The center divider in the front will be your car’s center console. The center divider in the back will usually be the floor hump.
The length of the front passenger floor mat will be the longest and should cover all of the flat floor space in front of that seat. The length of the front driver mat will need to stop just short of the gas and brake pedals.
If you need guidance, look at some different styles and types of commercial car mats designed for your vehicle or type of vehicle. The measurement of each slant, indentation, and angle may vary from those you’ll need for your car, but these other commercial mats should offer some insight.
These patterns don’t need to look neat, but the measurements need to be accurate.
When removing sections of paper to improve the fit, cut away small portions at a time. Stop once that side of the paper lies flat against the floor. If you need to add sections of paper, tape them on. Stop once the paper covers the entire flat surface of the floor without bending into any slants or obstructions.
This set of measurements will be what you need to provide to the custom car mat service. Even if you didn’t alter anything, measure the perimeter of the pattern again to make sure that the measurements of the pattern match the measurements you’ve recorded.
Improved fit mats generally are a bit more secure than standard mats, as well as a little more durable. Vehicle-specific car mats are more expensive than standard mats. They’re designed for a specific make and model, so choosing the one made for your vehicle will ensure you get a secure fit. You can usually find these mats at car dealerships and some automotive stores. Fully customized car mats are the most expensive. You’ll need to find a business that specializes in making them since they aren’t commercially available. You will need to provide your car’s specific measurements when placing an order.
Rubber can crack when exposed to extremely hot conditions.
Also, pay attention to the type of rubber used on the back of the mat. Styrene butadiene rubber is more affordable, but nitrile butadiene rubber is oil-resistant.
You should be able to lift the old mats straight out. Removing old mats will ensure the best fit for your new ones. It’s also safer to install new mats directly on the car floor, rather than installing them on top of old mats.
You can install your mat quicker if you use a blowdryer to dry your second-hand car mat after you’ve washed it.
If you made paper patterns, compare your mats to those to determine where to place them.
Make sure that the gripping or non-skid side of the mat faces down as you install it.
Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the smooth operation of the gas and brake pedal.
