Written: February 23, 2022
- Cost: $22
- Time: 1 hour or so
- I decided to install a DIY floor bed mat in lieu of an official Ford Bed Mat ($140!) or another aftermarket one, because I’d already spent way too much money on this truck.
- Bought gym mat foam flooring with which I have much experience over the years doing craft projects, in the home gym, and using in the back of my Outback for the dogs, pavers, plants, etc. They are tough yet cushy. Easy to clean. Easy to replace. Affordable.
- Other supplies: Sharpie, Strong Scissors (this type of foam will kill scissors)
Tips
- I decided to use the edging pieces as edge guards, but you don’t have to and could just cut the nubs off.
- Since the pieces don’t fit 100%, I just traced the locking nubs to make my own interlock so that they would be more secure-fit.
- Your choice to add tape on the underside or even glue them together
- If you use the floor anchors, don’t forget to cut out the foam around it. I decided not to use mine.
- Sadly, I forgot about the interlocking thing towards the tailgate, but I don’t feel like doing it again.
- For a cleaner look, use the Sharpie on the underside of the foam pieces
- Adhering the pieces together will prevent them from coming apart easily. You can use rubber cement or other adhesives to achieve this
- If you get Sharpie in unwanted places, use rubbing alcohol
- This isn’t really a tip, but I just wanted to mention that placing this foam down makes sitting or kneeling or standing in the bed much nicer on the butt and back and hands. Warmer, too.
In Use
I have decided that the bed mat will not be temporary and that I am so glad I decided to use the gym mat foam. Loaded up some soil and other things from a home improvement place. They’re easy to slide things back and forth on and I don’t have to worry about scratches or dirt or water. I really like this option. As a side note, the anterior wood divider fits perfectly longways in the bed.
