Truck bed liners aren't just about looks. It's difficult to really use a pickup truck without damaging the paint on the bed. That is... unless you install a bed liner of some sort.

This site describes the different kinds of liners. The emphasis is on the less expensive liners. Each type of coating has advantages and disadvantages.
The main types of liners are:
1. Professional spray on coatings, like Line-x, Rhino and others,
2. Do it yourself roll on bed liners,
3. Plastic, drop in truck bed liners,
4. Carpet rugs,
5. Bed mats, including carpet and rubber.
We describe what it takes to install a bed liner yourself. Then we list the advantages and disadvantages of each type of bed protection.
And that is what you get, bed protection. It's more than just looks. The right choice looks good, but protects your pickup from damage while still letting you haul whatever needs hauling...
Read on to learn more about values in truck bed liners...