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Olivas Hardwood Flooring

Service Area · East Cobb, Georgia

Hardwood Flooring Services in East Cobb, GA

Olivas Hardwood Flooring serves all of East Cobb — from Indian Hills and Chimney Springs to Walton Reserve, Sentinel, and Johnson Ferry. Family-owned with 15+ years of certified experience delivering hardwood refinishing, installation, and staircase renovation throughout Cobb County.

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Based in Lawrenceville · Serving East Cobb daily

Indian HillsWalton ReserveChimney SpringsSentinelEast Cobb Park areaAll areas

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East Cobb's Hardwood Flooring Specialists

East Cobb's housing stock spans several distinct eras: mid-century ranches and split-levels from the 1960s and 70s, the large traditional two-story builds of the 1980s and early 90s that defined the area, and newer construction throughout. Each era presents its own flooring picture, and we've worked across all of them throughout Indian Hills, Chimney Springs, Walton Reserve, Sentinel, and Sandy Plains.

The most in-demand service in East Cobb is hardwood floor refinishing. Those large 1980s and 90s traditional homes were typically built with solid red or white oak — high-quality wood that, after decades of use, has scratched and dulled but has plenty of life left. East Cobb's home sizes — many in the 2,500 to 5,000+ sq ft range — mean whole-home refinishing projects are routine for us here, and we have the crew and equipment to execute them without rushing the finish coats. Staircase renovation pairs naturally with these projects — most of those same homes have carpeted stairs over solid hardwood treads underneath.

For East Cobb homes with basements, bonus rooms, or areas over concrete slab, engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl plank are the right products — both handle Georgia's humidity and concrete subfloors in ways solid hardwood can't. We assess every subfloor before recommending a product and have no reason to upsell — the right floor for your space is the one that's still performing well in fifteen years. For a faster turnaround, prefinished hardwood is also a solid option — factory-finished and ready to walk on immediately.

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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

East Cobb Communities We Serve

From established golf course neighborhoods to newer construction — we cover all of East Cobb and the broader Cobb County area.

Indian HillsWalton ReserveChimney SpringsSentinelEast Cobb Park areaMurdock Road corridorShallowford RoadPope High School areaLassiter areaSewell MillJohnson FerryTimber Ridge

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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Call us for a free in-home estimate anywhere in East Cobb and Cobb County. Transparent pricing, no obligations, and most projects start within 1-2 weeks.

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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

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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East Cobb Flooring FAQs

01Do you serve East Cobb from outside the area?
Yes. We travel to East Cobb regularly from our home base in Lawrenceville. East Cobb is one of the more frequently requested areas we serve in Cobb County, and we have no travel surcharges for the area. Whether you're in Indian Hills, Chimney Springs, or anywhere along Johnson Ferry Road, we'll come to you for a free in-home estimate at no obligation.
02What hardwood species work best for large East Cobb homes?
For the open-plan layouts common in East Cobb homes — particularly the larger builds from the late 1980s through 2000s — we recommend Oak (red or white) for its combination of durability and visual consistency across large areas. Hickory is increasingly popular for its dramatic grain and superior hardness rating, which holds up well in high-traffic family homes. For homeowners seeking a distinctive look in formal spaces, Brazilian Cherry and Maple offer rich color and fine grain. We'll walk you through species, stain, and finish options during your free estimate.
03How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost in East Cobb?
Refinishing costs depend on square footage, current floor condition, whether you want to change the stain color, and the number of finish coats. For most East Cobb homes, refinishing costs significantly less than replacement — often 50 to 70 percent less — while delivering results that can make floors look completely new. We provide free, detailed in-home estimates with transparent pricing before any work starts. Call (678) 663-0092 to schedule.
04Can you convert carpeted stairs to hardwood in East Cobb?
Absolutely. East Cobb homes from the 1980s and 1990s frequently have carpeted stairs over solid hardwood or pine treads — a common builder practice of that era. We remove the carpet, assess and refinish or replace the treads, custom-stain them to match your main floors, and install updated handrails and balusters. Iron balusters are especially popular in East Cobb right now for their modern, open look. It's one of the most dramatic and cost-effective renovations you can do to improve your home's appearance.
05Do you install engineered hardwood in East Cobb?
Yes. Engineered hardwood is an excellent choice for East Cobb homes with areas that experience seasonal humidity — particularly bonus rooms, finished basements, and spaces over concrete slab. Our Cheyenne and Sterling engineered lines offer the authentic look and feel of real hardwood with a multi-ply core that resists the expansion and contraction solid wood experiences in Georgia's climate. We offer both floating and glue-down installation methods depending on your subfloor.

East Cobb's Trusted Flooring Experts

Family-owned, fully licensed and insured. 15+ years of certified experience serving East Cobb and Cobb County homeowners.

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