Frequently Asked Questions about BedWood® Truck Beds
What is the best wood to use for an old truck bed?
We have found that tight-grain structured wood is a great option for a wood truck bed. We offer a wide variety of options that have been tested in truck builds and have had great results.
Can you spray Truck Bed Liner on wood?
You can, but why hide a good-looking truck bed? We offer a great solution to seal your boards from damage. Our HydroSatin™ and HydroShine™ finishes help protect your wood from mold, fungi, and pests while providing UV protection for years to come.
What kind of Plywood do you use for a Truck Bed?
Short answer: we don’t. Plywood is a weak product that does not hold up to abuse and use as a truck bed option. We use 3/4” thick, real hardwood options for our truck beds. Our wood has been in vehicles for years, whereas plywood may only last a year or two.
What do you seal a Wood Truck Bed with?
We use an in-house proprietary blend water-based solution that soaks into your wood bed to seal your boards from all elements that could harm or destroy your wood bed.
Our HydroSatin™ is a matte clear finish, and our HydroShine™ is a gloss clear finish. Both provide your kit with environmental protections.
What is the strongest wood for a Wood Bed option?
We use the Janka hardness chart for our hardness rating. Our hardest domestic option is hickory wood. For a more exotic look, Brazilian cherry wood is the hardest of all our options.
What is the Lowest Cost wood option to build a Truck Bed with?
Cheap is not always the best. If you aim to keep costs low, you may sacrifice the quality of your wood. Pine is the lowest-cost option for a truck bed, but who wants a plain pine bed?
We recommend either ash or hickory for your wood bed; these options offer lower prices without compromising quality.
What is the best Spray On bed Sealant for Wood Beds?
We have tried many different options for wood beds. As the leading supplier of wood beds, we have perfected our own wood bed sealant. Our proprietary water-based blend is designed to soak into the board’s core and seal it from the inside out. Our finish provides UV protection and adhesion promoters while protecting against mold, fungi, and pests that can destroy your wood. Our HydroSatin™ (matte clear finish) and HydroShine™ (gloss clear finish) will make your wood bed look great and steal the show on your restoration truck.
Can Iron Armor Truck Bed Coating be Used on Wood Truck Beds?
Yes, but we do not recommend it. After testing every available protection against environmental hazards to your wood, we decided to create our own finish offering all the protection you need without drawbacks. Our finish provides UV protection and adhesion promoters while protecting against mold, fungi, and pests that can destroy your wood. Our HydroSatin™ or Matte Clear Finish and our HydroShine™ or Gloss Clear Finish will make your Wood Bed look great and steal the show on your restoration truck.