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Recent Staining reviews in Central London

Very professional. It was a pleasure

Relay patch of carper that has stain on it. Approx 1m x 1m.

£100

Great guy. Had a bunch of odd tasks to get done and Jamie was super helpful. Even stayed late to do some additional odds and ends. Will be keeping him on speed dial as my go to handyman.

Apply Decking Stain (repost)

£120

Very Good Handyman and Extremely effective

Help with painting stains

£200

Good work with our chairs!

Stain three chairs

£90

Thanks Philippe, great work! Very reliable

Stain Decking

£120

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

Paint/stain table

£100

What's the average cost of a staining service in Central London

£90 - £277

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£90

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£150

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£277

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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 Central London

Light sand + 2 coats of decking stain

£140

Queen's Wood, Greater London

10th Aug 2026

Wooden garden deck, approx. 3.5m x 3.5m, needs light sanding & painting. Job involves: * Very light manual sanding of the decking to prepare the surface (not a full strip-back) * Sweep/clean away sanding dust * Apply TWO coats of quick-drying decking stain I will provide all materials: * Decking stain, paint tray and brushes * Manual sanding pad (see photo) * Sanding paper (see photo) Please note: There is no access to electricity in the garden, so an electric sander can’t be used. Possible days/times for the job: Tuesday, 11 August, any time Wednesday, 12 August, after 11am Thursday 13 August, after 1pm Monday, 17 August, after 12:30pm

Amazing job sanding and painting our deck. Thanks very much Hugh!

Pain a Fix a few wall scratches and coffee stains

£250

Bayswater, Greater London, W2

6th Aug 2026

Wall has a few chair scratches and coffee stains

Stain a fence, all materials and tools are provided.

£150

Wandsworth Common, Greater London, SW11

4th Aug 2026

Hi, I need somebody to paint stain on the current fence. All materials and tools are provided, looking for a quote for just labour.

Repair and restore damaged wooden floor stain/discolouration

£100

Kennington, Greater London

3rd Aug 2026

I have a wooden floor that has been damaged by a small leak/spill of Mr Muscle drain unblocker. The affected area has become dull, discoloured and turned slightly white after being wiped with water. I’m looking for someone experienced with wooden floor repairs to assess the damage and restore the affected area if possible. This may involve treating the wood, repairing the finish, colour matching, sanding/spot repair, or refinishing the affected section. Please only apply if you have experience repairing damaged wooden flooring and can advise on the best solution.

Hardwood floor stains removal

£130

Paddington, Greater London, W2

31st Jul 2026

I have 2 areas of the hardwood floor that were stained with chemical cleaners, would like to work with it to remove or cover up. Looking for a professional with experience and knowledge in wood flooring . In my understanding 2 visits shall take place. 1st evaluate the stains and what products are needed, 2nd actual repairs. Pictures taken after wiping with Bona Wood Floor Cleaner

Pre and stain rear garden fence

£150

East Dulwich, Greater London, SE22

19th Jul 2026

Handyman needed to prep and stain existing fence panels. Two coats. Stain provided. Pictures uploaded. Confirm labour cost and availability. Commencement: Immediately

Stain floor

£250

Nine Elms, Greater London, SW8

6th Jul 2026

Floor has been stained but some parts ie kitchen corridor has deteriorated and needs refreshing. Floor is wood natural oak looking

Remove yellow stain from quartz kitchen worktop

£100

Battersea, Greater London, SW11

30th Jun 2026

Looking for someone experienced with quartz worktops to remove a stain from the surface.

Repair and repaint a vertical historic water stain on bedroom wall

£100

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

17th Jun 2026

Hi, I have a long, vertical water stain on my bedroom wall caused by a previous, historic leak from months ago (the leak has been fully resolved and the wall is completely dry now). There is NO mould, but there is some water staining/discolouration and slight paint peeling near the window frame. The job requires: 1: Properly scraping and sanding down all the peeling/flaking paint to ensure a perfectly smooth surface before priming. 2: Applying a stain block primer (e.g., Zinsser B-I-N or similar) to ensure the stain doesn't bleed through. 3: Repainting it with white emulsion paint. Please note that the final paint colour must be an exact match to the original wall colour (no patchy or mismatched whites). 4: The bedroom is fully carpeted, so you must bring proper dust sheets/protection and ensure no paint or debris stains the carpet. The work area must be left completely clean. Photos attached. Looking for someone to finish this as soon as possible. Thanks!

Stain block painting in bathroom

£300

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

29th May 2026

There was a leak from my kitchen to the bathroom of flat below, which caused staining on the celling and walls. I understand we need to stain block the celing 2x coats. Little sand and fill then paint with bathroom paint. Please let me know if you are able to do this and when you can visit. Thanks

Very good job. Very helpful.

Staining,painting fence and small pegola, powerwash of tiles

£500

Maida Vale, Greater London

27th May 2026

staining of fencing 4x4 m painting of concrete flowerbed 4x4 m staining of small pergola Powerflush of tiles 4 x 4 m

Sand and clean small section of floorboards ready to be stained

£200

Nine Elms, Greater London, SW8

25th May 2026

Sand and clean up a small section of original floorboards ready to be stained. A few boards could do with being nailed down but mostly solid. Ideally you’d have a big sander/edger to make light work of the job

Silicone seal my stainless steel worktops

£50

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

22nd May 2026

I am having stainless steel worktops installed but the company manufacturing them does not 'front seal with silicone ' I need someone to come and seal the stainless steel worktops to the walls and around the hobs and tap. (The sink is welded in so no need for silicone there)

Stain a ~30sqm fence.

£200

West Hampstead, Greater London, NW6

12th May 2026

Dark staining (Cuprinol Rich Oak) of a garden fence (we estimate around 30sqm). Will need some prep to remove dirt/previous stain residue and 2-3 coats to match lower timber colour.

Help install a stainless steel shelf on my wall

£50

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

5th May 2026

I’m trying to install this stainless steel shelf on my wall, I detected some metal behind so we need the right person to make sure that the drilling is absolutely safe

Saya was super swift!!

Mirror repair or replacement - black stains / desilvering

£80

St Luke's, Greater London

23rd Apr 2026

Hi, I have a mirror in my flat that has developed black stains around the edges (desilvering/foxing of the backing). I'm looking for someone experienced with mirrors who can assess and fix the issue.

A scratch in the stainless steel sink needs to disappear

£60

Norbury, Greater London

20th Apr 2026

Top edges of sink got scratched, we need polisher to remove these. If not possible to remove we also consider replacing the sink with a new one.

Strip, repair and paint 3 landings and strip and stain banisters?

£1,000

Old Oak Common, Greater London

1st Apr 2026

I have 3 hallways/landings i need striped, repaired in some areas (damaged paint or wall) and then painted including doors and ceilings. I also need my banister handrail to be stripped and stained to the original wood if possible. Please let me know if this is something you could do and i can send over some pictures and discuss further.

Clean, repair and stain my roof terrace decking for summer.

£250

New Cross Gate, Greater London

31st Mar 2026

I have a roof terrace 3m x 3m, which needs to be cleaned (removing some mould), then some small repairs (ie replacing some nails), then treating the deck ahead of summer.

Wood Stain removal / wood floor stain restoration

£30

South Lambeth, Greater London, SW8

31st Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone with experience restoring or treating LIGHT - MEDIUM coloured wood floor stains to help with a small area in my living room. My dog had a few pee accidents, and I initially tried to clean the area with Fairy liquid, but now the affected spots look whitish/lighter than the surrounding wood, so I’d really like someone who actually knows what they’re doing with wooden floors. What I need: Someone experienced with wood floor cleaning / stain treatment / floor restoration Ideally someone who has dealt with: pet urine stains on wood floors surface whitening / cloudy patches product damage / finish damage You should know what products or treatment are appropriate and bring what’s needed if possible Area: Very small section of the living room This is not a full-room job Should be a relatively quick task for the right person, but I’d prefer someone who can assess it properly first Important: Please only apply if you have done this kind of repair/treatment before and can tell me: how you’d fix it roughly how long it would take Thanks!