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Olivas Hardwood Flooring
Roswell, GALocal Service Guide

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Roswell, GA

By Sonia Olivas, Owner · 15+ years serving North Fulton

Roswell has hardwood worth saving. From original boards hiding under carpet to worn-through living room oak, we sand, stain, and finish it dust-controlled, three coats deep, in 2–4 days.

Timeline

2–4 days, start to last coat

Earliest start

Most projects within 1–2 weeks

Typical Roswell scope

1,200–2,800 sq ft (cottage to executive)

Free estimate

(678) 663-0092
Hardwood floor refinishing in a Georgia home

On the job — Hardwood Refinishing · North Fulton

5.0★ Rating

91 Google Reviews

In-House Crew

No subcontractors

1-Year Warranty

On all workmanship

Free Estimates

No obligation

Local Hardwood Refinishing Notes

Why Refinishing Works So Well for Roswell Homes

Roswell ranges from antebellum estates near the historic mill district to 1990s master-planned communities in the northern reaches. Older homes near Canton Street often have original pine or oak; newer construction in the subdivisions typically has prefinished or engineered hardwood that benefits from a professional refresh.

Homes within a few blocks of Roswell's historic mill district and Canton Street can date to the mid-1800s — some of the oldest residential hardwood we work with anywhere in Metro Atlanta. Original heart pine in these homes is dense and close-grained from slow old-growth timber, and it rewards a careful refinish that respects the material rather than trying to make it look like modern flooring.

Refinishing on these floors recovers what time and traffic took out — the depth of the grain, the warmth of the stain, the even sheen of a fresh polyurethane coat — without losing the character that makes older homes feel grounded. A new floor never quite gets that back. That's why we recommend refinishing whenever the board thickness allows it.

Georgia's humidity is the other factor. We sand to a level surface, give the polyurethane the cure time it actually needs between coats (not the rushed version), and the finish flexes through Roswell's seasonal humidity swings instead of cracking at the edges. If you've seen an old refinish job with peeling at the board edges — that's usually rushed cure time, not bad product.

Every estimate in Roswell is done in-home — we walk the floors, test the subfloor, and look at the specific conditions of your home before we quote. That means no surprises on project day and no scope creep. We tell you exactly what needs to be done and what it will cost, in writing, before any work begins.

What a Refinishing Project Looks Like

Here's exactly what happens from your first call to the final walkthrough — no guesswork, no vague timelines.

  1. Day 1 — Sanding.

    We bring in dust-controlled sanding equipment that captures 95–99% of airborne particles. Coarse grit pulls the old finish and any cupping; medium grit levels the surface; fine grit prepares the wood for stain. We'll patch in replacement boards for any water damage or splits before the final pass.

  2. Day 2 — Stain.

    We sample your chosen stain on an inconspicuous section first so you can see it on your actual wood under your actual light. Different species take stain differently — we guide the selection based on what the floor actually looks like, not a catalog photo.

  3. Days 3–4 — Three coats of polyurethane.

    Oil-based (warmer amber, longer cure) or water-based (clearer, faster cure, lower odor). Three coats with proper cure between each is what makes a refinish last 10+ years. We don't skip the third coat to finish faster — that's where finish jobs fail.

Want to combine the refinish with other work? Most Roswell homeowners also handle a staircase renovation in Roswell at the same time so the treads match the floors, or add new hardwood installation in Roswell for an addition or porch conversion.

Our Commitment

Why Roswell Homeowners Choose Olivas

We've been working in RoswellHistoric Roswell, Canton Street, Crabapple, and the surrounding North Fulton neighborhoods — long enough to understand what local homeowners actually care about: showing up when we say we will, doing the work right the first time, and leaving the home cleaner than we found it. That sounds basic — but it's what separates us from the contractors who disappear mid-project or leave dust on every surface.

Typical Roswell projects run 1,200–2,800 sq ft (cottage to executive), and every one is handled by our own in-house crew — not a subcontractor we called the day before. That means consistent quality, direct accountability, and a crew that's done this exact type of work hundreds of times. When you call with a question, you're talking to the same people who did the work.

  • In-house crew — the team that estimates is the team that installs
  • Fully licensed and insured for all residential flooring work in Georgia
  • Free, itemized in-home estimates — no ranges, no surprises
  • 1-year workmanship warranty on every project
  • 5.0-star rating across 91 verified Google reviews

Recent Work

Recent Roswell Projects

From a Recent Job

A home within a few blocks of the Roswell mill district had original heart pine from the 1870s — some of the oldest residential hardwood we work with in Metro Atlanta. We used a finer initial sand to preserve the wear layer, and the final result shows 150 years of grain depth that no modern floor can match.

Customer Reviews

What Metro Atlanta Homeowners Say

5.0(91+ reviews on Google)

Sanding, refinishing, sealing, and buffing our floor, stairs, door, and railing, Sonia and her team did a fantastic job! Respectful of our entire project from start to finish. Quality craftsmanship from a company that truly cares! Thank you!

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Adam Donnelly

a month ago · Google Review

Sonia and crew were so professional and completely focused on making sure our wood floors were preserved, restored and brought back to life. I'd reached out to Sonia to come by and give pricing on removing our water logged basement flooring to put in water resistant flooring. Well as my lucky stars were in a line that day, she thought they could repair them and bring them back to almost original. They superseded those expectations by far. Just excellent. Would hire them again. Thank you Sonia and crew.

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Patrick White

a month ago · Google Review

The Olivas team did an amazing job on resurfacing our floors, they were prompt, courteous, professional and educated us in the process every step of the way. I highly recommend.

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Denise Jefferson

4 months ago · Google Review

Roswell Neighborhoods We Serve

We travel anywhere in Roswell and the surrounding North Fulton area for hardwood refinishing work. No travel fees, no minimum project size.

Historic RoswellCanton StreetCrabappleEast RoswellVickeryHolcomb Bridge corridor

Not sure if we cover your specific address? Call us — we typically serve anywhere within a 45-minute radius of Lawrenceville and we'll let you know right away. For larger projects outside our normal area, we'll do our best to accommodate.

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Get a Free Hardwood Refinishing Estimate in Roswell

We'll come measure, assess your floors, and quote the project in line items. Most Roswell projects can start within 1–2 weeks.

Call (678) 663-0092
1Call or fill out the form for a free estimate
2We assess your space and provide a detailed quote
3We get to work — quality results guaranteed

1-year workmanship warranty

We stand behind our installs for a full year.

In-house crew

Our own installers — never subcontracted out.

Clear, itemized quotes

Line-item pricing up front. No surprises, no upcharges.

We respect your home

We move & protect your furniture and leave the space spotless.

Financing available

Flexible payment options so budget doesn't hold you back.

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FAQ

Roswell Hardwood Refinishing FAQs

01How do I know if my hardwood floors can still be refinished?
The determining factor is board thickness — specifically how much solid wood remains above the tongue groove. Most site-finished floors can be refinished 3–5 times over their lifespan; we need roughly 3/32" of solid wood above the groove to sand safely without exposing the tongue. At your estimate we check thickness with a profile gauge at the worst wear spots and give you an honest read. In practice, the original hardwood in most Roswell homes is refinishable even when it looks severely worn — the surface finish deteriorates faster than the wood beneath it.
02How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost in Roswell?
In Metro Atlanta, hardwood floor refinishing typically runs $3–$5 per square foot for sanding, stain (if applied), and three coats of polyurethane — roughly $2,400–$4,000 for an 800 sq ft main floor, $3,500–$6,000 for 1,200 sq ft. A full replacement with comparable hardwood on the same floor runs $9–$14/sq ft all-in, so refinishing saves 50–70% in most cases. Factors that raise the cost: custom or dark stains, high-gloss finish, boards that need patching before sanding, and dustless equipment in occupied condo buildings. We give every Roswell homeowner a free in-home estimate with line-item pricing. Call (678) 663-0092 to schedule.
03How long do I have to stay off the floors after refinishing?
It depends on the finish type. Oil-based polyurethane: light foot traffic (socks only) at 24 hours, normal foot traffic at 48–72 hours, furniture back in at 7 days for full cure. Water-based polyurethane: light foot traffic at 6–8 hours, furniture back in at 24–48 hours. Georgia's summer humidity slows oil-based cure times noticeably — we account for this in the schedule and give you exact timing at job start. Don't rush furniture back in during the first 48 hours regardless of what the product label says.
04Is refinishing hardwood floors worth it versus replacing them?
Almost always yes for original hardwood — for two reasons. Cost: refinishing runs $3–$5/sq ft versus $9–$14/sq ft for replacement, so the math favors refinishing by a wide margin. And the wood itself: original hardwood in Roswell homes is typically denser and better-milled than what you'd install new today, especially in homes built before 1990. We only recommend replacement when boards are structurally compromised, cupped beyond salvage, or have been sanded through to the tongue. Everything else refinishes.
05Is floor sanding the same as hardwood floor refinishing in Roswell?
Sanding is the first and most critical step of refinishing, not a separate service — we sand every floor before staining and coating it with polyurethane. When people search for "floor sanding" they're usually looking for a full refinish: our dust-controlled equipment captures 95–99% of airborne particles through coarse, medium, and fine grit passes, then we stain and apply three coats of polyurethane. If your floor's finish is worn but the wood underneath is still in good shape, a lighter screen-and-recoat (no full sand) may be enough — tell us at the estimate and we'll assess which one your Roswell floor actually needs.
06Can you refinish original heart pine and century-old hardwood floors in Roswell?
Yes — heart pine and other historic hardwood from the 1800s and early 1900s is refinishable, but it requires a different approach than standard red or white oak. Old-growth heart pine is denser and has a thinner effective wear layer than you'd expect for its age, so we use a lighter initial sanding grit and check board thickness before committing to the full sand schedule. When it works out, the result is often better than anything installed new today — the grain density and character of old-growth wood can't be replicated.
07Can we stay in our Roswell home while the floors are refinished?
Most Roswell families do. We section off the work area, our sanding equipment captures 95–99% of dust, and water-based polyurethane allows light foot traffic 6–8 hours after each coat — so bedrooms and bathrooms off the work zone stay usable throughout. The main consideration is the kitchen and main living area: plan around 2 days of limited access while coats cure. If you prefer oil-based finish for its warmer tone, we'll schedule the coats so the strongest-odor days land when it's easiest for you to be out.

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