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He was incredibly responsive and did great work. We will be working with him again.

Paint/stain table

£100

Great job.

Toilet stain removal

£60

Liam was brilliant - very helpful and knowledgeable and did a great job.

My stainless steel splashback removed from my kitchen wall

£50

Brilliant. Highly recommended. Very accommodating friendly bloke with no fuss and git in with the job at hand :) will.be using again. Thanks Alex!!!

Decorating leak stain on ceiling and plastering managing leak

£60

What's the average cost of a staining service

£90 - £258

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£258

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Why book staining services through Airtasker?

Do you find your plain brick wall a little bland and in need of a makeover? It looks like it’s time to hire a staining service to achieve that much-needed transformation! Of course, staining isn’t only for bricks. It’s also applicable for parts of your house and furniture that are made of concrete or wood. And if you're not too comfy doing it yourself, let Airtasker save you from the hassle.

Additionally, we know how time-consuming it is to DIY, and that’s why it’s more convenient to hire a staining service near you on Airtasker. Create a post on our platform, set your preferred day and time, and skilled Taskers will make you an offer.

As we all know, staining isn’t an easy job and requires attention to detail. You can use Airtasker’s transparent review and rating system to find reliable staining experts within a budget that works for you. Once you’ve chosen a Tasker, they will go to the agreed-upon location and have your property ready in no time.

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Top Staining related questions

Staining helps protect surfaces from weathering and age, especially when it comes to wooden fences and brick walls exposed to sunlight. Applying stain to furniture, walls, and floors also gives your house an upgraded look! Although painting is also a good alternative, staining lasts much longer and requires less maintenance. Staining is a meticulous and time-consuming job, so hiring an expert to do it will make life easier.

Through Airtasker, you will be able to connect with experts that can stain your furniture, wall, floor, or fence at a budget that works for you. You may also consult with your hired Tasker about what type of stain and staining method works best for you. They may also give you tips on how to maintain your stained property once it’s ready for use.

The duration of the service will depend on the type of surface or furniture and the weather conditions. Staining one piece of wooden furniture can take several hours, while working on a whole house’s brick walls may take several days. It’s best to consult your hired expert, so they can give you an estimate on how long the process will take.

Your Tasker may need to wear safety equipment like goggles and gloves, especially when staining large surfaces such as walls. They may also use a sprayer, paint roller, brushes, dust sheets, and cleaning supplies. The good news is that you can ask a Tasker to bring all these. You can be as detailed as possible when posting about your staining service needs on Airtasker.

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

Removal of oil diffuser stain from sideboard

£80

Blackwall, Greater London

14th Sep 2026

I spilt an oil diffuser on my sideboard and it has left the below stain Are you able to give me a price/let me know if you can fix the below stain and return the wood to its original form? Here is a link to my sideboard https://www.daals.co.uk/products/maru-large-4-door-sideboard-oak?variant=55409500291458&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17058647490&utm_content=&utm_device=c&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17063444530&gbraid=0AAAAAC5PeAzAk7QflzKYJY_6MdT5Zl3at&gclid=CjwKCAjwtp7VBhBjEiwAJfpV-01tjxo_tVKBfHTFX4Mvv_iI_Yzb-hl6glqYLQKAXNgmIXcXAqL-5RoCKNwQAvD_BwE. Please note, only respond if you are sure you can restore the wood to it's original state. Will not be paying if it's only half complete

Wrap cabinet in stainless steel contact paper

£150

Marylebone, Greater London

14th Sep 2026

I’m looking for someone experienced with vinyl/contact paper wrapping to wrap all 4 cabinets shown in the photos in a stainless steel look. I attempted to wrap one of the cabinets myself, as shown in the photos, but I’m not happy with the result. The contact paper I have already applied will need to be removed and redone. I’m looking for a clean and professional finish, particularly around the edges, corners and doors, with no bubbles or obvious seams.

Help to plumb a stainless steel sink in my utility room

£80

Sandy, Bedfordshire

13th Sep 2026

Help to plumb in a small sink in my utility room

punctual and high quality work

Just two walls painting over a tea stain.

£300

Clementhorpe, North Yorkshire

10th Sep 2026

Tea thrown at white ceiling and wall, and its stained both of them. Inside a kitchen.

Garden office shed sand, stain and oil

£500

Swiss Cottage, Greater London

6th Sep 2026

Garden office shed sand, stain and oil

Re-seat & re-seal top-mount stainless steel sink on granite

£100

South Ruislip, Greater London

5th Sep 2026

I need an experienced kitchen fitter or handyman to re-seat and re-seal a top-mount stainless steel utility sink set into a granite worktop. Access: ​Wide-open access under the cabinet (plumbing is standard flex/plastic). ​Job Details & Requirements: ​The Issue: The original sealant has degraded, causing the metal rim to lift away from the granite cutout. ​Clamping System: The sink uses built-in spring-loaded / press-fit serrated clips along the underside track (no manual tightening screws). Because the granite is hard and smooth, these clips cannot bite into the stone, so the repair relies entirely on proper surface prep, a strong hybrid polymer sealant bond, and temporary weighting. ​Required Scope of Work: ​Isolate the water supply (isolation valves are easily accessible directly under the sink) and disconnect flexible waste/trap pipework as needed. ​Lift/remove the sink completely. ​Crucial: Fully scrape off all old silicone, foam tape, and old yellow glue residue from both the granite cutout edge and the metal clip track. Wipe down with a solvent degreaser (isopropyl alcohol or acetone). ​Apply a generous bead of high-tack hybrid sealant (e.g., CT1, Stixall, or high-grade sanitary silicone) along the rim. ​Re-seat the sink, clean off all squeezed-out excess sealant, and place heavy weights (e.g., paint cans or water buckets) across the edges while it cures. ​Reconnect plumbing and test for leaks

Dee is really polite, tidy and careful in his work. He took the time to show me the issue, ask any questions snd check i was happy.

Few touch ups at house and stain removal

£100

Greenhill, Greater London

3rd Sep 2026

Few touch ups on the wall and removal of stains

I need Painter for a my flat to cover some wall stains

£30

Highgate, West Midlands

2nd Sep 2026

Just wall painting and nothing much

Painting of few stains on the wall after tenancy.

£50

St George's Square, Kent

1st Sep 2026

Painting of few spots on the wall from picture frames and headboard scratching the wall.

Need stainless steel stairs for my house

£500

Chaul End, Bedfordshire

31st Aug 2026

Hi, I need my existing stair banister/railing replaced with a modern brushed stainless-steel balustrade. I want 304-grade stainless steel, satin/brushed silver finish, with stainless posts, handrail and vertical bars. Please include: * Removal of the existing banister * Measuring the staircase * All stainless-steel material and fixings * Fabrication/welding where required * Supply and installation * Making good any holes/damage after installation

Paint fences with stain (clear protector)

£10

Hornchurch, Greater London, RM11

29th Aug 2026

I have these fences to paint, newly installed. Both sides painted. X9 normal fence x5 high slatted X4 low slatted

Stain my outdoor decking

£100

Haughley, Suffolk

24th Aug 2026

The area of decking is approximately 6m x 2.5m. It is three years old. It needs preparing and then two (?) coats of stain. I can provide materials.

Painting (kitchen cabinets / stain worktop + other)

£250

Hounslow, Greater London, TW3

23rd Aug 2026

Painting kitchen dresser (has v old coats of paint on). Staining & sealing 2x kitchen worktops. Painting kitchen sink unit (currently just treated wood) and staining & sealing the worktop. Wall paint touch-ups. Paint a radiator. Paint an Edwardian fireplace surround. Paint bannisters & spindles (old paint with chips).

Painting (stain) of 1st and ground floor window frames

£240

Leigh, Greater Manchester

21st Aug 2026

I need the staining of two window frames (1st and ground floor) on a rental property in Leigh. Date to be organised with tenant.

Remove small stains from garden tiles and SEAL tiles

£80

Woodford Green, Greater London, IG8

16th Aug 2026

I posted a similar job recently and we had someone come in who we have used previously to remove all garden tile stains but unfortunately they were unable to seal the tiles. So I am posting again. We need some further small stains to be removed (it will not take long as most of them have already been removed) and most importantly, we need our tiles to be sealed with an excellent garden tile sealer to prevent further future stains and to protect our porcelain tiles. You must be professional in having this kind of experience and I will be looking at reviews. thank you!

Need a stainless steel hook fixing to a concrete floor

£75

Aaron's Hill, Surrey

15th Aug 2026

heavy duty stainless steel anchor hook to be fixed to the ground (concrete) on a tennis court.

Paint the wall where it has stains.

£50

Central, South Glamorgan

13th Aug 2026

There are some stains around the light switches and lower parts of the wall after a tenant left. I want only the stained part to be repainted.

Paint a small piece in my kitchen that has been stained yellow,

£100

West Kensington, Greater London, W14

11th Aug 2026

Paint a piece of the wall in the kitchen that has been stained yellow, also silicon resealant needed in that part.

Garden fencing + Bench staining

£500

Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire

3rd Apr 2026

I'm looking for a reliable and experienced professional to carry out the following work at my property: Fully paint both sides of the garden fencing, and a bench. Around June/July 26. Using Ronseal creosote I’d provid. The trader will need to have own equipment, rollers, brushes, etc. The job is intended to be completed unsupervised. Extreme care must be taken to avoid any drips or damage to the newly installed resin-bound boundary area. Requirements: Must be capable of working independently and unsupervised. Careful, tidy, and experienced with exterior wood treatment. Regular updates via WhatsApp during the job, including photos of completed work prior to payment being released. If you're confident in delivering high-quality results with minimal oversight, I’d love to hear from you. Kind regards, Joe

Ben did a fantastic job.