Rubber Floor Mats - Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I get rubber floor mats instead of carpet floor mats?

If you have carpet installed in the floors of your home, you already know the answer to this.

Sure, it’s not all bad when it comes to carpets. They are warm and fuzzy, feel good on your bare feet. But how often do you drive with your bare feet?

And then there is the glaring negative to carpet: it stains and it’s hard to clean. Whether you’re getting a floor mat to protect your floor or for decoration, either use will not be served well by a material that stains. Some semisolid messes will harden with time, making them very difficult to get out of tight knots of carpet.

With rubber floor everything can be scraped off or hosed down in a jiffy, saving you lots of time and stress compared to what it would take to clean the exact same mess in a carpet floor mat.

Won’t my rubber floor mats slip around in my car?

If installed correctly, rubber floor mats are designed not to slip around. The vast majority of rubber floor mats do not feature a smooth bottom; instead they marked with raised notches or cleats. This allows them to get a firm grip on your floor and stay in place. This is important because if your mat moves it could open up a small gap that allows spills to damage the true floor of your car.

You also don’t want your mat to slip because it can be dangerous. Think about it: right next your mats are you gas and brakes petals, and if your mats gets pushed and curled up in there it could prevent you from being able to properly operate your car. Manufacturers have all designed their floor mats to stay in place.

How do I ensure my rubber floor mat fit my car?

The choice is not only between rubber and carpet: you’re also going to have to choose between the fit of your floor mat: universal, best possible, and custom fit.

Universal fits are the cheapest, and for good reason. They fit “good enough”, but you’ll be every lucky if there aren’t glaring gaps. These gaps matter because if you allow them to exist you are just tempting fate to send a perfectly-placed soda cup drop down that crack to damage you floor with the most terrible of sticky residue.

Best possible fits are snugger than universal fits, but they aren’t perfect. There still may be some gaps. They will protect you from most messes and spills, but you’re still leaving the opportunity for damage there. You can remove that opportunity completely with a custom fit floor mat. These mats are, you guessed it, cut in such a way to perfectly fit the make, model, and year of your vehicle. With custom fit floor mats, your floor will not get damaged at all, because there is just no way the mess will make it past the mat.

How much do rubber floor mats cost?

Well, that depends on the make, model, and year of your car. Simply select your vehicle above to view options available for your vehicle as well as pricing information. Universal floor mats will be the cheapest while custom-fit mats will be pricier.

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