04/02/2025
It’s almost sunk in what happened last week.
Boring bit incoming……
Few pictures from one of the highlights of my working career. Work was judged from first nail to finishing touches. Even finished on the timed limit.
We had to do a few things to be graded. Click Lvt on the top platform and flowing over on the diagonal to match, inc wrapping around the internal and external corners of the step.
Bottom platform was stick down Lvt with two hand made oval shapes intersecting each other. The plan was changed first thing Tuesday morning which threw a curve ball at me. We dealt with but not without a few stressful moments.
I’d like to thank all the judges for the conversations and stick for being a UK guy in your country, the competitors who really made me push my limits, the sponsors, all who have helped me along the way. The numerous Americans who gave me the support and encouragement. Lee and Keith for travelling with me so I didn’t have to face it alone. Matt and all Floorskills staff for everything over the last 12 years.
My family as always who never let me believe it wasn’t possible.
To be the 1st UK Lvt fitter of the year was special but to now be the 1st ever USA installer of the year from a different country hits a little different.
Thanks for all the txts, calls and comments- it really does make a difference.
Matt
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