday 7 Aug so I'd like someone to come on Saturday 8 Aug.

Nice guy, did a great job

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.

Great service. Thank you

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!

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.

Stain and seal a timber front door

$400

Riverton WA 6148, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Need to get a front door&frame painted at a new build in Riverton. Want a solvent based stain and then sealed with polyurethane clear coat. Consists of 2 820 wide doors with a glass panel/flyscreen in the middle of each

Paul did an exceptional job staining our double front door