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Recent Staining reviews

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

Window sanding and staining

$7,000

Great work re-staining my deck!

Stain deck black

$500

Nick was so great. Would recommend him. Great communication and great job!

Staining deck

$500

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

Roshen was an absolute pleasure to deal with, he was friendly, trustworthy and incredibly skilled. He sanded back my dining table to perfection, he took a lot of care and had great attention to detail. It’s clear he knows exactly what he’s doing and the result is honestly incredible as my table looks brand new. I’d highly recommend Roshen to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a genuinely authentic person to work with.

Handyman to Sand the legs of a Dining Table and Stain it

$300

Job very well done. Professionals. Good communication.

Brush and Stain Deck

$250

What's the average cost of a staining service

$200 - $675

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$200

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$400

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$675

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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

Repair urine stained floorboards/skirting board

$450

Bassendean WA, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Cat has been pissing in the corner of apartment which has blackened the floorboards and damaged the skirting board in this area . Looking to have the floorboard/skirting board repaired so it blends in with the rest of the floor and removes the smell. (Before and after photos of the damage attached)

Timber door stain and varnish

$100

Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Raw finish timber front door needs stain and varnish ASAP. I have a stain and varnish product which hopefully suits the job. I started doing it myself but immediately worried about it being uneven and stopped. Bonus points if you can even out the one lighter panel on the front. (Not the difference in timber colour in the images is just lighting). Need this done Sunday 15 or Monday 16 March.

Sand deck and stain it.

$500

Camperdown, New South Wales

14th Mar 2026

We have a deck that is about 15m2 and 5 stairs that need to be sanded and stained so it looks fresh. You will need to suplly your own tools. We can supply the stain

Staining of fence

$200

Kensington NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Stain the fence posts. Will provide stain and brush. Front fence (one side), side fence (both sides).

Fix the stainless steel shelf

$50

Phillip ACT, Australia

14th Mar 2026

We need someone to put some screw to secure the shelf into the stainless steel bench. Easy job if you have the right tools

Sand and stain small bit of floor TODAY or TOMO

$400

Surry Hills, New South Wales

14th Mar 2026

I have a small rectangle 1m x 3.5m of floor that needs to be sanded and stained with Brown Japan - need it to be done ASAP this weekend. Can be a simple Jobs doesn’t need a giant sanding machine. Understand that is not best finish but it’s a small thing don’t over cook it I don’t have tools or Brown Japan stain - materials on top

Deck restaining

$400

Manly Vale NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Prep and restaining of outdoor decking and steps. Some sanding already completed. Cleaning and prep products purchased.

Casement doors sanded and re stained

$500

Tarragindi QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Sand and re stain casement doors

Cut stainless steel drain beds and re weld to size in Patterson lakes

$200

Patterson Lakes VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Tile inserts for drains need to be shortened by cutting and rewelding ends back on. 4 of them to do. Can bring them to you if not too far to travel.

Awesome job and service. Really good person to deal with.

Weld stainless driveway gutter edges

$500

Westleigh NSW 2120, Australia

4th Mar 2026

I have new driveway stainless gutter partiakly installed - its bottom embedded in concrete. It is 4.5m long and 250mm wide. It consists if 5 joints and 5 grills on top. The edges of them do mot quute match to eash other. I want the edjes bent bit and welded together, so they look nice. We can put some patch on the outside to make it stronger. Also need to weld stainless bolts/handles on the sides to be embedded in concrete, so the edges stick to concrete and do not push on the grills. II gave my estimate based on 3h job. I will pay more if we need more time. On the other hand, if you finish earlier I have other similar tasks to weld to use my 3h. I will be helping you. We can discuss details over the phone. This is a frontyard job, so it has to look nice. I expect you having over 2 years experience doing stainless weldings, and a proper welder and other welding tools. The quote should include your consumables like gas and stainless wire. I have 10A power points nearby.

Good work! Thank you.

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

Deck sand and stain

$10

Footscray VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Sand deck, pergola and wooden doors plus stain. Picture below from construction, can’t find finished pictures. Additional pictures added to assist with quotes. Update: Original photo for reference + current condition photos to show wear Front deck: approx 5m x 1.2m, light sand and stain Back deck: approx 5m x 2.5m, light sand and stain Back doors: sand and stain Back pergola: approx 3m tall, light sand and stain of rafters, stain only of shade slats

Great communication and completed as per quote. Happy with service

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