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Olivas Hardwood Flooring
Athens, GALocal Service Guide

Luxury Vinyl Flooring in Athens, GA

By Sonia Olivas, Owner · 15+ years serving Northeast Georgia

Waterproof, scratch-resistant, and walkable the same day — luxury vinyl gives Athens homeowners a hardwood look without hardwood limitations. We install SPC, LVT, and LVP in any room, on any subfloor.

Timeline

1–2 days for most rooms

Earliest start

Most projects within 1 week

Typical Athens scope

900–2,200 sq ft (bungalow to suburban)

Free estimate

(678) 663-0092
Luxury vinyl flooring installation in a Georgia home

On the job — Luxury Vinyl · Northeast Georgia

5.0★ Rating

91 Google Reviews

In-House Crew

No subcontractors

1-Year Warranty

On all workmanship

Free Estimates

No obligation

Local Luxury Vinyl Notes

Why Athens Homeowners Are Choosing Luxury Vinyl

Athens is home to the University of Georgia and has a distinctive mix of historic bungalows and craftsman homes in Five Points, Normaltown, and Cobbham — many with original hardwood from the 1920s–1950s — alongside rental properties near campus and newer suburban developments. Original hardwood in older neighborhoods is almost always worth restoring rather than replacing.

Campus-adjacent rental properties in Clarke County represent the clearest case for LVP in the Athens market — high turnover, hard use, and owners who need a surface that can be cleaned aggressively and doesn't require refinishing between tenancies. The 100% waterproof SPC core also handles the occasional flooding event that affects basement and ground-level units near Five Points and Normaltown.

Luxury vinyl's appeal in Athens comes down to practical realities: Georgia humidity, active households, and rooms where hardwood simply isn't the right product. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms, and mudrooms all benefit from a 100% waterproof floor — and today's LVP looks convincingly like hardwood from any normal viewing distance.

The other driver in Athens is schedule flexibility. LVP installs at a lower cost than either solid or engineered hardwood, requires no acclimation window, and is immediately walkable after installation. For homeowners renovating on a timeline, that flexibility is a real advantage.

Every estimate in Athens 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 Luxury Vinyl Installation Looks Like

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

  1. Product selection.

    Today's LVP spans a wide range of looks — realistic wood grain patterns, stone looks, wide-plank formats — and a wide range of quality tiers. We carry products with a wear layer thick enough (12+ mil) to handle real traffic. We'll help you choose a product that holds up to your actual household use.

  2. Subfloor preparation.

    LVP needs a flat, clean subfloor — typically within ⅛" over 6 feet. We check and level before installation. Unlike hardwood, LVP doesn't need moisture mitigation in most homes; the product itself is the moisture barrier. But the subfloor still needs to be right.

  3. Installation day.

    Most LVP products are click-lock and install without adhesive. Cuts are made with a scoring knife or miter saw, transitions and baseboards are set, and most rooms are done in a single day. The floor is immediately walkable — no cure time required.

Upgrading the staircase to match? We install LVP stair treads and combine it with a full staircase renovation in Athens. If you want hardwood aesthetics with better humidity stability, also ask about engineered hardwood in Athens.

Our Commitment

Why Athens Homeowners Choose Olivas

We've been working in AthensDowntown Athens, Five Points, Normaltown, and the surrounding Northeast Georgia 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 Athens projects run 900–2,200 sq ft (bungalow to suburban), 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 Projects Across Metro Atlanta

We're currently photographing our recent Athens jobs — documentation in progress. Below is a sample of our documented work across Metro Atlanta while we compile Athens-specific photos.

Luxury vinyl plank flooring in Marietta GA — light gray-oak LVP in living room with fireplaceCase Study6 PhotosMarietta, GA · May 2024

Light Gray-Oak LVP — Whole-House Installation

Light gray-oak LVP · click-lock · living, dining & bedrooms · whole house

A whole-house light gray-oak LVP installation in a Marietta home covering living room, dining room, two bedrooms, and an open kitchen — six photos across multiple Metro Atlanta properties showing how the same light gray-oak specification reads in a range of rooms, from a fireplace living room to a dining room with a tray ceiling and chandelier.

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Luxury vinyl plank flooring in Atlanta GA — gray-brown LVP in living room with brick fireplace and yellow wallsCase Study6 PhotosAtlanta, GA · August 2024

Gray-Brown LVP — Whole-House Installation

Gray-brown LVP · SPC core · living, dining & hallway · whole house

Whole-house gray-brown LVP installation in Atlanta covering living room, dining area, kitchen, hallway, and home office — six rooms over two days on an SPC core with no subfloor prep required over the concrete slab. Gray-brown is our most-requested LVP color in brick-exterior Atlanta homes because it works with almost any paint and furniture palette.

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Luxury vinyl plank flooring in Lawrenceville GA — dark walnut LVP installed in bedroomCase Study2 PhotosLawrenceville, GA · July 2025

Dark Walnut LVP — Bedroom Installation

Dark walnut LVP · click-lock · bedroom installation

Dark walnut luxury vinyl plank installation in a Lawrenceville bedroom — click-lock over existing flooring, done in a single day. Dark walnut LVP delivers the visual warmth of a high-end wood floor with the waterproof durability that makes it practical for ground-floor and below-grade installations.

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From a Recent Job

A Cobbham bungalow converted to a rental had a ground-level unit that had flooded twice in previous years during heavy rain events — LVP's 100% waterproof SPC core handled the moisture exposure that had damaged the previous hardwood. The floor has been through two rainy seasons without movement or moisture infiltration.

Customer Reviews

What Metro Atlanta Homeowners Say

5.0(91+ reviews on Google)

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

This company installed laminate flooring at my mother's home and did an excellent job! The owner came out to give the estimate and explained the installation process. Her workers were professional and cleaned up after the job was completed. The floors look great and as a result, my sister hired her to install her floors throughout her entire home, and make repairs to her steps. I would 100% highly recommend this company.

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Loretta Asbury

6 months ago · Google Review

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

Athens Neighborhoods We Serve

We travel anywhere in Athens and the surrounding Northeast Georgia area for luxury vinyl work. No travel fees, no minimum project size.

Downtown AthensFive PointsNormaltownCobbhamWatkinsvilleBogartWintervilleClarke County

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.

Free Estimate

Get a Free Luxury Vinyl Estimate in Athens

We'll come measure, assess your floors, and quote the project in line items. Most Athens 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

Athens Luxury Vinyl FAQs

01Is luxury vinyl plank truly waterproof, or just water-resistant?
The planks themselves are 100% waterproof — the SPC or WPC core won't absorb water or swell when wet. The caveat is that standing water can seep under the floor through gaps at expansion joints, edges, or inadequately sealed transitions and affect the subfloor beneath. We install with proper perimeter edge treatment and silicone at wet-area transitions so the floor performs as designed. For Athens kitchens, bathrooms, and basements — Georgia's most moisture-exposed rooms — LVP is the most practical flooring product available.
02How thick should LVP be — does the wear layer matter?
Total thickness and wear layer thickness are different measurements, and both matter. For typical Athens households, a 6–8mm total thickness with a 12-mil wear layer is the minimum we'd recommend. For households with dogs, heavy furniture, or high foot traffic, we recommend 8mm+ total with a 20-mil wear layer, which is rated for commercial-grade traffic. Cheap LVP at 6–8 mil wears through in 3–5 years in active households; 20-mil holds up for 15–25 years under the same use. We carry products rated for the traffic level your home actually sees.
03Will LVP scratch with dogs, and does it dent under heavy furniture?
A 20-mil wear layer resists dog nails and furniture legs far better than lower-grade products. We recommend felt pads under chair legs and appliances — not because the floor can't handle point pressure, but because concentrated load over time creates a small permanent indent regardless of wear layer. The embossed texture on quality LVP also hides minor surface marks better than a high-gloss surface — which is another reason we don't recommend gloss-finish LVP for active households. The products we install in Athens homes with pets are specifically rated for that use.
04How much does LVP installation cost in Athens?
Luxury vinyl plank installation in Northeast Georgia runs $5–$9 per square foot all-in — materials and labor — for standard residential SPC products, or $4,000–$7,200 for an 800 sq ft floor. Premium products with thicker wear layers and more realistic grain patterns run $7–$11/sq ft. LVP is 40–60% less than comparable hardwood installation, which is the primary driver when homeowners choose it for kitchens, basements, and secondary rooms. Subfloor leveling adds $1–$3/sq ft when the existing floor needs work. Call (678) 663-0092 for a free in-home estimate.
05Do you install luxury vinyl throughout Athens?
Yes — every part of Athens including Downtown Athens, Five Points, Normaltown, Cobbham, and more. We're based in Lawrenceville and travel throughout Northeast Georgia for flooring installations. No travel fees.

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