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Recent Staining reviews in Melbourne
Quick efficient amazing job and lovely to have around Thankyou John!!
Stain my stair handrail
$100
Mario was extremely professional , dedicated , on time and did an amazing job Thanks Mario
Deck stained
$5
Ben was so great to work with. Really lovely and very hard working. He takes care with his work and his passion for work working really shows. Excellent job and would highly recommend and work with him again in the future.
Cedar French doors, stripped, prepped and stained.
$450
Great punctual service - would use again!
Remove stainless steel / kitchen equipment
$100
Absolute champion. Super friendly and super capable, smashed out a great job for us in no time. Don’t hesitate in engaging with Joshua.
Wood stain a desk
$300
Feda is amazing. Very polite, arrives on time, does an amazing job. Feda is very professional and you will not be disappointed. Feda stained our balcony deck and we are very happy with the result.
Stain deck
$500
What's the average cost of a staining service in Melbourne
$186 - $520
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$186
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$337
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$520
Average reviews for Staining Services in Melbourne
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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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But if you’ve decided that staining isn’t the right fit for you, various painting services are also available on our platform.Â
Recent Staining tasks in Melbourne
Plaster over monstera root wall stains
$100
Carlton VIC, Australia
24th Apr 2026
I need someone to get rid of the monstera roots that are stuck to the wall and plaster over it
Handyman Needed – Install Stainless Shelf
$100
Prahran VIC, Australia
23rd Apr 2026
Looking for someone experienced to install a stainless steel shelf onto a custom-built wall. • Wall is timber frame with Alucobond panel on top • Shelf needs to be securely drilled and mounted • Must have own tools and experience working with this type of surface Two people will be onsite and will hold the shelf up
Sand and stain deck
$250
Windsor VIC, Australia
22nd Apr 2026
Sand back and restain existing back decking. Deck Size is 8.4 x 3.4m. See photos which show area as well as existing damage to some boards so you can see what needs to be done.
Stain glass panel repair.
$500
South Yarra, Victoria
21st Apr 2026
Cost to repair the broken / pushed out section in a front entrance door. Keeping the existing design. Dimntionw of the entire panel pictured is approx 1000mm x 600mm. Please have done similar repairs before
Deck clean, oil and stain
$1,000
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
20th Apr 2026
Details as provided. One deck to be cleaned and stained. One deck to be cleaned and oiled.
Dents on stainless fridge door
$150
Essendon North VIC, Australia
15th Apr 2026
Three dents on stailess fridge door
Paint ceiling to cover stains
$210
St Kilda East, Victoria
14th Apr 2026
Need to paint ceiling to cover brown stains
Repair stain glass
$300
Richmond VIC, Australia
12th Apr 2026
Hi, we need a small panel of stain glass in our front door repaired. Current state is that it has broken apart but is still in place with clear tape. The panel on the right is the only one that is broken.
Clean, sand, stain and seal small deck, pergola and outdoor sauna
$650
Armadale VIC, Australia
29th Mar 2026
Hi - need someone experienced to clean, lightly sand, stain and seal the following: A. Front porch deck (approx 7m sq). B. Outdoor pergola. C. Small outdoor barrel sauna. I can provide 6 litres of decking oil (natural)but need you to bring all tools and rest of supplies needed. Thanks
Great guy. Meticulous and patient doing the job right. Highly recommend.
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
Help sanding and staining a back deck
$1,000
Thornbury VIC, Australia
15th Jan 2026
I’ve got a merbeu deck which is 1205 x 3200 plus 2700 x 1350 which needs to be sanded and stained. I can supply the oil, but all other equipment will need to be by you.
Outstanding. Hard worker, didn’t stop all day to deliver a brilliant result. Thank you for your help Pradeep, I will certainly use you again.
Prep and stain my small deck
$300
St Kilda East VIC, Australia
10th Jan 2026
I need my decking prepped and restained. Its 13x2m. It’s in fairly good condition as far as screws etc goes. Just sun damage to the surface. I’m open to advice on what stain to use and can purchase that separately. Ground floor. Easy access and parking.
Great communication right from the start.
Fill holes and paint/fix stains
$50
South Yarra VIC, Australia
6th Jan 2026
Need to fill this holes and fix/paint or try to minimise these stains
Great work, very nice and fast.
Clean and stain outdoor deck / stairs / panels
$250
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
3rd Jan 2026
30metre2. Looking for someone to clean and stain my outdoor deck including side panel decking and 2 x small stairs. I do not have any of the stain / tools required
Great communication, punctual and did the exact job we needed with no issues. Highly recommend
The wooden panels on my balcony need repainting/restaining.
$500
St Kilda, Victoria
29th Dec 2025
I have the decking paint, I just need someone to prepare and paint/stain the wooden panels on my balcony. There are two ends that need painting that are approximately 3m x 3m and a harder to reach area above the windows and doors to my balcony which is approximately 6m in length and a bit under a meter in height. I have the paint.
Simon did a fantastic job of staining the wood panelling on my balcony! His preparation was outstanding and attention to detail fantastic.
Deck and outdoor cupboard stained
$300
Fitzroy VIC, Australia
8th Dec 2025
An existing deck approx. 6m x 5m to be oiled for maintenance purposes along with a cupboard that contains a hot water unit.
Efficient and professional, very pleased with the end result.
Decking Stain (Upper Terrace and Balcony)
$500
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
24th Nov 2025
I am looking for someone to stain my decking with a triple coat on two floors (see photos). I will supply the oil stain (Intergrain UltraDeck Timber Oil). No sanding required.
Naveed did a great job with my decking. Really nice guy, very efficient and it looks beautiful.
Paint or Stain Timber Feature Wall Black – Office Wall in Cremorne
$400
Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia
13th Nov 2025
We’re looking for a skilled painter to paint or stain this timber feature wall black in our new office space in Cremorne. The wall is approximately 11 sqm. Details: • Timber panel wall currently finished in a dark brown stain (see photo) • We’re after a smooth, even matte black finish — open to either paint or stain based on your recommendation • Includes prep work (light sanding or cleaning as needed) • Please supply all materials, tools, and protective coverings • Care to be taken to protect the surrounding walls, ceiling, and carpet • Ideally completed within the next week Location: Cremorne, VIC Area: ~11sqm
Happy with the work, Nathan was professional and very tidy.
Sand and stain table
$80
Richmond VIC 3121, Australia
10th Nov 2025
I have an outdoor table with a wood top and wood arms on the chair - I want it sanded back and restrained in a dark walnut stain
Did a great job! Easy to deal with and very clean!
Remove stains on ceiling / walls
$200
South Yarra, Victoria
9th Nov 2025
Coffee pot exploded and coffee grounds stained on walls and ceiling. Tried to scrub but it’s still there, if you have a wall steamer or can recommend how to clean would be eternally grateful as renting! Happy for offers
Great service very quick and great communication! Highly recommend






