Rubber Truck Bed Mats and Liners

Rubber Truck Bed Mats and Bed Liners

Rubber truck bed mats and liners offer comprehensive yet affordable truck bed protection, guarding the inner bedsides and bed floor against dents, dings, and deep scratches/gouges while loading and transporting cargo. Aside from maintaining your pickup’s appearance, bed protection prevents rust-inducing paint chips and scratches, guarding against unnecessary corrosion and structural damage!

Rubber Bed Mats vs. Rubber Bed Liners

So, what’s the difference between bed mats and liners anyway? Both bed mats and bed liners offer exceptional protection; however, one offers more than the other. 

Rubber bed mats cover only your pickup’s bed floor in a thick rubber layer. This material absorbs shock and resists punctures/abrasions, ensuring years of reliable service! Rubber bed mats also feature a simple drop-in installation. Simply unbox the product, set it out in the sun to settle, and drop it into a clean bed! 

By comparison, rubber bed liners cover the entire bed surface, including the inner bedsides, bulkhead, and bed floor. Rubber bed mats also aren’t typically manufactured from genuine rubber; instead, they utilize an often-padded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or composite construction, offering exceptional chemical and abrasion resistance. Rubber bed liners are also more challenging to install, often requiring thorough cleaning, prep work, and applying double-sided adhesive.

Why Install a Rubber Bed Mat or Liner?

Rubber bed mats and liners include several benefits, including: 

• Providing a Non-Skid Surface: Without a bed liner, cargo in the bed can slide around and damage your pickup’s bed or the cargo itself. Rubber bed mats and liners feature a non-skid surface, preventing excess load shifting while driving. 

• Easy Installation: Bed mats and liners offer simple and quick installations. Both feature pre-cut, vehicle-specific form factors that simply drop into place; however, bed liners may require minor prep work.  

• Impact Resistance: Bed mats and liners provide additional padding for your cargo, lessening damage to the bed or cargo itself while loading heavy objects. The added padding is also much easier on your knees if you work out of your pickup’s bed! 

• Bed Protection: Last but certainly not least: protection. Bed mats and liners protect your pickup’s bed against unnecessary damage, retaining resale value and ensuring your pickup has a clean, rust-free bed for years to come!

Rubber Bed Mat Considerations

When selecting a bed mat or liner for your pickup, you’ll have to consider a few factors, including: 

• Your Vehicle’s Use: Are you frequently hauling heavy or sharp-edged cargo? A drop-in bed liner might be the way to go for comprehensive protection.

• Budget and Convenience: If you’re looking for a cost-effective solution with a hassle-free installation, a bed mat might be the better choice. These products also grant easy access to inner-bedside-mounted tie-downs.

• Versatility: Bed mats are quicker and easier to remove if you occasionally need a clean, unlined bed for specific tasks. If not, consider a bed liner! 

• Aesthetics: Do you prefer the comprehensive coverage of a bed liner or the sleek, painted appearance of your pickup’s factory bedsides? The choice is yours!