PROJECTS DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME… AND EVERY TIME D o n e - R i t e F l o o r s c e l e b r a t e s 6 5 y e a r s By Nerissa McNaughton
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ince 1957, Done-Rite Floors Ltd. has enhanced residential and commercial spaces with a range of flooring options. From new installations to renovations, from single family homes to multi-family dwellings, Done-Rite Floor’s expertise never fails to impress. Working with a large variety of leading manufactures and suppliers and basing a corporate culture in family values has grown Done-Rite’s project list and team for 65 years. “My uncle and his business partner started Done-Rite Floors from his basement and garage,” says Anthony Hoeksema, President. “My uncle had been installing floor coverings for his job but wanted to take things to the next level. He and his partner began selling the products and installing what they sold. Another growth spurt for Done-Rite Floors happened when they obtained a contract for flooring in Jasper Place Composite High School. “That contract really evolved the company,” smiles Hoeksema. Today, instead of a basement office and two business partners, Done-Rite Floors has its own commercial location, a team of 10 and a group of contractors that perform the installs. While new products are added frequently, Done-Rite Floors has successfully partnered with Shaw Floors®, TarKett, Johnsonite®,
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Centura, Armstong, Nora®, Kraus®, Erv Parent, Miliken®, Altro, Schluter Systems®, Olympia Tile+Stone®, Buckwold Western, Floors First Canada, Shiner™ and Twelve Oaks™. In addition to residential projects of all sizes, notable commercial projects include but are not limited to Kaye Edmonton Clinic, Revera Our Parent’s Home, numerous Edmonton Public School Board projects, Jerry Forbes Centre, Parkdale and Century Tower Apartments. “During COVID, residential work slowed down as people were reluctant to have contractors in their homes,” Hoeksema notes. “However, our longstanding relationships and history of success with our commercial projects kept us going. We are pleased to have built a reputation strong enough to carry the brand through such difficult and unexpected times.” Hoeksema goes on to discuss other factors that drive the brand’s success. “We are built on good principles. Customer service is very important; we look after our customers. If they are not happy they are not coming back, so we are very invested in keeping our customers happy. We also maintain a crew of installers that are very dedicated and conscientious. We know that we can sell all we want but without proper installations, we won’t have successful projects.”