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Recent Staining reviews in North East Melbourne

Anthony was absolutely wonderful, going above and beyond to get our task done. Highly recommend him for any future tasks!

Stain/paint external wooden beams

$350

Mario did a great job. His communication, expertise and punctuality really impressed and our deck looks great. Thanks Mario!

Deck sanding and staining

$800

Super professional, thanks lads!

Sand and stain deck

$10

Did an excellent job of carpet cleaning!

Carpet cleaning and stain removal 2x Bedrooms

$100

Our weathered and tired looking deck has been given a new lease on life. Harmanpreet and his co-worker were very punctual, professional and efficient. Looks new again!

Clean & Stain Outdoor Decking

$500

Great communication, thoughtful and great job done

Re-Staining small deck

$300

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

$350 - $810

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$350

median

$495

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$810

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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 North East Melbourne

Sand and stain my floors in Eltham

$10

Eltham North VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Lounge kitchen dining, open plan area. Entrance, stairwell and landing. Sanding and staining.

Sanded and stained timber staircase

$400

Rosanna VIC 3084, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

New American oak timber staircase and handrail needs sanding and staining

Stain deck area

$250

Diamond Creek VIC 3089, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need stairs and balcony area restained. I can supply the stain. Just one coat, to get rid of surface scratches.

Very efficient and thorough

Repair broken decking and stain

$250

Eden Park, Victoria

18th Feb 2026

Replace broken boards in decking as seen in photo and stain front and back decking on a small home in Whittlesea.

Outdoor decking staining

$850

Wollert VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Outdoor decking and plant pots needs sanding and oiling and staining in merbau Colour with uv protection

Deck stain

$100

Doreen VIC 3754, Australia

15th Feb 2026

I need deck stained. In Alfresco area and front porch and steps - Due date: Flexible

John is amazing definitely recommend him.

Deck Sanding & Staining

$650

Heidelberg Heights VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Hi, I live in Heidelberg Heights, and require a small rear deck to be sanded and re-stained. The deck is in good condition, however has some dark spots id like removed before a restain all over. The deck is about 3.5m x 5.5m approx. Please let me know if this suits. Cheers, James Newton

quick and easy to deal with. restored our deck well.

Deck sanding and stain/polish

$450

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Sand and stain polish deck and corner bench seat. Deck approx 9m x 2.75m

Install stainless steel snorkel on my car

$50

South Morang VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Install snorkel, cut out & install

Sand and stain merbau

$300

Doreen VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Sand and stain merbau stairs and small front decking

Anthony was easy to deal with, job was done quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend

Sanding & staining pool deck

$350

Eltham VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Sanding wooden pool deck ready for staining. Staining the wood

Anthony was helpful, professional and did a great job. Can highly recommend 😊

Laminate Floor Stain/Discoloration Repair (Dog Pee Damage)

$100

오스트레일리아 3750 빅토리아 주 울러트

31st Jan 2026

Hi, part of my laminate floor near the edge has been discolored due to my dog’s urine. Looking for someone experienced with laminate floor cleaning and restoration

To stain a small deck off my living area

$250

Macleod VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2026

It is a small deck that requires cleaning/staining. The area is 4.5 sq metres plus 2 steps

Very Happy with the work and a pleasure to deal with.

Deck clean and stain

$200

Rosanna VIC 3084, Australia

15th Jan 2026

Clean the deck using cleaning solution Stain the deck I will supply the cleaning solution and stainer Approximate area of the deck- 25 square metres

Did a great job in cleaning and staining the deck

Deck sand and stain

$2,000

Eltham VIC 3095, Australia

12th Jan 2026

I need someone to sand and stain the deck. Certain areas that have been exposed to the sun and rain need sanding.

Re-stain decking and correct paint errors.

$200

Macleod VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Re-stain and coat small outdoor decking to fix some issues. Require the result of an even finish. Assist with removal of a couple paint stains on legs of concrete table. Flexible on date but would like ASAP.

Anthony responded to our task promptly and was measured in his work. Job completed on the requested day.

Stain decking

$500

Yarrambat VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Stain large the decking 132 square meters

Hardwood Floor- sand, fill, and stain

$10

Eltham North VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Hi, Need some help with sanding, filling (if required) and stain/clear varnish the hardwood brush box flooring. 1 Level of stairs as well- photo attached. Approx area - 160 sqm. A few photos attached. Floor plans marked with red marker is the hardwood floor area Please reach out for any queries. And please help with the quotes Thanks

Clean and stain deck and fence

$500

Rosanna VIC, Australia

10th Dec 2025

I need our timber decking and fence cleaned and then stained with 2 coats. Per the photos the deck has a built in bench and fence. With the perimeter fence only the outward facing side needs doing. The timber for both is Merbau decking and to be stained with Merbau stain. I can provide the cleaner and stain, or I can reimburse for the cost. I’ll move everything off the deck. Can be flexible on dates, but would love to get done before Christmas.

Anthony did a great job, very thorough and professional. Easy to work with, thanks Anthony!

Sand and stain and finish sideboard top

$250

Eltham VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Hi, I need someone to sand back and re finish the top of this sideboard please as well as clean up the body a little. Ideally someone who can do the job in Eltham so we don’t have to pay transport costs there and back. Please quote. Many thanks!

Feda did an amazing job. Would love to work with him again. Thanks Feda, the piece came up so nicely!