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I'm very happy with the result.

Paint removed on coffee table.

$150

Jarod is punctual and reliable. Very happy with the job he did

Handy man- Strip paint and stain a door

$150

I couldn't recommend Mario anymore! He was so helpful with all his advice leading up to the job and was able to make a time straight away to get the job done quickly. I was really needing reassurance as I had a previous painting job that didn't turn out so well - Mario gave me the best advice and did a great job fixing it for me. I honestly can't say enough good things - will definitely be calling Mario for any future painting needs!

I need paint removal

$120

Great work again. Thanks

Paint removal

$40

Awesome bloke did great job and really friendly fella

Remove paint mark from car

$40

Yohan is very hard working and performs the task in efficient and professional manner

Strip Paint and Varnish Door- one side only

$100

What's the average cost of a paint stripping specialist

$147 - $420

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For reliable paint stripping near you, look no further than Airtasker! Your furniture, walls, and fireplaces will fade sooner or later, but all they need is a quick restoration to extend their life and function. When the time comes, it's essential to have their paint stripped back first to the original condition before repainting or repurposing them.

Booking a paint removal service through our platform gives you optimum convenience. With just one post, you can get an expert to go to your location for a professional paint stripping service as soon as the need arises. For your peace of mind, you can keep an eye on the progress and get involved with the actual stripping process as much as you like!

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Top Paint Stripping related questions

You can, especially if you have them ready and on-hand. Otherwise, your paint stripper can bring the necessary tools needed for your paint stripping service. They'll most likely need a putty knife, paint scraper, and wire brush. A good sander material like a power disk sander or a manual sanding block is also required to smoothen and prepare the surface for repainting. For additional materials like a paint stripper treatment, you can ask your paint stripper to pick them up from the nearest hardware store.

Skipping a paint stripping compromises your restoration project. It causes inconsistent and uneven finishes, as well as early flaking and cracking, leading to costly maintenance and repairs. More than just removing the old pains, paint stripping also helps eliminate dust and grease, prolonging the life of your furniture, walls, or fireplaces. It also removes traces of unsafe lead-based paint in your home, which can compromise you and your family's health.

It depends on the type of paint stripper and the structure of your furniture, fixtures, or walls. Some paint removals only take a few minutes before they fully adhere to the surface, while some take longer to dry. Some paint strippers may have to work longer, about two to three more days, to completely clean and scrape, dry, and smoothen your interior pieces. For a more accurate estimation, feel free to coordinate with your Tasker.

There are two basic types of paint strippers: solvent-based strippers which are gentler, and caustic strippers which are more heavy-duty. The former removes paint by releasing the bond of water and oil-based paint from the surface, ideal for sensitive furniture and fixtures. Meanwhile, the latter breaks down the chemicals of the old overlay, which is more effective if you have multiple and thicker layers of paint. Heat guns are also used as an alternative.

Paint stripping isn't something you should DIY. Some paints can be very hazardous, so it's best to leave this task with the pros instead. They know their way around the safest approach to almost any type of paint. Expert paint strippers can also suggest great alternatives to make the job easier and more economical so that you won't have to worry about overspending.

Typically, it shouldn't take too long before you can repaint a stripped surface. You only need to make sure that your furniture or fixtures have fully cleared and dried out with no underlying moisture. It's also essential to remove any dirt or grease if you want to avoid paint failure. For best results, you can check the instructions provided by the manufacturer. You can also directly consult your Tasker and get recommendations from them.

What do paint stripping services include?

Paint stripping is a vital part of any refurbishment project, whether you're redoing your bathroom, remodelling your kitchen, or renovating your entire property.

Depending on your preference, your home paint stripper can remove the old paint and finish from a particular surface using a variety of treatments such as solvents, gel-, or paste-based strippers. They can also utilise different techniques as they see fit like scraping, wire brushing, or door dripping.

Here are some common paint stripping services you can get and the inclusions of each:

Wood stripping

Wood stripping is done in three different ways: thermal blasting, chemical stripping, or sandblasting. Whatever your preference, your wood stripping expert always starts by disassembling the pieces to be stripped. 

When scrapping your old paint, they work in sections and get deeper into the tiny groves to make sure that they don't miss any areas. They also apply a second coat in case there are any stubborn areas. Then, they complete your wood stripping service by wiping or brushing away the residue and finally sanding the wood.

It's essential to check your furniture and fixtures after the stripping process. If there are any dents, damages, or any inconsistencies, it's best to get someone to repair your wooden furnishings right away. The purpose is to steer away from any potential problems or early degradations after refurbishing them.

Door paint stripping

Are you thinking of updating your dull-looking door or restoring its original appearance? The ideal way to kick off your project is to strip off its old paint and finish. One of the easiest, most practical ways to do this is through door dipping.

After dismantling or removing the doors from its interior structure, your Tasker can bring it to the nearest door dipping workshop, where they are submerged into a chemical or caustic-based solution to remove the old paint. When the doors are returned to your place, a paint stripper then cleans and hand-strips stubborn stains, and also helps with sanding to achieve a smooth, visually appealing finish.

Fireplace stripping

While most fireplaces tend to develop heavy and unsightly rust spots over time, it doesn't necessarily mean that you should replace it entirely. If your fireplace is still fully functioning and structurally stable, then all it needs is a little stripping and recoating. 

Your Tasker can use the safest paint stripper that won't cause any damage or crack on the frame material. For antiques and fragile fireplaces, they might go for solvent stripping since the process is more gentle than caustic and chemical stripping.

The former stripping process is preferable on durable fireplaces with thicker paints. For a cleaner appearance, your paint stripper can also remove the residue and sand the surface. You can even have it refinished or repainted for a total fireplace transformation!

Recent Paint Stripping tasks

Large cans of paint removed

$100

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

12 tins of paint. Closed

Paint strips area 3.2m x 1.25m

$300

Ryde NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Strip several layers of paint off wall

Remove paint from floor & grind and seal

$2,000

Bulleen VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Remove yellow paint from floor. Grind and seal concrete under paint. Measurements approximately 9.6m by 10.5m minus a bit of space for cool room and small stairs.

Paint strip doors

$250

Kurri Kurri, New South Wales

11th Feb 2025

Stripping the paint off 1950s doors. The timber is possibly Red Cedar. I have 5 doors in total, looking at getting 1 done, and if happy with the results, getting the remainder stripped. Attempted to strip one myself, however it was not coming off easily with the heat gun and scraper. Looking for a quote for 1, and a quote for all 5 doors.

Paint Removal

$40

Nollamara WA 6061, Australia

9th Feb 2025

I need the paint removed of my internal door frames. It’s a very simple easy job, scrap, scrap and scrap away! I’ll supply everything you just come with some music/ipad or something to entertain yourself while you work away. Super simple I just don’t have the time with a toddler running around. Please quote $$ per door price (x5 standard internal doors) & (x2 double door wardrobes) PS - Yes I have tried paint strippers & they are absolutely useless and getting a much cleaner finish by dry scrapping.

Strip paint to bare wood and apply varnish

$500

Throsby ACT 2914, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Painting gone wrong, need original look back on my door. You will need to have experience to strip paint and sand to bare wood and then varnish it. Only front side. You can use any technique heat, chemical, sandblast. Happy for you to remove the door and take to some workshop as long as you know how to put it back. Just don't damage the frame or glass or door structure or property. Please don't hurt yourself either.

Strip paint and repaint tanning room

$350

Morningside QLD, Australia

1st Feb 2025

Spray tan room in salon Bubbling paint due to being busy and a dent that needs to be patched All walls to be stripped/sanded and painted as it has about 8 coats of paint on it from Reno’s over years. Paint and strip solution supplied.

Paint stripping a front door.

$100

Blackburn North VIC 3131, Australia

29th Jan 2025

Stripping paint down to original wood on a raised panel front for. I'll bring the door to you.

Remove paint from door hinges & remove door

$50

Belmore NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2025

I would like to have a internal door removed but there is built up paint over the hinges that need to be removed first

Paint removal off tiles and repaint

$700

Smeaton Grange NSW, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Would like to strip back paint off tiles with concrete grinder, and reapply a proper flooring paint in satin or gloss black.

Paint Stripping of Backyard Pavement

$125

Champion Lakes WA, Australia

24th Jan 2025

Backyard pavements have been covered in paint by toddlers, it’s been washed and thinned with paint stripper but very large obvious marks are still visible

Paint removal door frames, balustrade, removal of skirting boards

$500

White Gum Valley WA, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Need a quote for paint stripping for metal door frames (8 in total) removal of two doors (just take off hinges) and small balustrade on stairs. Need to remove with natural paint stripper(I have already) and not a heat gun as I have a latex allergy however painting has only been done recently so paint comes off very easily. Also need skirting boards removed in three rooms ideally asap but reasonably flexible

Strip paint from multiple steel windows (7) in apartment

$400

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

21st Jan 2025

Art deco steel windows with about 50 years worth of paint on them that we’d love stripped back to their original coat. We have attempted one corner/curved window and decided after a day it’s better to have a pro with the right tools). 4x windows are approx 150cm wide 1x curved at around 220cm 2x around 80cm 1x narrow bathroom window around 30cm

Repair paint removal

$50

Toowong QLD, Australia

27th Nov 2024

Accidentally pulled small patch of paint off wall of rental property. 4cm x 1cm. Need to be patched and fixed.

Would definitely recommend Paul.

Fly screen repairs and paint removal from window's

$500

Woonona NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Looking for someone to help paint and repair fly screens and also remove paint from glass window's

Highly recommend Josh! Very friendly, great communication and extremely efficient.

Paint removal driveway

$155

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2024

Spilt paint this morning in driveway

Great work did the job thoroughly and very efficient. Took some great photos for the details for me. Highly recommended

Strip paint off Timber deck

$300

Grantham Farm NSW 2765, Australia

11th Oct 2024

I have a spotted gum timber deck which is about 32sqm. I need to remove old paint and get it ready for staining.

Phil did a great job at sanding and varnishing my deck. I found him to be very hard working, efficient and committed to the job. I would highly recommend him.

Front door sanded or paint stripped

$200

Boronia VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2024

Front dpor repainted without being prepped and paint scratching off. Need front door either sanded back or stripped so it can be repainted

Rustam has excellent communication, arrived promptly and did a great job. Thank you very much.

Remove painted and stripped screws from entry door hinges

$50

Northmead NSW 2152, Australia

23rd Aug 2024

Need to replace entry door hinges, but need an expert in removing badly painted and stripped screws. I have the new hinges ready to replace the current ones.

Sadi replied and had the job completed straight after me posting the job. He replaced the old hinges on my entry door and removed the old hinges with stripped and painted screws. I'm super stoked. He did a fantastic job and would 100% recommend

Mould removal and paint removal bathroom ceiling

$300

Neutral Bay NSW, Australia

19th Aug 2024

We need the old loose paint all removed and the mould removed Painted with Dukux mould resistant primer then painted with flat white paint 2 coats 5sqm

I recently had my bathroom painted, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Danilo was incredibly professional, arriving on time and well-prepared for the job. He screened everything with plastic, he took the time to discuss the process options and provided helpful suggestions that truly transformed the space. Overall, I highly recommend Danilo for any home project.the end result was better than expected.