Floor Liners VS. Floor Mats for Your Truck: What’s the Difference?

Not all car owners are familiar with the Line-X accessories that can be added to their vehicles. For the most part, drivers out there are pretty tomato-tomato about the automotive accessories that they use. 

While there are some products that can be used interchangeably, however, there are others that perform slightly different functions. A prime example of this would be the confusion between floor liners and floor mats. Aren’t those the same thing, you may be wondering? Not exactly. Here’s why.

Floor Liners VS. Floor Mats for Your Truck

Yes, these products are relatively similar, but each accessory is slightly different from the other.

Floor liners are designed with raised lips, ridges, and patterns. They’re known to provide the most protection from dirt and damage to the truck’s flooring. The majority of liners in the market are specially designed to fit the interior of a vehicle. 

Floor mats, on the other hand, are your standard flat coverings. While they still provide some form of protection against dirt and spill, their general function is to simply protect the vehicle’s interior. For the most part, floor mats are also less expensive than liners.

Choosing Floor Liners Over Mats

We already know that floor liners are custom designed to fit a specific type and model of a vehicle. They’re crafted to precisely fit the shape of an automobile’s floor space, unlike the standard mat. Line-X floor liners are made of rubberized plastic which not only provides overall comfort but also drastically eliminates any deformation brought about by extreme changes in the temperature.

In some instances, liners take the place of a vehicle’s carpeting and are directly installed on top of the vehicle’s metal structure. Rather than buying a universal liner (trust us, it’s not a good fit or feel for under your feet), opt for one that is made to custom fit your vehicle. 

Everything in our lineup from our much-talked-about Spray-in Bedliner to our floor liners is all made in the USA. Each item is precision-engineered to give our customers nothing but a top-performing accessory. Our liners have deep grooves and channel patterns that send dirt, mud, and even snow away from the driver’s feet. This keeps shoes and pant legs cleaner, not to mention, it puts an end to puddles that build up and slosh around while you drive.

Line-X Floor Liner Installation is a Breeze 

Truth be told, a floor liner installation is pretty standard and does not require the services of an installer. New car owners should, however:

• Begin by removing existing floor mats or liners.
• Before setting the new Line-X floor liner down, make sure to remove all care stickers and safety sticker labels. This is to ensure that the liner is flush against your flooring and vehicle interior. The stickers can be attached to the owner’s manual for future reference.
• Take out a trusty vacuum to suck up any dirt or debris that may be littering the floor. 
• Identify the orientation of the floor liner. 
• Test to ensure that no part of the floor liner is in the way of doors, brakes, gas, or clutch pedals. Refrain from using a floor liner that does not sit flush on your flooring interior as this could be hazardous.

Just like our Bedliner series, our Line-X floor liners are engineered to include amazing features. Raised nubs at the bottom of the liners ensure that they stay in place.

A Mess-free Comfortable Ride Beneath Your Feet

Protect your vehicle from drips, excess moisture, and spills by using Central PA, Bedliner for your truck bed, and a floor liner for your interiors. Whether you’re in search of something to help soak up the snow from your boots, or you’re worried you might spill a beverage on the floor, installing custom floor liners is the best move. 

Our durable products are comfortable for both feet and paws, making it the perfect pet-friendly ride. It’s also every outdoor enthusiast’s ideal choice, since there’s no need to worry about any mess being tracked in.

To get the most out of your vehicle, it’s important to keep both the interior and exterior well protected. Any exposed parts would do well with a coat or two of Krown Rust Protection, and don’t forget about protecting your truck bed while you’re at it! 

Our Spray-in Bedliner products ensure that your bed is protected against dirt, dust, rust, scuffing, and the wrath of the outdoor elements. With more than 26 years of experience under our belts, you can expect nothing but the best from our customized vehicle products.

About LINE-X and Krown of South Central Pennsylvania

LINE-X and Krown of South Central Pennsylvania is the leader in vehicle undercoating protection using Krown products and truck bed liners using LINE-X spray-on bed liners. We serve York County to help maintain and extend the life of vehicles. If you are in Loganville or Lewisberry, Delta or Dover, West York or Wrightsville, or any point in between, stop in at our Vogelsong Road location to see what we can do to protect your vehicle. No one knows protection better than LINE-X and Krown and the premium performance and exceptional value that they bring.