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Excellent work with dedication!

Driveway car tyre stain removal

$100

Cheki did a wonderful job helping me set up a commercial space. I am very glad for his support, and would highly recommend Cheki to anyone considering his services.

Help assembling some stainless steel benches

$300

Excellent job by Andrew

Painting :Touch up leak stain on ceiling

$70

Daniel did an awesome job and was a great communicator. Nothing was an issue at all

Sand and stain decking / steps

$600

Charmaine did 2 coats of merbau timber oil deck coating & concrete coating. Fantastic work didnt had to follow up. Highly recommended

Merbau deck staining- apply 2 coats side concrete 1 coat - no driveway

$500

The best! Can’t wait to get him to fix something else!

Fix the stainless steel bench in kitchen

$100

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

External door staining

$200

Essendon West VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Wanting to get the best quote to stain my exterior door. Door size:40x1200x2340mm Timber Colour: walnut Used AI to give a rough idea. Please see photos

Extend stainless steel bench by 100mm in the front

$350

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Need to extend bench by 100mm. Can cut the front and extend.

Shower Grout, 2 x movement cracks and door stained.

$400

North Lakes QLD 4509, Australia

4th Nov 2026

I have a few jobs that need to be done. -Ceiling movement cracks x 2 - they've already been plastered just need sanding and painting -Shower Grout in ensuite- already partially done and will provide the grout -Stain door -will provide the staining -Hang 3 x sets of curtains 2 in dining room and 1 in a bedroom not pictured. Will pay for curtains. - Resecure fence post and loose palings

Clean deck and stain

$325

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

4th Nov 2026

4-5square meter deck. Pressure wash and clean, sand and two coats of oil-based deck stain. We will provide the 1l tin to stain the deck. Masking and protection of rendered wall,down pipe and door threshold will be required.

Stone bench top polishing or stain removal

$1,000

Rosebery NT 0832, Australia

4th Nov 2026

The stonebench top in main bathroom, ensuite and the kitchen has stains has stains

Clean, sand and stain a deck, table and two bench seats

$300

Melbourne VIC 3183, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Clean, sand and stain (2 coats) an outdoor deck, outdoor table and two bench seats please.

Weld two stainless steel balcony balustrades from supplied materials

$1,000

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Looking for an experienced stainless steel fabricator/welder to assemble two balcony balustrades for a residential project in Mosman. I’m the builder and will supply the 316 stainless steel, dimensioned drawings and cutting list. I can cut the material ready for welding—happy to discuss your preferred preparation first. Scope: * Lower balcony: two panels approximately 3450 × 975mm and 1260 × 975mm. * Upper balcony: approximately 3700 × 195mm, with two short side returns. * Flat-bar construction with welded fixing pins and base plates, as detailed on the drawings. * Set out, jig, weld, dress visible joints and complete appropriate post-weld cleaning. Looking for straight panels, neat welds and a quality architectural finish. You’ll need your own welding equipment and experience with similar stainless balustrades. I’ll handle the coating and installation. Fabrication can be discussed for your workshop or on site. Please send examples of similar work, your availability and a labour price. Ideally completed before Christmas.

Deck sanding and restaining

$500

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Deck needs to be sanded back and then re-stained. 3.8m x 4.5m

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

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.

Sanding and staining internal timber staircase

$800

Pascoe Vale VIC 3044, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Interior state case with 14 timber steps, to be sanded to raw timber, then apply varnish. I’m happy to provide the varnish

Very professional, kind and a hard worker.

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