Frequently Asked Questions about Rhino Linings
Who is Rhino Linings?
For more than 36 years, Rhino Linings has worked to bring durable, weather, abrasion, impact, and chemical-resistant protective coating innovation to consumers and businesses alike. Rhino Linings is recognized for providing the world’s #1 brand for spray-on bedliners and for bringing the first spray-on bedliner to the United States. Rhino Linings provides a variety of spray-on bedliner solutions to bring you the best solution to your vehicle and beyond.
The brand also has service and product offerings in various retail and commercial industries including: flooring, foam, roofing, infrastructure, liners and more, bringing high-performance trusted protective coating solutions for all your coating needs. Each product solution offers full durability, versatility, and ease of application. Across all business units, Rhino Linings is recognized for our superior durability, quality, and strength with decades of proven performance.
How do I find out more about becoming an Applicator?
Visit our Applicator page here to learn more and speak with one of our team members.
Truck Bedliner FAQs
What is a spray-on bedliner?
Spray-on bedliners are multi-component products that protect your vehicle bed from damage across weather, accidental dings, scratches, and more that can impact the vehicle’s appearance and performance. American-made and engineered to withstand Mother Nature’s toughest blows, a true Rhino Linings application is professionally installed and designed to last a lifetime.
Rhino Linings’ spray-on bedliners have a textured finish and have multiple product formulas and colors to choose from so you can pick the best option for you.
Outside vehicle bedliners, our spray-on bedliner formula can be applied beyond your truck bed. Our formula can be applied to vehicle grille guards, bumpers, rocker panels, interior floors, fender flares, hardtops, the bottom of your vehicle, and much more! You can even spray an entire vehicle, from bumper to bumper in our formula. The spray-on bedliner solutions have also been used across ATVs and utility vehicles, boats, trailers and RVs, fleet vehicles, emergency vehicles, construction equipment, military vehicles, and much more.
No matter what you want to protect across your vehicles, Rhino Linings spray-on bedliner formulas will protect it.
What bedliner color options are available?
Rhino Linings offers color matching and custom colors for special orders. If you are interested in receiving a colored bedliner, reach out to an Applicator to find out if they spray color.
How do I choose the best bedliner solution for me?
The best spray-on bedliner solution is all based on your specific needs. Whether you’re looking to protect your vehicle from the sun, weather, abrasions, or impacts, taking into account the wear and tear your vehicle will experience is key to choosing the best spray-on bedliner for you.
Our seasoned team of Applicators are with our customers every step of the way to best recommend the spray-on bedliner formula for your vehicle.
How does the spray-on bedliner process work?
Once you find the nearest Applicator to you, drop your vehicle off and let the Applicators work their magic.
To begin, Applicators deep clean all parts of the vehicle that will have the spray-on bedliner formula applied. Applicators then apply protective coverings over all areas of the vehicle that are not being sprayed to ensure your vehicle is fully protected during the installation process.
Applicators then prep all areas of the vehicle that will be receiving the spray-on bedliner with a multi-speed polisher to create uniform scuffing of the paint to ensure the spray-on formula will adhere successfully. Compressed air is then used to remove all dust and the vehicle areas are then deep cleaned once more. The vehicle is now ready to receive the spray-on bedliner formula! Once the initial layers of the spray-on bedliner are applied, short blasts of the formula are used to create the signature texture.
Rhino Linings spray-on bedliners dry to the touch in seconds; however, we recommend customers wait 24 hours before heavy-duty for bedliners to fully cure.
How long does the full spray-on bedliner process take?
A professionally installed Rhino Linings spray-on truck bedliner application typically takes about 3 hours. Check with your local retail applicator, but you can normally drop it off in the morning and pick up later that same afternoon.
How much does a spray-on bedliner cost?
Each Rhino Linings retail location is independently owned and operated, and each retail applicator is free to set prices at fair market value. We recommend that you contact an applicator near you and get a quote for your specific application. The price can vary depending on the size and length of the truck bed, or the type of application.
Where can I get my vehicle sprayed? Can I install the spray-on bedliner myself?
All of our spray-on bedliner formulas are installed by our licensed and trained Applicator professionals. Due to the multi-step installation process, you cannot install your spray-on bedliner yourself.
Rhino Linings has licensed Applicators across the globe! You can find the nearest Applicator to you HERE.
Can I take out my Rhino Linings spray-on bedliner?
Will the bedliner hold up in rugged conditions and temperature extremes?
Yes. Rhino Linings spray-on bedliner products are specifically engineered not to warp, crack, peel, or split due to weather or other environmental factors. Our spray-on liners are engineered to withstand the severe cold of Alaska to the intense heat of Arizona, (temperatures between -40 degrees F and 190 degrees F). Unlike plastic drop-in liners or other spray-on liners, Rhino Linings products are formulated to withstand heavy-duty use while offering superior abrasion and corrosion resistance.
What is Rhino Linings’ bedliner warranty?
All Rhino Linings spray-on bedliner installations have a Nationwide Limited Lifetime warranty. All North American Rhino Linings Applicators offer this warranty which includes:
- Nationwide coverage. If you move, no problem! We will help you find the nearest Applicator to your new location.
- Full protection across spray-on bedliners cracking, bubbling or peeling.
- Coverage as long as you own your vehicle.
At Rhino Linings, we want to ensure we are providing all of our end customers with high-quality products with incredible performance. You can learn more about bedliner Warranty HERE.
How do I take care of my spray-on bedliner? Do I need to perform regular maintenance?
The best way to take care of your Rhino Linings spray-on bedliner is to clean it regularly. If you are washing your spray-on bedliner at home, feel free to use your garden hose and regular car soap to wash out the spray-on bedliner. For more stubborn debris, you can even use a pressure washer. Wash the soap off of the spray-on bedliner, use towels to try, and you are done!
Products & Formulations
What are 100% solids polyurethane and polyurea coatings?
100% solids formulations contain no solvents, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or CFCs. Rather than using chemical carriers to dissolve or reduce the coating, the resin converts directly to a solid upon mixing with isocyanate. The result is a dense, durable coating with no off gassing of harmful compounds during the curing process.
What is the difference between Rhino Linings formulations?
Rhino Linings offers a comprehensive range of formulations—including polyurethane, polyurea, hybrid systems, insulation, roof coatings, primers, sealants, top coats, epoxy composite systems, and epoxy flooring systems—each engineered with specific physical and chemical properties to meet the unique demands of different applications. To determine which formulation is best suited for your project, visit our Products Page (https://rhinolinings.com/view-all-products/) or contact our Sales Team for expert guidance.
What size containers do Rhino Linings formulations come in?
Rhino Linings formulations are available in 55-gallon drums, 15-gallon Pony drums and 5-gallon Head Packs.
Are Rhino Linings formulations environmentally friendly?
Yes. All Rhino Linings elastomeric polymer formulations contain no or low VOCs and no CFCs, coal cars or styrene, making them a responsible choice for both commercial and industrial applications
Application & Surface Preparation
What surface preparation is required before applying a Rhino Linings coating?
Proper surface preparation is essential for maximum adhesion. The surface must first be cleaned, etched, or profiled according to the needs of the substrate or what is specified by an engineer to create an appropriate substrate texture. A primer is then applied to ensure the coating bonds are secure. Skipping or inadequately performing either step may compromise the performance of the coating.
What surfaces can Rhino Linings be applied to?
Rhino Linings permanently adheres to a wide range of substrates, including metals, concrete, fiberglass, some plastics, wood, geotextile, polyurethane surfaces, steel, copper, and aged fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). For roofing applications, Rhino Linings can also be applied over existing BUR, TPO, PVC, and EPDM substrates.
How are Rhino Linings products applied?
Rhino Linings coatings are applied using proprietary low-temperature, low-pressure SprayCast™ systems. Depending on the formulation, applications may use either high-pressure or low-pressure equipment, in 1:1 or 2:1 mix ratio configurations. Spray foam products are applied using high-pressure equipment.
How thick can Rhino Linings be sprayed?
Rhino Linings can be sprayed or cast to virtually any desired thickness, starting from 1/8 inch. For casting applications, a specialized formulation with a slightly slower gel time allows the material to self-level as it cure
Can Rhino Linings be cast as well as sprayed?
Yes. Rhino Linings application equipment supports both casting and spraying, allowing material to be applied at thicknesses of up to several inches depending on project requirements.
Purchasing & Application Access
Do I need to purchase a system to use Rhino Linings products?
There are two available pathways:
- Become a licensed Applicator: You will be required to purchase a complete high-pressure or low-pressure application system.
- Use an existing Applicator: If you prefer to have the product professionally applied, a licensed Rhino Linings Applicator can complete the work on your behalf with no equipment purchase necessary.
To learn more or to connect with a licensed Applicator, contact Rhino Linings Corporation at sales@rhinolinings.com, call (800) 450-6881, or visit rhinolinings.com/find-applicator to find your nearest Applicator.
What surfaces can Rhino Linings be applied to?
Rhino Linings permanently adheres to a wide range of substrates, including metals, concrete, fiberglass, some plastics, wood, geotextile, polyurethane surfaces, steel, copper, and aged fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). For roofing applications, Rhino Linings can also be applied over existing BUR, TPO, PVC, and EPDM substrates.
Can I purchase a do-it-yourself lining kit?
No. To ensure quality, consistency, and performance, Rhino Linings products must be applied exclusively by a licensed Rhino Linings Applicator.
Performance & Durability
Will Rhino Linings products hold up in extreme conditions?
Yes. Rhino Linings formulations are engineered to perform in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 175°F and are designed to withstand abrasion, impact, corrosion, vibration, chemical wear, and repeated flexing, contraction, and expansion. Rhino Linings will not crack, delaminate, or split under normal operational stress. We encourage you to speak with one of our team members to best determine which product is the best solution for extreme conditions.
What surfaces can Rhino Linings be applied to?
Rhino Linings permanently adheres to a wide range of substrates, including metals, concrete, fiberglass, some plastics, wood, geotextile, polyurethane surfaces, steel, copper, and aged fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP). For roofing applications, Rhino Linings can also be applied over existing BUR, TPO, PVC, and EPDM substrates.
Can I add slip-resistance to a Rhino Linings coating?
Yes. Aggregate, oxides, or slags can be dispersed into the formulation to increase non-slip properties. Textures range from fine to coarse, and can be customized based on application requirements.
Can the lining be customized in color and texture?
Yes. Rhino Linings can be pigmented to match virtually any color code, and surface texture can be adjusted from fine to heavy. Multiple product lines including TuffGrip®, Hybrid, Extreme and SolarMax™ are available in a variety of colors. However, you must contact your local Applicator to find out if that location sprays color. If you are an Applicator and wish to spray color, contact our technical team and we can advise you on the best process to do so.
Does the lining require special maintenance?
Rhino Linings’ non-porous polyurethane surface is straightforward to maintain. However, prolonged exposure to UV radiation may cause fading over time. To protect against UV degradation, Rhino Linings offers SolarMax™, an aliphatic UV topcoat that provides long-term color stability and superior resistance to weathering, chemicals, and abrasion. For applications requiring a tough, abrasion-resistant finish with exceptional color and gloss retention, Rhino Chrome™ is a fast-curing polyaspartic top coat that delivers durable UV protection, waterproof performance, and long-lasting outdoor durability. Rhino Shine is also available as an additional UV protection option that can be applied immediately after a freshly sprayed substrate or years after fading has occurred, helping restore and maintain the coating’s appearance. Read more about Rhino Shine HERE.
Are Rhino Linings products permanent? Can they be removed?
Rhino Linings products are designed as a permanent protective solution. While removal is technically possible, it is not the intended use of the product. In applications where wear monitoring is critical, such as mining, a red “wear layer” can be incorporated beneath the primary lining to indicate when reapplication is needed.
Are Rhino Linings repairable?
Yes. Rhino Linings offers a complete range of repair formulations, including Standard Repair, Industrial Repair, and UV Repair products, to restore the integrity of existing linings.
Curing & Downtime
How long does it take for Rhino Linings product to cure?
Depending on product, Rhino Linings 100% solids formulations are tack-free within 40 seconds of application and reach full cure within 24 hours – 36 hours but is dependent on environmental temperature. This rapid set time minimizes operational downtime significantly.
Spray Foam Insulation
How long does spray foam insulation last?
Rhino Linings spray foam insulation is an inert, thermoset plastic material. When properly installed, it will maintain its insulating and structural properties indefinitely throughout the life of the building.
Should I use open-cell or closed-cell spray foam insulation?
Both open-cell and closed-cell foams effectively stop air movement and slow heat transfer. Key distinctions include:
- Closed-cell foam: Features low vapor permeance, high compressive strength, and structural contribution to wall systems. Suitable for exterior applications and climate zones 6–8, where a vapor retarder may be required. Testing by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center demonstrates that closed-cell foam can increase racking and shear strength two to three times compared to fiberglass insulation in traditional stick-built construction.
- Open-cell foam: More cost-effective per unit of R-value but does not provide the same structural reinforcement. Open-cell foam is not appropriate for exterior applications.
Consult your approved local contractor/ spray foam Applicator to determine which product is best suited to your specific project and climate zone.
Can I install spray foam myself?
Various DIY spray foam kits are available and can be used for small projects. However, for whole homes and commercial applications professional equipment and experienced applicators should be utilized to ensure the proper installation of the spray foam being applied. (safely installed, proper amount being applied, even coverage, proper curing, etc.)
Do I need to remove existing insulation before I apply spray foam?
In most cases the answer is yes. Old, loose, and dirty insulation needs to be removed to allow better adhesion of the new spray foam to the existing substrate.
What makes Rhino Linings spray foam insulation effective?
Rhino Linings spray foam is applied as a liquid and expands multiple times its original volume within seconds. As it expands, it conforms to and fills cavities, voids, and irregular surfaces to create a continuous sealed thermal envelope. This air-sealing capability directly addresses the leading source of energy loss in structures. The material adheres to any clean, dry surface and will not sag or settle over time.
How does spray foam insulation affect indoor air quality?
By sealing the thermal envelope, Rhino Linings spray foam gives HVAC and ventilation systems full control over the intake and filtration of fresh air. This eliminates uncontrolled air infiltration and helps block external allergens, such as mold spores and pollen, from entering the occupied space.
How does spray foam insulation control moisture and condensation?
A common cause of moisture damage in wall cavities is the exchange of warm, moist air with cold, dry interior air, which can lead to condensation, mold, mildew, and rot. ThermalGuard™ OC.5, OC1, and CC2-Eco products provide an air seal that significantly minimizes this moisture movement and the associated risks.
Is spray foam insulation safe during and after application?
During application, Applicators and individuals in close proximity to the spray operation may be exposed to fumes, mists, or chemical spills that exceed OSHA and NIOSH safety thresholds. Proper precautions must be taken, including the use of respirators, solvent-resistant gloves, and protective clothing. Each installation site should be assessed individually, and a tailored safety plan should be developed by the installer. All approved Rhino Linings contractors are trained in proper safety procedures.
How long should the building be vacated after spray foam installation?
For new construction with adequate ventilation, other trades should wait a minimum of 24 hours before re-entering the job site. In retrofit or remodel scenarios, reoccupancy time depends on factors including the SPF formulation used, the volume of foam applied relative to the space, temperature, humidity, and ventilation levels. As a general guideline, 24 to 48 hours is recommended before occupants re-enter the building. Always confirm with your contractor, as they will be familiar with the specific conditions of the project.
Does spray foam insulation adhere to metal or wood studs?
Yes. Spray foam insulation bonds effectively to almost any material, including both wood and steel studs commonly used in residential and commercial construction.
Can spray foam insulation be applied over electrical wiring?
Spray foam insulation is compatible with electrical wiring plastic and does not pose issues when the wiring has been installed in compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Any overheating concerns are typically attributable to improper circuit installation or undersized wiring—not the insulation itself.
What if I need to add an electrical outlet after spray foam insulation has been installed?
A certified electrical contractor can pull wire through cured spray foam insulation. For wiring that may be repositioned frequently—such as home theater or audio-visual installations ENT (Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing) conduit should be installed within the wall cavity prior to foam application.
For additional technical documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) for all Rhino Linings products, visit our Tech Center. For partnership inquiries or to connect with a licensed Applicator, contact us directly at sales@rhinolinings.com, or call (800) 450-6881.
Have additional questions or need product-specific guidance? Contact the Rhino Linings team directly at info@rhinolinings.com — our team is ready to assist you.
