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Olivas Hardwood Flooring

Service Area · Athens, Georgia

Hardwood Flooring Services in Athens, GA

Athens homeowners and property owners count on Olivas Hardwood Flooring for professional hardwood installation, refinishing, and staircase renovation. From historic Five Points bungalows to newer Clarke County developments, we bring quality craftsmanship and transparent pricing to every project.

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Based in Lawrenceville · Serving Athens daily

Downtown AthensFive PointsNormaltownWatkinsvilleBogartAll areas

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In-House Crew

No subcontractors

1-Year Warranty

On all workmanship

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Local Expertise

Athens' Trusted Hardwood Flooring Installer

Athens is a city of character — historic neighborhoods like Five Points, Normaltown, and Cobbham are full of older homes with original hardwood floors that deserve expert care. Whether you're restoring a 1920s bungalow or updating a newer build near the UGA campus, quality hardwood flooring adds lasting value and beauty to any Athens property.

Our team brings over 15 years of certified hardwood flooring experience to every Athens project. We specialize in refinishing original hardwood in historic homes, staircase renovations with modern iron balusters, and new hardwood installation throughout Clarke County.

For properties with moisture concerns — basements, kitchens, or areas near the Oconee River — we also offer engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl plank options that deliver the look of real wood with superior moisture resistance. Athens' student-rental market also relies on us for prefinished hardwood — no odor, no cure window, ready for tenants the same day it's installed.

Olivas Hardwood Flooring crew at work in Metro Atlanta

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A project we documented start to finish — what we found, what we did, and how it turned out. Click through for the full story and photos.

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Hardwood floor refinishing in Gwinnett County GA — natural white oak great room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beamsFeatured Case Study

Gwinnett County, GA · March 2025 · Hardwood Refinishing

Natural White Oak High-Gloss — Great Room

One of our largest documented single-phase refinishing jobs: 1,800+ square feet of white oak refinished to natural high-gloss finish in a Gwinnett County home spanning great room, kitchen, living areas, and hallway. Eight photos capture how the high-gloss interacts with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a blue island kitchen.

8 photos, start to finishWhite oak · natural finish · high-gloss polyurethane · 1,800+ sq ft
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Our Services in Athens

Complete hardwood flooring services for residential and commercial properties throughout Athens and Clarke County. Click into any service below for a detailed guide to how we work, documented project case studies, and gallery photos from recent jobs in Athens.

Hardwood floor refinishing in Metro Atlanta

Hardwood Floor Refinishing in Athens

Dustless sanding, custom staining, and multi-coat polyurethane finishing. Saves 50–70% vs replacement.

Hardwood floor installation in Metro Atlanta

Hardwood Floor Installation in Athens

Expert nail-down, glue-down, and floating installation of Oak, Pine, Maple, Brazilian Cherry, Hickory, and Walnut.

Engineered hardwood flooring installation

Engineered Hardwood in Athens

Premium engineered hardwood for concrete subfloors and moisture-prone areas. Cheyenne and Sterling product lines.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring installation

Luxury Vinyl (LVP/LVT) in Athens

Waterproof SPC, LVT, and LVP for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and any room in the home.

Staircase renovation with hardwood treads

Staircase Renovation in Athens

Complete staircase work including treads, handrails, and balusters. Carpet-to-hardwood conversions.

Pre-finished hardwood flooring installation

Laminate & Pre-finished in Athens

Factory-finished hardwood and laminate with scratch-resistant coatings — walk-on-it-today convenience.

Athens Areas We Serve

Downtown AthensFive PointsNormaltownWatkinsvilleBogartWintervilleHullClarke County

What to Expect

What It's Like to Live Around the Work

Refinishing happens in your home over a few days. Here's exactly what it's like to live around it — no surprises.

Timeline: 2–4 days

Most refinishing wraps in 2–4 days, depending on square footage, repairs, and number of coats.

Minimal dust

Our dustless sanding captures 95–99% of dust, so there's far less mess and cleanup than traditional sanding.

When you can walk on it

Light foot traffic in socks about 24 hours after the final coat. Move furniture back after ~3–4 days; wait ~2 weeks for area rugs while the finish fully cures.

Odor & low-VOC options

Oil-based finishes smell stronger for a few days as they cure. We also offer low-VOC water-based finishes that cure faster with far less odor — just ask.

Furniture & prep

We move most furniture and protect what stays. Please clear small items, breakables, and wall art ahead of time.

Pets, kids & daily life

Keep pets and children off curing floors. We stage the work so you can still use the rest of your home.

Transparent Pricing

What Hardwood Refinishing Costs in Metro Atlanta

Most homeowners spend roughly $3–$8 per sq ft per square foot. Where you land depends on the details below — and every job gets a free, itemized estimate before any work begins.

Re-coat / refinish, same color

$3–$5 / sq ft

Sand down and re-finish with polyurethane, keeping your current color.

Sand, stain & refinish (color change)

$4–$6 / sq ft

Full sand-down with a new custom stain, then a multi-coat finish.

Full restoration (repairs + stain)

$6–$8+ / sq ft

Board replacement, water-damage and gap repair, then stain and finish.

Typical 800 sq ft of refinishing

$2,400–$5,000

Ballpark, materials & labor — not a quote.

What changes your price

  • Floor condition and any board repairs needed
  • Keeping your color vs. a custom stain change
  • Oil- vs. water-based finish and number of coats
  • Square footage and room layout
  • Stairs are quoted separately, per step

Typical installed ranges for Metro Atlanta, GA, for planning only. Your free in-home estimate gives an exact, itemized price.

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Transparent Pricing

What Hardwood Installation Costs in Metro Atlanta

Most homeowners spend roughly $8–$16 per sq ft installed per square foot, installed. Where you land depends on the details below — and every job gets a free, itemized estimate before any work begins.

Standard oak, straight-lay

$8–$12 / sq ft

Material plus nail-down or glue-down labor for common species like oak.

Premium species / wide plank

$12–$16 / sq ft

Hickory, walnut, Brazilian cherry, or wide-plank profiles.

Patterns (herringbone, diagonal)

+$3–$8 / sq ft

Added labor for herringbone, chevron, and diagonal layouts.

Typical 500 sq ft room

$4,000–$8,000

Ballpark, materials & labor — not a quote.

What changes your price

  • Wood species and plank width
  • Installation method (nail-down, glue-down, or floating)
  • Pattern complexity
  • Subfloor prep and moisture barrier
  • Tear-out and haul-away of old flooring (adds $1–$4 / sq ft)

Typical installed ranges for Metro Atlanta, GA, for planning only. Your free in-home estimate gives an exact, itemized price.

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Call us or fill out the form for a free in-home estimate anywhere in Athens and Clarke County. No obligations.

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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

Athens Flooring FAQs

01Do you serve Athens and the surrounding Clarke County area?
Yes. We serve Athens, Watkinsville, Bogart, Winterville, Hull, and all Clarke County communities. Contact us to discuss your project and schedule a free estimate.
02What flooring services do you offer in Athens, GA?
We offer the full range of hardwood flooring services: refinishing, new installation, engineered hardwood, luxury vinyl, staircase renovation, handrails and balusters, and laminate flooring. We bring the same quality craftsmanship to Athens that we deliver across Metro Atlanta.
03Can you restore original hardwood floors in older Athens homes?
Absolutely. Athens has many historic homes and bungalows with original hardwood floors that have decades of wear. Our dustless sanding process, custom stain matching, and multi-coat polyurethane finishing can bring those floors back to their original beauty — or better.
04Do you work on rental properties and student housing in Athens?
Yes. We work with landlords and property managers throughout Athens on both residential and commercial flooring projects. Durable hardwood and luxury vinyl options are especially popular for rental properties due to their longevity and ease of maintenance.
05How do I schedule a free estimate in Athens?
Call (678) 663-0092 or fill out the form on our contact page. We'll schedule a convenient time for a free in-home assessment of your flooring project — no obligations.

Athens' Trusted Flooring Experts

Family-owned with 15+ years of certified experience. Call today for a free estimate anywhere in Athens and Clarke County.

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