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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

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

Remove stubborn carpet stain

$120

Great work definitely recommend

Sand and stain deck

$500

Matt was pleasant and thorough.

Need a deck stained. Equipment provided.

$123

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

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

Polish and seal small stain on white quartz kitchen benchtop

$100

Woodforde SA 5072, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Small stain in white kitchen benchtop. Need stain removed, polish and resealing

Sanddown my furniture and stain/paint it

$100

Geelong VIC 3214, Australia

5th Aug 2026

We have a bathroom vanity that we have half sanded down but finding time to complete is proving difficult. Wondering what someone might charge to take it, finish sanding it, put a clear coat and paint in relevant areas ready for a bathroom install. Idea: bottom half painted white, except the inside the doors. Sand them back and sand the rest of the top. AI pic inserted of intention.

Stain / Oil External Cladding

$400

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Job Overview Total Area: ~32 sqm Height: ~5.2m (High access/ladder work required) Materials: All Cutek stripping, cleaning, and staining products will be supplied and paid for separately. Contractor Requirement: Must supply and use a decent, high-powered pressure washer, lsdder, brushes, rollers etc Scope of Work Strip Old Coating (Cutek Stripper) Apply Cutek stripping product to remove the remaining stubborn areas of the old film-forming coating. The timber is mostly sanded, but all leftover old coating must come off completely so the new oil can properly penetrate the timber. Restore & Clean (Cutek Cleaner) Apply Cutek cleaning/restoring product to deep-clean the wood grain and prepare the surface. Thorough pressure washing is required during this step. Stain & Seal (Cutek Wood Oil) Apply the Cutek oil/stain product evenly across the entire 32 sqm area, including the upper sections up to 5.2m high

Painting of a large front door that is currently stained

$500

Cudgen NSW 2487, Australia

5th Aug 2026

The front door is currently stained and very badly weather worn so we would like to paint the front of it and part of the door frame. It will need to be stripped back before painting.

Sand and stain deck

$200

Wishart QLD 4122, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Small deck needs sanding and staining. Must provide also provide all materials (so please include this in your quote)

Painter Required

$10

Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia

4th Aug 2026

I have an old water stain on my plaster ceiling caused by a roof tile that was displaced over a year ago. The roof issue has since been repaired and there has been no recurrence of the leak. I'm looking for an experienced painter/plasterer to inspect the area and provide the most appropriate repair solution so the stain is no longer visible. This may involve stain blocking and repainting, plaster repair, or another suitable method if required. Please include your recommended approach and a quote for carrying out the repair. Experience repairing water-stained ceilings is preferred.

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

Build flat pack stainless tables

$100

Sydney, New South Wales

22nd Jun 2026

Got 5 stainless steel benches delivered that need building right now

Great and fast communication

Paint wall and stain paint front door

$500

Greenvale VIC 3059, Australia

21st Jun 2026

I have two paint jobs. 1. painting 3 small white walls in the kitchen. all 2.4 high, wall one- 1.5m wide, second- 1.2m wide, and third small corner wall about 600mm. 2. front door from inside and out, sanded back and stain repainted. door size- 2.2m high, 1.6m wide

good job and service

Fix the pin hinged mirrored stainless steel door of a cabinet

$50

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Big cabinet door needs to be fixed. The left door has come off completely. No idea how it has to be fixed? Soldered?

Michael did an excellent job and was perfectly on time.

Fix stained floorboards

$500

Preston VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I have damaged the floorboards in my rental in two places due to pot plant drainage issues, see attached photos. I'm looking for a reasonable quote from an experienced tradesperson to fix these. Evidence of similar work in the past would be appreciated. Location: Preston Thanks!

Colin is professional and a lovely guy as well. Would absolutely use him again

Sand and stain deck

$500

Malvern VIC 3146, Australia

30th May 2026

Looking for a professional to come and sand and stain the wood along our pool and outdoor balcony

Highly recommend! Great communicator and super eager to help.

Need a Painter/handyman to fix stains on the wall

$150

West Melbourne, Victoria

28th May 2026

Bathroom wall has stains on it. We need to repaint the whole wall or fix the stains. Refer the pictures.

Rohit was great, easy to communicate and did a great job. Would definitely recommend him