Tips for using floor mats

How to Stop Car Floor Mats from Moving in Your Vehicle? We have come a long way when it comes to cars but there are still some things that can go wrong with them. Most of these can be fixed but the surprising thing is that it is usually the simplest issues that are sometimes the hardest to fix. A great example of this is loose car floor mats. While this issue might seem inconsequential, it is actually quite a serious issue and loose floor mats can be hidden killers. They have led to multiple crashes in the past as they can cause the pedals to get stuck in place or cause your foot to slip off the pedals.

The reasons for loose car floor mats can be any one of the following

  1. Inferior OEM floor mats
  2. Wear and tear
  3. Manufacturing defect
  4. Aging and fatiguing

Today we will look at the various solutions for fixing a loose car floor carpet.

Using Velcro

This might seem ludicrous but it actually works. You see, Velcro straps come in pairs with the one having the rough surface known as the hook and the soft surface is known as the loop. Look for a Velcro strap that has some sort of adhesive or double-sided tape on it so it can be attached to the floor mat. The hook will then easily catch onto the surface of the carpet and keep the mat in place. This is of course not a long-term solution and you will probably have to keep changing the Velcro straps every few months.

Using snaps

These are generally used on clothes and fabrics but will perfectly serve the purpose of securing the car mats. They usually come in plastic and metallic variants. The plastic variants look better while the metallic variants are the more durable option. Get one of the longer variants meant for thick fabrics. One half goes behind the mat while the other half goes on top of the carpet. The two are then snapped together to keep them in place. This, of course, requires some tools and a few holes to be made in the mat as well as the carpet. The effort is well worth it as the results look very professional. Just choose a snap with colors matching those of your car's carpets.

Use a specially "manufactured floor mat fastener"

This is somewhat similar in theory to the previous method, just that you won't need any tools or the need to go to the local hardware store and forage for parts. There are many manufacturers out there. Just search for "floor mat fastener" in your favorite shopping website. Choose the one with the best reviews. Usually, these come in two parts and all you have to do is place them correctly, line them up and apply some force either by stepping on it or by pushing down with your hands and the whole thing stays in place.