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Hardwood flooring installation in Kennesaw, GA
Hardwood installation and refinishing for Kennesaw homes, from historic houses near Big Shanty to new construction off Barrett Parkway.
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Hardwood flooring throughout Kennesaw
Kennesaw's housing stock ranges from historic homes near Downtown Kennesaw and Big Shanty, some dating back generations, to newer construction spreading toward Chastain Meadows and the Barrett Parkway corridor. We install and refinish hardwood across all of it, with solid oak and hickory common in the older, historic homes and engineered hardwood increasingly popular in newer builds and additions.
A good amount of our hardwood work in Kennesaw is refinishing rather than new installation, particularly in homes near the historic downtown where original wood floors have worn down after decades of use but still have plenty of life left in them. In newer subdivisions, we more often install fresh engineered hardwood as families personalize a recently built home.
Georgia's climate and Kennesaw's housing stock
Cobb County's hot, humid summers cause hardwood to expand and contract seasonally, and that's especially relevant in Kennesaw's older homes near Big Shanty and Kennesaw Mountain, many of which sit on crawl spaces that need good ventilation to keep humidity from warping boards from underneath. We check crawl-space conditions and subfloor moisture before any hardwood installation or refinishing project in these homes.
In newer subdivisions off Barrett Parkway and toward Chastain Meadows, homes are more often built on slabs, and Cobb County's clay soil can cause slight shifting in these slabs over time. We test for slab flatness and moisture before installing hardwood in these homes, addressing any issues directly rather than installing over a problem.
What hardwood flooring costs in Kennesaw
Solid hardwood installation in Kennesaw typically runs $8 to $14 per square foot installed, while engineered hardwood generally runs $6 to $11 per square foot, depending on species, plank width, and finish. Refinishing existing hardwood, common in Kennesaw's older neighborhoods, usually costs $3 to $5 per square foot.
Historic homes sometimes require extra care during refinishing if the original hardwood has uneven boards or old finish that needs careful stripping, which we account for in the estimate after assessing the floor in person. We provide an itemized quote so you understand exactly what's driving the total cost.
How our hardwood installation and refinishing process works
For new hardwood, we measure your space, help select species and finish, and let the material acclimate to your Kennesaw home's humidity before installation begins. For refinishing, we first assess the existing floor's wood thickness to confirm it can be safely sanded.
Installation involves subfloor prep and either nail-down or glue-down methods depending on your home's construction, while refinishing involves sanding to bare wood, staining, and multiple coats of finish with appropriate dry time built into the schedule.
Why Kennesaw homeowners choose Prestigious Flooring & Design
Founded by Edwin Marzano in 2017, Prestigious Flooring & Design remains family-owned, and our installers are licensed, insured, and certified on both hardwood installation and refinishing techniques. That matters in Kennesaw, where so much of our hardwood work involves restoring historic original floors.
Our in-house design consultants can visit your Kennesaw home to evaluate existing hardwood or discuss new installation, and our Alpharetta showroom is available if you'd like to see full samples in person. A 4.9-star customer rating reflects the care we bring to both historic refinishing work and new hardwood installations.
Preserving the character of Kennesaw's historic hardwood
Homes near Downtown Kennesaw and Big Shanty often carry real historic character, and the original hardwood in these houses is part of that. Rather than defaulting to replacement, we look closely at whether original flooring can be refinished, preserving the wider or irregular plank widths and patina that newer hardwood simply can't replicate.
When replacement is genuinely needed, whether due to water damage or wood that's too thin to sand again, we help homeowners choose a species and finish that respects the home's original character rather than looking obviously modern. It's an approach that's earned us a lot of repeat referrals in Kennesaw's older neighborhoods.
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*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. See design consultant for details.
Learn moreHardwood flooring questions in Kennesaw, GA
In most cases, yes, and we assess remaining wood thickness during an in-home visit to confirm before recommending refinishing over replacement.
Yes, engineered hardwood works well in newer, slab-built homes and handles the area's humidity and minor soil movement better than solid hardwood in many cases.
Most refinishing jobs take two to four days, including sanding, staining, and time for the finish to cure properly.
Yes, we install and refinish hardwood throughout the Kennesaw area, including homes and rental properties near KSU.
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