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Recent Staining reviews in Sydney
Guy is the guy you want. He is fastidious in his work and such a lovely, respectful man. He did an amazing job on our deck, bringing it back to its original glory. We will certainly be calling on him in the future.
Decking cleaned and re stained
$250
The best of the best Thanks so much
Clean couch paint stains
$70
What an amazing result. Thank you so much for saving the day.
Carpet stain
$100
Derek was efficient and did a great job! Would recommend his help.
Cut stainless steel chain
$200
Fantastic job sanding and staining our deck!
Sand and stain small deck
$500
Did a nice clean job. everything was on point and professional. cheers
Stainless steel wire install
$500
What's the average cost of a staining service in Sydney
$147 - $500
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$260
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$500
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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. Â
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Staining prepÂ
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.
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Wood StainingÂ
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.Â
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Good news: Airtasker can help you with your wood repair, and deck staining needs as well.
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Brick StainingÂ
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.Â
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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.Â
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Concrete StainingÂ
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.Â
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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.Â
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Recent Staining tasks in Sydney
Oil stain removal on wall!
$100
Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
17th Aug 2026
Unsure what the stain is, however, I am presuming it is a small oil stain. I am also unsure what kind of material wall this is but I am able to confirm! If you can help it would be much appreciated 😊 Happy to negotiate price, just put something there as it was required.
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.
Repair Stained Marble Benchtop / Surface Coating
$500
The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
10th Aug 2026
Hi, I’m looking for someone experienced in marble/stone benchtop repairs. There are some yellow stains on the marble benchtop, as shown in the attached photo. It appears that the surface protective film/coating may have been stained or discoloured rather than just having normal surface marks. I’m looking for someone who can inspect the benchtop and advise whether: the stained surface layer can be removed, repaired or recoated; or the affected section / entire benchtop needs to be replaced. Ideally, we would prefer to repair or restore the existing benchtop if possible. Please let me know your experience with this type of repair and your estimated cost. Photos are attached for reference.
Floor tile regrouting and remove grout stain & grime
$250
Sydney NSW 2042, Australia
6th Aug 2026
Need a re grout on shower area only (1.5 sq.m) and deep clean and remove of stain to the bathroom floor (2 sq.m). Located on 2nd floor, terrace house in Newtown.
Stainless Steel Bench Repair – Weld & Patch Existing Cut-Out Piece
$200
Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
29th Jul 2026
Looking for an experienced stainless steel fabricator or welder to repair a commercial kitchen bench. I previously cut a section out of the stainless steel bench to fit an açaà machine. The machine has now been removed, and I need the bench restored. Job includes: * Weld the original cut-out piece back into place (I have the original piece). * Grind and smooth the welds. * Make the surface as flush and neat as possible. * Ensure the bench is sturdy and suitable for commercial kitchen use. The bench is located inside a burger shop. Power is available on site. Budget: $200 Please bring all required welding equipment and tools. Photo attached for reference. Looking for someone with experience in stainless steel welding/fabrication. Please include photos of similar work if you have them.
Stainless steel sheet 0.9 mm to 2 mm tig welder
$1,000
Beaconsfield, New South Wales
29th Jul 2026
We are a custom stainless steel drain manufacturer with an over supply of work at the moment and would like some experienced Tig welders to come in and weld some jobs that have been laser cut and folded ready for fabrication. Payment can be negotiated to your qualifications and work out put - lets talk if you have the skills we require Immediate start with flexible times
Fix water damage stain and paint ONE wall
$500
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
29th Jul 2026
Hi, I have one wall in the living room with a water damage stain. The leak source has already been stopped/checked. Need a handyman or painter to: 1. Clean/prep the stain area, 2. Apply a proper stain-blocking primer, 3. Paint the wall with 2 coats of topcoat (I need colour matching). Cash or platform payment. Please give me your best quote. Thanks!
Install 2 Floating Stainless Steel Shelves on Plasterboard Wall
$160
Redfern NSW 2016, Australia
29th Jul 2026
I need two stainless steel floating shelves installed side by side on a standard hollow plasterboard wall. Details: * 2 × shelves * 800 mm long each * Approximately 4 kg each (empty) * Install side by side with an even gap * Wall is standard plasterboard (not masonry) * Please locate studs where possible and use appropriate heavy-duty metal cavity anchors where required. * Shelves will display wine glasses and a small vase, so installation needs to be secure and level. Please bring: * Stud finder * Laser level * Appropriate heavy-duty plasterboard fixings (I’ll reimburse the cost if required, or include them in your quote) * All installation tools Please include experience installing floating shelves on plasterboard in your response. Looking for a neat, professional finish. Accuracy and level installation are more important than speed.
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Welding a stainless steel pole to a staircase
$500
Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
22nd Jul 2026
Re-attach the pole in the picture below, must be welded.
Help sand and varnish a patch of stained floorboard in rental home
$200
Glebe, New South Wales
7th Jul 2026
Meet me at my place with a hand held sander and some wooden floor varnish, sand down 2x floodboards and coat with varnish.
Paint 2x4m corridor ceiling with a water stain.
$350
Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
7th Jul 2026
There was a leak from the neighbours and the corridor ceiling paint has gone a bit yellow. Just need to repaint it, and obviously add some water seal. It’s a small part of the corridor ceiling so not big at all.
Stain and seal scotia to match timber floor — no installation
$170
Petersham NSW 2049, Australia
4th Jul 2026
We need an experienced timber finisher / carpenter / flooring professional to sand, stain and clear-seal approximately 6 metres of raw 12 x 12 mm clear-pine tri-quad scotia. This is finishing only — the scotia does not need to be cut, mitred or installed. The goal is to get the visible curved face of the scotia as close as reasonably possible to our existing light warm-oak engineered timber floor. We tried one test section using Feast Watson Prooftint at full strength and it came out far too dark, so we need someone experienced with staining pine to properly test and control the colour before proceeding with the full lengths. We currently have: * raw Porta 12 x 12 mm clear-pine tri-quad scotia — approx. 6 m total * Feast Watson Prooftint timber stain * Feast Watson Matt Clear Varnish * 220-grit sanding sponge * timber finishing brush We believe these are the main required materials, but please advise if a timber primer/conditioner, colour reducer, different stain shade, or other preparation product is needed to achieve an even light-oak result on pine. Please include any additional material cost in your offer or discuss it with us before purchasing. Scope required: * inspect/test on an offcut first and confirm the proposed shade before completing all lengths * lightly sand and prepare the pine * apply stain carefully so it is light, even and not blotchy * apply appropriate clear matt protective coats, with light sanding/de-nibbing between coats where needed * ensure the finished pieces are dry enough to be handled and installed later Please only make an offer if you have experience with staining clear pine, timber trim, skirting/scotia or timber colour matching. Photos of similar work or relevant reviews would be appreciated.
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
Repair and stain deck
$1,000
Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
16th Jun 2026
Deck needs to be repaired and stained Also damaged section needs to be cut back to allow for planting/soil Deck approx 2.90m x 2.60m
Stain and clear coat timber shelves
$1,000
Redfern NSW, Australia
11th Jun 2026
Hi, I've got 5 lots of book cases with 6 shelves on each of them that need 3 coats of stain applied to each area and two coats of clear. Between each coat the timber needs to be sanded. Also, the whole area needs to be prepared, the screw holes patched, and everything taped so stain doesn't go on the paint. The timber is mostly ply with a hardwood capping. Also, there is a 1.5x1.5 area that needs to be painted cream, the same as the rest of the house. It was just rendered.
Perfect. Excellent work. Great guy.
Paint over smoke stain
$150
Surry Hills NSW, Australia
23rd May 2026
Candle has caused smoke on a wall, need it removed or painted over
Make a stainless steel record holder today
$350
Sydney NSW, Australia
22nd May 2026
I need someone to make a very simple stainless steel record holder. Needs to be done by 7am tomorrow morning. For a photoshoot. Reference image to be provided.
Carpet patch repair that had stain on it
$80
Sydney NSW, Australia
12th May 2026
There was vomit on the carpet that later we used some pink stuff cleaner to clean, but now it’s a pink stain there two of them small, I think I need some carpet patch removal or insert that will not make my bong be deducted
Water stain removal from floorboard
$150
Surry Hills NSW, Australia
9th May 2026
Plant pot leakage water stain removal
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
Really great guy and work, easy comms nice results






