For starters, they require drilling holes in the bed to properly secure the liner to your truck. We've all seen the stray bed liners laying in the median of the interstate, a consequence of not securing the liner properly. In addition, plastic liners shift and vibrate over time causing scuffs and abrasions to your truck bed finish.
Hard slippery surface can cause your cargo to slide all around your bed every time you hit a pedal. You better strap down your cargo or it's going for a ride and may not be in the same condition by the time you get to your destination.
Drop-in liners are not only rough on your cargo but they are also rough on your knees when climbing in to access your cargo.
Drop-in liners offer little to no skid protection. Hit the gas pedal and your cargo goes crashing toward your tailgate. Hit the brake and it slides forward toward the cab.
Varies by manufacturer.Requires truck bed finish to be scuffed with a sanding wheel or an etching solvent applied in order for the material to adhere to the bed. Spray In liners are permanent, can never be removed, and are a challenge to repair.
Provides little to no dent protection from heavy cargo which can cause dings, dents and gouges in your truck bed.
Hard abrasive surface is not friendly to delicate cargo such as electronics, furniture, sports equipment or even the family pet.
Hard abrasive surface is BRUTAL on your knees (and your cargo). BedRug probably wouldn't recommend letting the kids sleep on your spray in liner on your next camping trip!
Most spray in liners offer little to no skid resistance Hit the gas pedal and your cargo goes crashing toward your tailgate. Hit the brake and it slides forward toward the cab.
Although most spray in liner brands offer a lifetime warranty, nearly all of them lack any warranty against UV fading. Texture and color consistency are typically challenging to match when repairs are necessary.The BedRug uses closed-cell foam which is non-abrasive and will not scratch the finish of your truck and installation is done without drilling holes. Put simply, the BedRug can be used for years and when removed, your bed looks like it did the day you bought the truck.
Provides 3/4" of impact absorbing closed cell foam to prevent your truck bed from dents and dings (and provides a cushioned surface for your knees!).
The 3/4" floor and 1/4" side walls provide an impact absorbing barrier for your cargo during transport. Cushions your valuable cargo and provides a smooth, comfortable, knee friendly surface.
The BedRug offers 3/4" of custom molded foam padding which completely flattens out the factory rib configuration. This provides a loading surface that is simply unmatched by any other liner. The true test is when you first kneel on the product! BedRug is soft enough to sleep on yet tough enough to take on even the nastiest of jobs.
BedRug 3/4" foam floor and plastic fiber surface is the best anti-slip material on the market. BedRug grips and absorbs your cargo to hold it place during transport.
Backed with a lifetime warranty and BedRug is so sure you'll love your new BedRug.Requires truck bed finish to be scuffed with a sanding wheel or an etching solvent is applied in order for the material to adhere to the bed. Spray In liners are permanent, can never be removed, and are a challenge to repair.
Susceptible to chalking, fading and oxidizing when exposed to UV leaving a permanent "haze" visible. Several spray in liner brands offer a top coating option to protect against UV at an additional cost but this must be applied every 12-18 months to be effective.
Provides little to no dent protection from heavy cargo which can cause dings, dents and gouges in your truck bed.
Most spray in liners offer little to no skid resistance Hit the gas pedal and your cargo goes crashing toward your tailgate. Hit the brake and it slides forward toward the cab.
Hard abrasive surface is not friendly to delicate cargo such as electronics, furniture, sports equipment or even the family pet.
Although most spray in liner brands offer a lifetime warranty, nearly all of them lack any warranty against UV fading. Texture and color consistency are typically challenging to match when repairs are necessary.
BedTred is a 5-piece liner that zips together and installs with hook and loop fasteners. No drilling, no sanding, no prepping, and no damage to the truck bed. Non-woven fiber backing will not scratch or harm your truck bed finish. Can be removed at any time or even moved from truck to truck.
Completely UV stable! Backed with a lifetime warranty against chalking, fading and oxidizing.
Provides a 1/4" center layer of impact absorbing closed cell foam to prevent your truck bed from dents and dings (and provides a cushioned surface for your knees!).
BedTred has a textured TPO composite surface to grip your cargo and hold it in place. Simply put, BedTred provides skid resistance unmatched by any spray in liner.
The 1/4" layer of impact absorbing closed cell foam cushions your cargo during transport, protects your valuable cargo and provides a comfortable knee friendly surface.
Backed with a lifetime warranty Can be easily replaced in the event of a collision or bed repair.Flat backing leaves voids between factory truck bed ribs. Underside "Nibs" or "Cleats", which help hold mat into place, can cause chafing and scuff your factory paint finish.
Manufactured from rubber they are susceptible to dry rot, chalking and fading when exposed to the elements.
One size fits all - may require trimming to properly fit when installing over a plastic drop in liner. Simply lays into truck bed without fasteners.Flat backing leaves voids between factory truck bed ribs leaving an uneven bed surface which is brutal on your knees. Aged rubber material can leave residue on your pants or knees when crawling into the bed to access cargo or release strong "rubber' smell especially when covered by tonneaus or caps.
Requires drilling holes into tailgate to secure mat into place.
The 3/4" custom molded backing fills in the truck bed rib configuration for a flat, void free surface (spray in / no liner style only). Non-abrasive foam does not chafe or damage factory clear coat finish.
Completely UV stable! Backed with a lifetime warranty against chalking, fading and oxidizing.
Custom-made applications accommodate all styles of existing bed protection.
The ULTRA TOUGH BedRug Mat completely flattens out the factory rib configuration and provides a cushioned knee friendly surface. BedRug is a perfect solution and companion for your family pet and soft enough to sleep on.
No drill installation, attaches with hook and loop fasteners. Foam backing will not scuff factory paint finish.