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Clean black dots/stains off the walls and ceiling

£30

Thank you! She was easy to communicate with, quick and efficient. Super punctual and did the job. I so appreciate the help!

Get Limescale Stains out of Toilet

£20

Fantastic service from Mihail. He was very prompt in all communications and was able to remove a very stubborn water stain from the upholstery. The furniture now looks brand new. I would highly recommend his services.

Remove large water stain from office chair

£20

Lovely guy and did a great job. All the other 5 star reviews are correct

Have floor tiles in my shop with rust stains

£200

Great job done, happy with service!

Covering water stains/mould

£200

Joshua is honest&smart. Many Thanks

Stainless steel on the wall

£250

What's the average cost of a staining service

£85 - £250

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£85

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£130

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£250

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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 specialist 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, drop cloths, 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

Carpet remove make up stains

£55

Mayfair, Greater London, W1J

10th Nov 2024

Carpet remove make up stains ( red / pink lipstick on white/cream carpet flooring ) Already tried with Vanish and WD-40 but no success yet You will need to bring the necessary equipment / soaps to remove, thanks

Assess Oak door stain

£10

Chadwell St Mary, Essex

20th Oct 2024

I would like repair sliding door and wood stain

4 holes drilled in a stainless steel exhaust

£70

Loughborough, Leicestershire

19th Oct 2024

Took the exhaust off and tried to drill through the old bits however don't have the correct tools so need someone that can still through some steel underneath a car. The 4 holes are attached.

Remove mould stain on my mattress

£50

Moston, Greater Manchester

16th Oct 2024

Need the mould stain removed before it spreads on my mattress

Decking stain painting

£50

Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1

16th Oct 2024

We have cleaned the decking and bought the decking stain, but running out of time to complete the job. We need the top decking and banisters completed.

Stain out of mattress

£150

King's Cross, Greater London, N1

13th Oct 2024

Do you think this stain can be removed from the mattress? Could you also get this stain out of this cushion If so could you provide a quote for each and today for both bits of work?

Damp/leak stain ceiling

£30

Rafborough, Hampshire

12th Oct 2024

Hi, their is a shop underneath my flat. And is saying their is like a damp/ leak , in one of her room based on the pictures. I'm not 100% sure what it is. I'm not sure if it's underneath my bathroom or kitchen. Can someone go ot this shop asap to see what the issue is . Thank you. Send me a message with a quote

Painter Needed to Cover Water Stains – Paint Provided

£10

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

10th Oct 2024

Looking for an experienced painter to cover dried water stains on walls/ceiling. Paint and materials are provided – you just bring the labor! Must be able to complete a neat and professional finish Hi, this project covers three rooms and an exterior wall. The scope includes: Two of the rooms have a ceiling and arch that need painting, while the second room likely requires painting of the entire space, including a small purple section on the wall. The third room is a simple square, but it will likely need smoothing, sanding, and possibly two coats of paint. Given the size and complexity, Could you please provide me with an updated estimate for this project? Thank you!

Wall crack and stain fixed and painted.

£200

Hither Green, Greater London

10th Oct 2024

Place was recently renovated. After sometime once the heaters came on a crack appeared in the wall and there’s a stain on the ceiling that needs a patch repair.

Wine stain white carpet

£50

Kensal Rise, Greater London, NW6

6th Oct 2024

Spilled red wine on white carpet. Used baking soda to lift the stain but no would left yellow marks. Need removed as renting!

Staining a dining table

£150

Addingham, West Yorkshire

4th Oct 2024

We've bought an oak dining table which we love but unfortunately the colour is not quite right so we need it to be sanded down and stained a different shade.

Garden fence prepared and stained

£200

Plaistow, Greater London, E13

4th Oct 2024

I NEED MY GARDEN FENCE PREPARED AND STAINED. I HAVE THE BRUSHES AND STAIN.

Remove water stain from laminate floor

£200

Leamouth, Greater London

2nd Oct 2024

Area of laminate flooring approx 50cm x 70cm water stained from mat under leaking plant. The floor is dried out in the photos. The floor finish info is shown in the 3rd photo from the apartment manual.

Remove stains from wooden kitchen top

£80

Clapham Common, Greater London, SW4

30th Sep 2024

I have a large new stain on my wooden worktop which I would like removed. There are a few other stains too. So if the whole worktop could be sanded and finished with something to prevent similar stains happening again

Hugh is an absolute legend! Lovely, kind and polite man. Arrived on time, got straight to it and did an excellent job. Very pleased with his service, would definitely reccomend.

Stainless steel Dog tag

£30

Streatham Hill, Greater London, SW2

27th Sep 2024

Military style dog tag Just the name

Concrete floor stain removal

£100

Stroud Green, Greater London

27th Sep 2024

I need a skilled professional to remove stains and marks from my concrete floor in the kitchen/room area. The floor has visible discolorations that need to be cleaned and possibly sanded and resealed.

Coffee and Coke stains out of carpet

£150

Altrincham, Greater Manchester, WA14

26th Sep 2024

Medium coffee stain on one carpet Larger, possibly around 1m2 stain on one another carpet

Screw a stainless steel shelf in shower wall

£50

Central, South Glamorgan

25th Sep 2024

As well as one frame on bedroom wall

Stainless steel commercial sink unit removed, new sink unit fitted

£50

Whitechapel, Greater London, E1

25th Sep 2024

Hi We are a retail unit in Commercial Street E1. Our unit was previously a restaurant and has a commercial style, stainless steel dish washing sink unit which is not fit for purpose. We have purchased a replacement sink unit and food prep unit (see pictures attached) which will need to be fitted. As far as I'm aware these are standalone units, but will possibly need to be fixed to the wall. Assuming water will need to be cut whilst installation takes place, works might need to be carried out outside of trading hours. If it is not necessary to cut water to the rest of the unit, works can be facilitated at any time. There is usually a member of staff on site from 8am most days, but any time theoretically can work. Our trading hours are; 11:00-19:00 Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00 Sat 11:00-17:00 Sun Budget quoted is estimate per hour. I look forward to a response. Thanks Lex

Great work and great communication

Remove tap and drainage stains

£60

Bournbrook, West Midlands

24th Sep 2024

I need to remove the stains on the tap and shower drain