What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mark a time to get floor covering (3)" mean?

The definition is "floor covering". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "Mark a time" = MAT; definition: "floor covering" The answer is MAT.

Mark a time to get floor covering (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17040 | 26 Across | 2023-02-23 flower