Why Does Flooring Matter?

In this episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, we sit down with Andy from Flooring Matters in Newton Abbot to uncover his remarkable transition from a hectic chef’s life to leading a thriving flooring business in the South West. From laying his first square metre to scaling a commercial and residential powerhouse, Andy shares actionable insights on training, diversification, and overcoming industry challenges—like the lack of local training centres. What’s Inside:From chefing in New Zealand to flooring in the UK after the 2008 crash.How he grew from a half-container to a dual-warehouse operation with a showroom.Balancing commercial, residential, and social housing for stability.Why the South West lacks flooring training centres and how Andy invests in his team’s skills.Standout jobs like Cliff Orchard and Viva Bar, blending creativity and sustainability.Guest Information:Andy – Founder, Flooring MattersWebsite: https://flooringmatters.org/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/flooring-mattersEpisode Sponsored By: UltraFloorLevel up your projects with UltraFloor’s Level IT MultiPro—a rapid-curing, high-performance underlayment with 20% recycled materials. Perfect for depths of 2-15mm, it offers a 45-minute working time, walk-on readiness in 90 minutes, and bonded coverings in just 4 hours. No priming needed on most subfloors, and it’s compatible with underfloor heating and adhesive residues. Claim your FREE contractor kit now at http://ultra-floor.co.uk/.Website: https://www.instarmac.co.uk/products/ultrafloor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraflooruk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltraFloorContractFlooringSolutions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ultrafloorUseful Links:Claim your FREE UltraFloor contractor kit: http://ultra-floor.co.uk/Where to Find Us:Website: https://theukflooringpodcast.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theukflooringpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cockerillco6141Produced By: Cockerill & CoReach out on 01325 952548 or email hello@cockerillandco.co.uk.Website: https://www.cockerillandco.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockerillandco/Don’t miss this episode—subscribe now for more stories and insights from industry leaders! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.