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Recent Staining reviews in West Melbourne

Came after hours was very flexible did the job

Clean oil stains off driveway

$90

Great communicator and very efficient. Highly recommend

Find and repair leak that caused ceiling stain

$150

Absolutely brilliant job. Very professional, on time, left job site perfectly clean and completed a an outstanding job. Highly recommend.

Oil front and back deck. Sand stain bench seat

$350

Wonderful job Very professionally done So much experience - an expert Thank you so very much Kon

Piece of glass in small stained glass window replaced

$150

We had done deck staining and concrete sideways painting. Completed task on time and efficiently.

Merbau Deck staining

$650

Awesome job!

Decking stain and refresh

$400

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

$227 - $677

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$227

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$350

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$677

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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 West Melbourne

Sanding and staining Timber Floors Interior

$700

St Albans VIC, Australia

8th May 2026

Sanding and staining Timber Floorboards in house. 3 bedroom house with small walkway and lounge. About 70m2.

Deck scratch repair and re-staining (timber deck)

$200

Point Cook VIC, Australia

5th May 2026

I’m looking for an experienced handyman or deck specialist to repair scratches and refresh the finish on my outdoor timber deck. The deck has multiple light-to-moderate surface scratches across several boards (see attached photo). I’d like these smoothed out and the deck re-coated so the finish looks even and well blended. Scope of work: • Light sanding of scratched areas (or full boards if needed for blending) • Surface preparation and cleaning • Apply stain/paint to match existing color • Ensure a consistent, even finish (no patchy areas) Details: • Deck is already stained/painted in a brown finish • Open to recommendations on whether spot repair or full-board recoat is best • Please bring your own tools and materials (or specify what’s needed) Deck paint will be provided

Floorboard sanding and staining( Flexible price)

$2,000

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I’m looking to have the floorboards in our property sanded back and re-stained. We haven’t decided on the exact colour yet, though we’d ideally like to go for a lighter/natural finish. I’ve attach the floor plan showing the areas that need to be completed for downstairs and stairs (15 in total) If possible, could you please provide a rough quote based on that, along with any recommendations you may have?

Replace section of stained carpet

$250

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

28th Apr 2026

Stain on carpet that can’t be removed, looking to replacement stained section with spare carpet we have in storage.

Nilesh, was prompt and easy to work with.

Stain - double garage door.

$123

Taylors Hill VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2026

Need professionals to stain a Timber garage door:

Fix water stain & repaint ceiling (solar roof leak repaired)

$200

Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia

26th Apr 2026

Hi, I need help fixing and repainting a ceiling area (2*3mters area whole part ) with water stains caused by a previous roof leak (solar installation). The roof leak has already been fixed, and the ceiling is now dry. Scope of work: - Inspect ceiling damage - Apply stain blocker/sealer - Patch if needed - Repaint affected ceiling area (blend with existing color) Location: Point Cook Flexible time Please quote including materials.

Staining a pine treated pergola

$150

Deanside VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2026

A freshly installed pergola needs painting. It needs 2 coats. Paint will be provided.

Garry was very professional in his approach and he was happy to follow instructions to satisfy the customer. Well done

Merbu wood staining

$100

Bacchus Marsh VIC 3340, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Need someone to paint this outer wall of garden ,

Staining balcony deck 3mx2m

$300

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

23rd Apr 2026

Small balcony deck (approx. 3m x 2m) needs full prep and staining. Scope of work: Clean deck thoroughly Light sanding / prep Apply 2 coats of deck stain All materials included Requirements: Experience with deck staining Please specify stain brand (e.g. Cabot’s, Intergrain) Include estimated duration

Stain deck

$300

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Need a professional to oil back deck, requires two coats of stain. 5m x 4m.

Fixing a hole in the stained glass

$300

Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia

13th Apr 2026

There is a whole in the left side stained glass door. Need this to be fixed/replaced please.

“I want to sand and restain my wooden floor to change its colour.”

$1,800

Melton South VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

“I want to sand and restain my wooden floor to change its colour.”

Timber staining

$50

Truganina VIC, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Timber post staining, materials supplied I just need someone who can do this without making a mess. $30 per hour, there’s a fair bit that needs to be done.

Merbau Deck sand and stain (Point Cook)

$750

Point Cook VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Professional sand and stain of a 7x3 sq m Merbau deck in Point Cook Someone who has experience working on timber decking needed. A couple of lose planks that may need fresh screws too Photos attached

Repair Ceiling stains due to water leakage

$10

Point Cook VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

There are several stains in ceiling due to water leakage. The leakage has now been fixed. The stains need to be removed.

Sand and stain cabinets

$800

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

15th Mar 2026

Need painter to sand and paint wall cabinets (interior painting)

Timber door stain and varnish

$100

Keilor Downs VIC 3038, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Raw finish timber front door needs stain and varnish ASAP. I have a stain and varnish product which hopefully suits the job. I started doing it myself but immediately worried about it being uneven and stopped. Bonus points if you can even out the one lighter panel on the front. (Not the difference in timber colour in the images is just lighting). Need this done Sunday 15 or Monday 16 March.

Painter to cover water stain on roof - Tarneit

$10

Tarneit VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to cover water stain from ducted aircon leak. Leak fixed. Just need someone to paint it. Quotes with materials only. Must have public liability insurance

Stain deck

$10

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Court yard Decking requires sanding and staining

Very efficient and thorough. Has done an amazing job!

Deck sand and stain

$10

Footscray VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Sand deck, pergola and wooden doors plus stain. Picture below from construction, can’t find finished pictures. Additional pictures added to assist with quotes. Update: Original photo for reference + current condition photos to show wear Front deck: approx 5m x 1.2m, light sand and stain Back deck: approx 5m x 2.5m, light sand and stain Back doors: sand and stain Back pergola: approx 3m tall, light sand and stain of rafters, stain only of shade slats

Great communication and completed as per quote. Happy with service