Lithia Springs is a Douglas County community near Sweetwater Creek State Park, mostly residential and close to the I-20 corridor. Single-family homes from several decades sit side by side here, and many have older flooring that is due for replacement or refinishing.
Hardwood Floor Installation in Lithia Springs
Layout matters as much as the wood. We plan the direction of the boards along the room's longest sightline so light runs along the boards, stagger the end joints and blend color across boxes. In your Lithia Springs home we also decide where the floor meets tile, stairs and thresholds before any board is nailed.
Wood moves with humidity, so a hardwood install in Georgia begins with acclimation: the boards sit in your home until their moisture matches the room. We also check the subfloor for flatness and moisture, because a hardwood floor is only as stable as what it sits on.
Solid hardwood is nailed down to a wood subfloor and can be sanded and refinished many times over its life. Engineered hardwood has a real wood top layer over a stable core and works over concrete slabs and in basements. We explain which fits your Lithia Springs home before we quote either one.
How the Work Goes in Lithia Springs
A typical hardwood project runs several days for a main level, depending on room count, stairs and prep. Prefinished boards are ready to use quickly, while site-finished floors need additional time for sanding, finishing and cure.
Unfinished floors are installed, sanded in several passes and finished on site, so they are protected from the first coat. Prefinished floors skip that step and are ready sooner. We explain the tradeoffs for your home during the consultation.
Bathroom and Floors Together
Floors and bathrooms often go together. If your Lithia Springs bathroom needs attention too, start with the Alpine Shower Studio to see what a custom shower might cost, then ask us about bathroom remodeling in Lithia Springs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work in Lithia Springs?
Yes. Lithia Springs is in Douglas County, one of the nine Metro Atlanta counties we serve: Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Clayton, Forsyth, Cherokee, Gwinnett, Paulding and Douglas. We are based in Mableton, proudly serving Austell and Metro Atlanta, and we offer free in-home consultations in Lithia Springs.
Will my floors squeak?
A properly prepared subfloor, correct fastening and a flat surface keep squeaks to a minimum. We check the subfloor before we start.
Is prefinished or site-finished better?
Prefinished is faster and cleaner; site-finished allows a custom color and a seamless surface. Both can be excellent.
How long does hardwood installation take?
Most main levels take several days, and prefinished floors are ready sooner than site-finished ones. We give you a schedule with your written quote.