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Recent Staining reviews in Melbourne

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

Anthony was great. Very nice, knowledgeable and honest. Defiantly recommend Anthony & we will be using him again. Job well done Thank you :)

Front porch repair and stain

$400

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

Very good and detailed service. Informed me about the process along the way. I definitely recommend him again.

Change sink tap and waste basket stainer

$150

What's the average cost of a staining service in Melbourne

$185 - $540

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$185

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$350

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$540

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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.  

 

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 in Melbourne

Extend, sand and re-stain a wooden deck

$1,250

Richmond VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

I have a small courtyard measuring just under 5x5 metres, for which nearly all of it is already wooden decking. A strip of 0.75m by 5m is currently dirt (there was grass there which I removed) and I would like to extend the deck to make the entire space wooden decking. Once new wood is added, I would like to sand and refinish to stain the entire deck a consistent colour.

Handyman Needed – Install Stainless Shelf

$100

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

14th May 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 Photo of shelf attached is similar to the shelf. Wall has alucobond on it. I don’t have most recent photos

I need a welder to weld two pieces of 316 Stainless steel strip drain.

$150

Albert Park VIC, Australia

6th May 2026

We are looking for an experienced welder / stainless steel fabricator to carry out welding works to 2 separate 316 stainless steel strip drains. Both strip drains were originally cut short to fit and now need to be rejoined. Scope includes aligning and welding each strip drain back together to form a clean continuous finish, with welds to be neat, flush and dressed ready for installation. Must have experience working with 316 stainless steel and be able to provide clean, high-quality workmanship.

Charly was very efficient, would highly recommend.

Stainless steel welder

$300

Alphington VIC, Australia

3rd May 2026

Stainless steel workbench needs welding on the frame to base as its come loose. 8 x 1"inch welds approximate

Pressure wash and re-stain 5m x 5x deck with two coats

$700

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

As per photographs, our deck could do with a refresh, preferably two coats. It will require a few visits to allow for moving things to one side to stain and dry before moving things back onto freshly stained area. It’s about 5m x 5m and has three steps. 1. Pressure wash 2. Replace some lifting nails with special screws we’ll provide 3. There’s no need to move the large rectangular planter boxes, just reach under to stain, but will need to move smaller pots, table and kennel to one side of deck at a time to stain - we can help 4. Stain one side at a time using mop applicator AND a brush, the gaps between the boards are large enough that the inside edges need to be stained using a brush 5. Care is necessary to avoid drips, because our deck is over a common entrance where neighbours drive their cars in and out so we don’t want drips falling on their cars - we will warn them of timing 6. We have the stain and can buy more as required

Repair damaged wall, clean a stained carpet, fit a desk top

$150

St Kilda VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Paint has peeled off the wall exposing the plaster. So it would need some filler then sanding and paint. Also the window cill and a bit of the skirting board needs painting. Acrylic paint on the carpet. So it needs a good steam clean. Finally a new desk top need to be screwed to the legs.

Install stainless steel shelves

$50

Richmond VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Looking for someone who has a good drill to put stainless steel shelf in the commercial kitchen.

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

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.

Easy to deal with, punctual and did a great job!

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.

Pradeep has done a great job. Cleaned two decks on day one and stained them on day two. He took great care to clean and stain to a high standard. He also provided good advice about appropriate stains. Communication was great. He was on time and worked efficiently. I would definitely recommend Pradeep for deck clean and stain tasks.

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.