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Recent Staining reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Luke attended promptly to clean and stain our deck. He was hardworking and thorough and the deck now looks great. Excellent communication throughout. Thankyou very much!

Clean and stain decking

$1,000

Great work, great communication, highly recommended!

Stain my timber deck

$500

great hard worker, arrived on time and would highly recommend

Paint stain onto wooden garden raised box

$130

Thanks mate! Appreciate it

Oil stain new deck

$400

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

$200 - $730

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$400

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$730

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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 Inner South Melbourne

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.

Sand and stain a garage door

$500

Parkdale VIC 3195, Australia

1st Nov 2026

I have a timber garage door that needed to be sanded and stained I have started the work but have ran out of time to finish it. It is a ribbed door and I have a file sander that you can use I will provide the oil to stain it

Stain wooden wall

$300

Hughesdale VIC 3166, Australia

1st Nov 2026

I need help staining my marine ply wood wall that is 3m x 5m.

Deck stripped and stained

$600

Edithvale VIC 3196, Australia

27th Oct 2026

Deck is half paint stripped. I need the job finished. Approximately 4x5 metres.

Fix stained wood floors

$840

Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia

21st Oct 2026

I have found a stain in 3 corners in one room. I need someone that has the capacity to reduce and eliminate the stain.

Binara and his team were dedicated, communicated well and very professional. Would highly recommend.

Sand and stain Deck

$500

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

21st Oct 2026

Sand and stain outdoor deck and small seating area

Great service great quality

Install 2x Stainless Steel Plant Supports on garden wall

$170

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

19th Oct 2026

Experience landscape gardener to install 2x stainless steel turnbuckles and stainless steel wires for creepers to go up our garden wall. I can purchase materials from the link below but you would need to let me know what to purchase to complete this task professionally. https://www.miamistainless.com.au See photos of the wall area and finish we are looking for. 😊

Stain Deck

$250

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

19th Oct 2026

We need our front veranda and back porch stained

Sand and Stain paint decking

$750

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

16th Oct 2026

5 year old deck needs a good freshen up. Deck needs to be machine sanded, where needed fill around screw holes, washed as per Cabot’s Deck Clean instructions and 3 coats. You will need to mask off properly. Approx 6.5x5m and another very small deck step as shown in the photos. High quality workmanship only, clean and careful. I will supply the Cabot’s Aquadeck material.

Sand and re stain a deck (7x4 mts)

$800

Chelsea VIC 3196, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Sand and stain a deck 7 meters by 4 mts

Wash and stain 2 deck areas

$400

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Clean throughly and double stain front and rear decking Areas are 11 x 2.5 m circa rear and 11x 1.5m front m circa. Need to organise to have dog looked after for drying etc so need some notice please. Prefer btw 10-230pm over 2 consecutive days (if needed). Price to include any materials however I do have a full bottle of deck clean here.

Sanding 14 stair case steps and putting a clear stain on it

$200

Melbourne VIC 3195, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Sanding 14 stairs on the stair case And staining them I have the clear stain already

Great service Very reliable

Clean deck and re- stain x 2

$500

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Pressure wash deck and re stain Main deck 7.5x3.8 (includes stairs ) Small deck 3x4

Great job! Thanks Damian really happy with the job

Paint over stains on ceilings in two rooms

$100

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Had a broken roof tiles so the ceilings got a bit stained, need to be sanded and painted over with white ceiling paint… also some staining in one room from kids squishy toys doing time on ceiling too.

Joey was amazing - really good communication and did a wonderful job. I am very pleased and would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. Will definitely use him again as there are always some kind of painting jobs to be done around my house.

Remove water stain

$180

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Remove/treat water stains on ceiling and touch up/repaint affected areas. Please advise if stain-blocking primer is required. High ceiling will need ladder

Great work, great job! Thanhs guys

Restain of an outdoor deck

$350

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

12th Sep 2026

I’d like to have my exterior deck (possibly sanded &) re-stained. Dimensions are 3.15m x 4.85m

Very prompt & great quality work. Highly recommended. Would happily book again!

Clean back yard rubbish into skip bin , paint &stain

$350

Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Tidy back yard fill skip bin. Paint a block wall

Deck and slatted fence clean, sand and stain

$1,800

Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia

8th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced professional to clean, sand and stain the decked area, fence and gate. Deck: 7.5 x 2.9 Bench: 0.56 x 6 Screen: 5.6 x 2 Gate: 1.35 x 1.35

Excellent work without any fuss at all. The deck is looking heaps better. Thanks for your help.

Staining back of house and deck

$900

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

Deck and house timber stain Looking for someone experienced to clean, prepare and stain the timber at the rear of my house. Scope includes: Clean and prepare the existing back deck. Light sand/prep where required. Stain the full deck area. Stain the vertical timber cladding across the rear of the house. Stain the timber under the roof/eaves where required. Protect windows, brickwork, outdoor kitchen and surrounding areas. Apply enough coats to achieve an even, quality finish. Clean up once completed. The timber is currently weathered in some areas, particularly the deck, so preparation is important. Photos attached showing the full area. Please quote including labour and advise whether stain/materials are included or need to be supplied separately. Looking for someone with previous deck and exterior timber staining experience.

Amit’s attention to detail and craftsmanship were excellent. The finished work was completed to a high standard. The main area for improvement was communication around pricing. The scope and price changed during the job, but we did not receive a clear revised quote before the work was completed. The final cost was double the original price. Clear approval of any price changes before continuing would have improved the overall experience.

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.