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Olivas Hardwood Flooring

Service Area · Decatur, Georgia

Hardwood Flooring Services in Decatur, GA

Decatur's charming craftsman bungalows and renovated homes deserve expert flooring care. We specialize in restoring original heart pine and red oak hardwood throughout Oakhurst, Winnona Park, and the greater Decatur area — plus new installations for modern renovations.

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Based in Lawrenceville · Serving Decatur daily

OakhurstWinnona ParkGreat LakesMedlock ParkGlennwood EstatesAll areas

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Restoring Decatur's Original Hardwood Floors

Decatur is one of Metro Atlanta's most walkable, sought-after communities — and its homes reflect decades of architectural character. Many of the craftsman bungalows and cottages in Oakhurst, Winnona Park, and Medlock Park were built in the 1920s through 1940s with heart pine floors that have incredible warmth and grain. These floors are irreplaceable — and refinishing them is almost always a better investment than tearing them out.

We see a lot of Decatur homes where previous owners covered original hardwood with carpet, laminate, or even vinyl tile. When we pull that up and find heart pine or red oak underneath, the transformation is dramatic. Our dustless sanding process removes old finishes and stains without filling your home with dust, and we custom-match stain colors to highlight the natural character of the wood — whether you prefer a light, natural look or a richer, darker tone.

For Decatur homeowners adding on to their homes or renovating kitchens and bathrooms, we also install new hardwood, engineered hardwood, and luxury vinyl that blends seamlessly with existing floors. We can match species, stain, and finish so your addition looks like it was always part of the home. For rental properties and quick-turnaround projects, prefinished hardwood is also a popular option — no cure time, walkable the same day.

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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

Decatur & DeKalb County Areas We Serve

OakhurstWinnona ParkGreat LakesMedlock ParkGlennwood EstatesForrest HillsBelvedere ParkAvondale Estates

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.

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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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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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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

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We respect your home

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

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Decatur Flooring FAQs

01Do you specialize in Decatur's older craftsman homes?
Yes. Decatur has some of Metro Atlanta's most beautiful craftsman and bungalow-style homes, many with original heart pine or red oak floors from the 1920s-1940s. We specialize in restoring these floors — sanding through old finishes, repairing damaged areas, and refinishing them to highlight the natural character of the original wood.
02What types of hardwood are most common in Decatur homes?
Heart pine and red oak are the most common species in older Decatur homes. Heart pine has a warm, rich grain that darkens beautifully when refinished. Red oak is durable and takes stain well. We can refinish both species and match them with new hardwood if you're extending floors into additional rooms.
03Can you install luxury vinyl in my Decatur kitchen or bathroom?
Absolutely. Luxury vinyl is a great option for moisture-prone rooms. We install SPC, LVT, and LVP products that look like real hardwood but are 100% waterproof. Many Decatur homeowners choose luxury vinyl for kitchens and bathrooms while keeping real hardwood in their living areas.
04Do you serve Avondale Estates and other DeKalb County areas?
Yes. We serve Decatur, Avondale Estates, Belvedere Park, and all DeKalb County communities. We're based in Lawrenceville and travel throughout the area daily. Call (678) 663-0092 to schedule a free in-home estimate.
05How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors in Decatur?
Pricing depends on square footage, floor condition, and your stain/finish choices. Refinishing saves 50-70% vs full replacement — especially valuable for Decatur's original hardwood, which often has character that new wood can't match. We provide free, no-obligation estimates for every project.

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