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Ke Le did an excellent job, and made sure they got things done exactly as needed. Will be asking their help in future

Mount 3 wall fans + 2 stainless steel shelves to concrete wall

$200

Rudi did a good job on cable balustrade on my back deck. He came up with a good solution.

Replace/retighten ends of 3.2mm 7x7 stainless steel cable balustrade

$50

Kynan was easy to work with and did a great job.

Stain my deck

$250

Great job, functional and professional

Repair stainless steel balusters

$100

Great communication, good to deal with

Sand and stain wooden drawers

$150

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

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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

Stainless steel flue

$1,500

Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Wanted: Stainless Steel Flue Pipe & Fittings for Pool Heater Required Items: Flue Pipes (125mm / 5-inch diameter): 3x 4-meter lengths 1x 2-meter length Fittings (to match 125mm / 5-inch flue): 90° elbows (specify quantity needed) 45° bends (specify quantity needed) Material & Construction Requirements: Material: Stainless steel corrosion resistant Seams: Must have welded seams (required for gas heater installation safety). Prefer the above lengths, but if you have another configuration please advise.

Stain and fit entrance door

$800

Kingswood NSW 2747, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Stain wooden entrance door, install hinges and locks and fit door New door measured are exactly the same as existing

Marble Kitchen Benchtop – Stain Removal / Surface Restoration

$10

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Looking for an experienced marble or natural stone restoration specialist to remove marks from a kitchen benchtop. During recent plastering works, a plasterboard sheet was left on the marble kitchen benchtop, resulting in visible white/cloudy marks on the surface. Scope of Work: * Inspect the affected marble surface. * Determine whether the marks are plaster residue, staining, or surface etching. * Professionally clean, polish, or restore the affected area as required. * Restore the original appearance and finish of the marble as closely as possible. * Ensure no further damage occurs during treatment. Photos attached for reference. Please only respond if you have experience with marble benchtop restoration and the appropriate equipment. Location: Melbourne CBD / Docklands Please provide your quote and availability.

Excellent communication and very professional

Merabu deck paint/ polish or stain

$100

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Iam attaching photos for reference. Will request your recommendation about the decking. Does it require oiling/ painting/ stain

Stone benchtop stain removal, scratch repair, polishing

$200

Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Hi, looking for an experienced stonemason to fix my kitchen benchtop. 1. Stain removal: There is a distinct turmeric stain on the surface that needs to be treated/ground down. 2. Scratch repair: There are some small knife marks/points from food preparation that need to be lightly sanded/honed out. I need the area polished to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the benchtop's original finish. Please bring all necessary tools, dust-extraction equipment, and polishing pads. Let me know your experience with this type of stone repair when bidding. Thanks!

Deck stripped and stained

$600

Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Deck is half paint stripped. I need the job finished. Approximately 4x5 metres.

Need tap hole in stainless steel sink

$100

Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Need a hole made in a stainless steel sink. Needs to be 35mm. Quick easy job if someone is interested

Sand. Pressure wash and stain front & back decks

$1,500

Eleebana NSW 2282, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Sand decking to blend existing coatings as best as possible and improve the overall appearance. Scrub decking with Intergrain UltraPrep. Pressure wash both decks. Apply 3 coats of Merbau exterior decking oil.

Sand, stain and seal approx. 40m2 timber deck

$1,000

Canterbury NSW 2193, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Our Merbau timber deck needs sanding, staining and sealing for the upcoming summer - we have previously had it sanded back slightly but it is in real need of redoing. Prefer if you arrange for the materials but I can arrange for the sealant / stain to be provided - please clarify on any quote if it is with materials included or not!

Excellent job and went above and beyond!

Deck clean and stain

$1,500

Harrington Park NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2026

I need to wash deck, with aquadeck or cabots deck cleaning and then stain the deck and area. Roughly about a 90-100sqm. Mix of old and new deck. I can supply material or quote inclusive

Reliable and a perfectionist. Did the task really well and ensured quality. Great guy, no hassles and comes highly recommended. Will use again

Mount 2 stainless steel wall shelves

$100

Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

9th Oct 2026

Looking for someone experienced with wall mounting to securely install 2 stainless steel shelves above my coffee station. I’ll attach a photo of the actual unit/coffee machine and a render showing roughly how I want the shelves positioned. The shelves need to be: * centred properly on the wall * level and securely mounted * with the lower shelf around 2–4 inches above the top of the coffee machine * evenly spaced above each other Please note the shelves look slightly off-centre in the render, but I want them properly centred to the wall in real life. Would prefer someone with experience mounting shelves and checking wall type/fixings to make sure they’re secure.

Brian did a great job mounting the shelves. He was friendly, professional and clearly knew what he was doing. He took the time to make sure everything was level, centred and securely fixed, and the finished result looks exactly how I wanted. Really happy with the work and would definitely recommend him!

Welder to attach brackets to stainless steel and weld to bench/wall

$200

Penrith NSW 2750, Australia

7th Oct 2026

3 appliances to be welded with brackets to stainless steel in food trailer

Excellent work thanks

Patio wooden decks sanding and staining

$400

Mount Ommaney QLD, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Patio decks need refinishing and staining to get them back looking great. I just want a good diy job as I am incredibly time poor. Not wanting to pay for a professional job.

Michael has done a great job with our patio decks. Michael was very friendly and easy to deal with, worked hard and got the job done well and efficiently. Happy to recommend.

Re-patch stained carpet

$150

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

5th Oct 2026

I have a stained carpet in one of the bedrooms that's needing a re-patch. Unfortunately, I don't have the offcuts, I'm not sure if you can take one from closets etc. Alternatively, I can have you source it. We can work on the price including sourcing.

Excellent work, carpet patching looks real good, like nothing happened, stain gone! Thanks Ayaz.

Sand and stain

$10

Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia

4th Oct 2026

I need the decking and around the edges of the pond to be sand and stain please. Please quote me. It needs to be on Wednesday

Good block. Very honest

Strip stain off two sets of bi-fold doors and sand/ apply new stain

$123

Moggill QLD, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

So I got a little too excited with the paintbrush, and stained my brand new timber bifold doors thinking that the stain would lighten as it dried, however it did not. I have since bought an excellent stain product that keeps the Timber light (see last photo for reference of the only set of bifolds that I did not ruin, which is now coated in the new light tinted stain that I purchased). I have the new stain/paint brushes, and a tin of polystrip, however as you can see in the first image, my attempts to remove the old stain have been pretty unsuccessful so far. So! I am looking for somebody who can: - remove the old stain without damaging the bifolds - lightly sand and prep - apply new light tinted stain (already purchased) Thank you!

Johnny was an excellent tradesman with a good eye for detail, great communication, and punctuality. Would recommend him for any of your renovation needs

Restain deck

$400

Little River VIC 3211, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Deck and stairs need a clean and restain in the colour Merbau. Products need to be provided please

Could not be more happy with the excellent work done

Hang stainless steel shelves and artwork remove screws

$120

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

27th Sep 2026

Hang 2 small stainless steel shelves, and unscrew picture screws in living room

Great work thanks! Good attention to details

Finish bookshelf/divider + stain

$100

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to finish turning an existing timber room divider into a bookshelf/display shelf. I’ve already attempted to coat/stain it and have purchased dark wood stain and a plank of timber, although I’m unsure if the timber will be enough. Would like the shelving completed and the whole unit finished/stained dark wood. Happy to purchase any additional materials needed.

Graham was great to work with! Very efficient, communicated well, and completed the job to my satisfaction. Great guy! I would definitely book him again and plan to!

Help Clean & Re-Stain My Deck

$200

Altona North VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Looking for someone to help give my deck a good clean and re-stain it with AquaDeck. A few details: • Deck needs to be cleaned/prepped and re-stained • Already have deck cleaner and 1 tin of AquaDeck (let me know if not adequate) • You’ll need to bring your own equipment/tools • I’ll attach photos so you can get an idea of the size and condition of the deck • Happy for you to quote based on the photos • If you need measurements or any extra info to provide an accurate quote, I can try to arrange this • Ideally looking for someone on 29 September however weather dependent • Will need your help to move items off the deck Please have a look at the photos and send through your quote and availability. Thanks!😊

Daniel did a great job with cleaning and re-staining deck.