Carpet or rubber mat

[Blackwaterforge]

I am going to redo carpet.
Which provides more sound attenuation carpet or rubber mat with jute backing?
Thank you!

[slick4x4]

I vote carpet

[redstone65]

About to do the same thing right now myself since my previous rubber mat disintegrated. I'd be interested in the results of whatever you decide.

[shipwrecked]

I put carpet in mine. looks real fancy

[Mr. Jones]

My vote is rubber in a work truck,carpet will get filthy.No matter how careful you are.......

[FarmMotorSports]

My vote is a rubber/ vinyl mat with a double layer of jute.
I have had carpeted trucks and always considered the carpet high maintenance.

I may or may not get so far as to cover the floors before SS....
I already have new roll of jute, but only pieces of original mats.

[6166 Junkyard Dog]

we use the loop pile carpet and it's tough even in a work truck

[LM14]

My '66 had foil insulation on the whole floor, jute padding and a rubber mat. It was very quiet.

SPark

[oldsmiley]

Whichever way you decide to go, I'd also cut strips of the jute matting to glue into all the recessed areas of the floor pan, just as a filler to build it up. Then install a solid piece of jute matting over the entire floor, before putting down the carpet/rubber mat.

If not, over time you'll see the imprint of all the recessed areas, evident in the finished product as it settles and gets wear. Just a thought......