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Recent Staining reviews in South East Melbourne

So happy with the finished result! Thanks so much Mase. Professional and easy to deal with. Highly recommend!

Deck cleaning and staining

$250

Alir was a punctual, good communication, attention to details and very honest. Definitely will recommend Alir to any need painting and plastering done. Thanks for the great work Alir

Plasterer and painter to fix crack and stain

$300

Mario is professional, friendly , kind and very quick ! Love the result. Thank you mate !

Sand Deck ready for Stain

$400

David did a fantastic job with our entrance door and frame. Clean and efficient. Communication was great. Will be using him for future jobs.

Stain entrance door and frame

$250

Couldn’t get the stain off. Was too difficult but can promptly with advice

Need rug stained cleaned

$50

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

$217 - $599

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$217

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$390

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$599

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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 South East Melbourne

Ceiling paint - stain repair

$400

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

6th Oct 2026

### Bathroom - approx 2m × 3m -Ceiling stain repair and repaint I need a flat white plaster ceiling prepared and repainted following water staining from accidental water spray. **Works required:** * Prepare and clean ceiling surface * Apply suitable stain-blocking primer/sealer to all affected areas * Lightly sand/prep as required * Repaint entire ceiling with quality flat white ceiling paint, 2 coats * Leave area clean and tidy on completion Ceiling is structurally sound with no visible bubbling or plaster damage. Materials can be supplied by the tasker or discussed prior to commencing.

Find & Fix Water Leak + Clean Stained Exterior Wall

$150

Cranbourne West VIC 3977, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Inspect the area and identify the source/cause of the water leakage or runoff. * Check the roof, guttering, flashing, downpipes and any other possible sources of water entering/running down the wall. * Fix/repair the source of the leak if possible. * Clean the stained exterior rendered wall after the water issue is addressed. * Use a suitable method for rendered/painted surfaces without damaging the render or paint.

Restain Desking

$800

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Looking for quotes to reseal and stain existing decking

Balcony Decking Sanded and stained.

$2,000

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

1st Oct 2026

There are 3 pine balconies: approx 2.4x2.4m / 2.3x5.9m these are both level 1 and then a 2.3x5.9m on level 2. All balconies have been pressure washed and the 2 large balconies have also been cleaned using Cabot’s deck clean. I need them all sanded back with 2 coats of decking oil applied. I want job site to be kept with minimal dust outside. Decking screws may need to be screwed down further for sanding.see pictures. Must avoid dripping between deck as it will drip onto area below. Otherwise a drop sheet must be used below the 2 large decks. I will pay for the stain separately under your trade account price - must be good quality.

Deck sanding and potentially re staining

$300

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Sanding and re-staining 4.5x 12 m deck! Open to quotes for sanding and restaining or just sanding! Just the decking on the ground - no need for the walls to be done ! - please note budget I just had to pop something in open to offers

Finish bookshelf/divider + stain

$100

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to finish turning an existing timber room divider into a bookshelf/display shelf. I’ve already attempted to coat/stain it and have purchased dark wood stain and a plank of timber, although I’m unsure if the timber will be enough. Would like the shelving completed and the whole unit finished/stained dark wood. Happy to purchase any additional materials needed.

Graham was great to work with! Very efficient, communicated well, and completed the job to my satisfaction. Great guy! I would definitely book him again and plan to!

Stainless steel welder

$200

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

25th Sep 2026

2 to 3 hours welding, all equiment provide

Timber Sanding, Staining & Clear Coat Finish

$250

Melbourne VIC 3806, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Sand back over benchtop shelves and bull head (all timber shown in photos) two more coats of stain and then 1 coat of clear coat. All stain and clear coat supplied. Small bull head on its own requires first coat then light sand then two more coats of stable before clear coat. Electric lift available to use if preferred over ladder

Stain my deck

$300

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Stain deck including cleaning etc. Can buy product from bunnings.

Stain deck

$80

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

I have a 9m x 3m merbau deck that I need cleaned & stained in the next week. Can send photos?

Install, sand and stain floors

$400

Pakenham VIC 3810, Australia

20th Sep 2026

Need someone to install, sand and stain a small 1 sqm footing. Tasmanian oak floorboards will be provided.

Paint 6 new doors and existing frames + stain bifold door

$1,000

Oakleigh South VIC 3167, Australia

18th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced painter to: * Prepare, prime as required and paint six new doors, both sides and edges. Two are external (front and laundry) and require suitable weather-resistant paint. * Repair and repaint the existing old frames and architraves, including properly patching old lock holes, filling minor damage and sanding smooth. * Prepare and stain a timber bifold door, including minor repairs and a suitable protective finish. All black locks, levers and hinges are brand new and must be fully masked and protected—no painting over hardware. Please also protect glass, floors and surrounding surfaces. Colours/stain to be confirmed. Please quote including all labour and materials, and advise availability. Photos attached.

Great job done by Adam

Sand back and stain small deck

$150

Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Deck size 2m x 3m Make the deck fresh again and long lasting by: 1. Sanding back 2. Stain using penetrative oil or stain-seal solution Stain/oil will be supplied and will need your guidance on what to get.

Deck clean & staining

$150

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

8th Sep 2026

We need a professional to throughly clean and prepare our deck for restaining (stain provided) - both back deck and front porch, and then come back when dry after a few days to complete staining. This will need to be done over 2 different days as a result.

Sand and restain deck

$500

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

4th Sep 2026

I need our deck to be sanded back completely and stained in a natural colour. **Photo 1 is what we’re wanting the finished result to look like. Photos 2 & 3 show the current deck.

Deck cleaning and staining

$10

Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

Deck clean and stain. quote your price Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: None Number of bathrooms: None Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Stair sanding and staining

$500

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Staining and sanding of the stairs

Build stainless steel legs for stone benchtop

$10

Springvale VIC 3171, Australia

31st Aug 2026

I need someone to weld 3 stainless steel legs, either round or square for a 2900mm long stone benchtop (around 90kg). Dimensions for legs space is 250mm depth. 1060mm high. 3 of them must be able to be bolted to the ground. Tasker to provide all materials.

He is very professional

Cladding and decking staining/ refresh

$500

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

20th Aug 2026

Looking for some to stain /refresh an external cladding and decking

We are very pleased with the final result and would happily recommend Anthony to anyone looking for quality painting and staining work. Thank you for the excellent job! 👏

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.