Soundproofing a School Bus
More and more people are opting for non-traditional homes, and one of the latest trends is to convert a school but into a tiny home. Most school bus owners are deciding to convert the bus themselves. So where do you start in making your school bus feel more like a home? Well before you start adding a kitchen and bathroom, why not start with the basics. Remember how loud the school bus was when you were a kid, you should probably take care of soundproofing your school bus first.
As discussed in the following forum on school bus conversions: Quieting the cabin owners are looking for sound deadening alternatives. Thankfully, at B-Quiet you will find a range of affordable automotive sound deadening products that can be easily installed in your school bus to help dampen the engine and road noise.
Why Soundproof Your School Bus?
- Engine noise: The front-mounted diesel or gas engine projects constant sound into the cabin.
- Road and tire noise: With thin sheet metal floors and no insulation, vibration is magnified.
- Wind and resonance: The long metal walls and roof act like a drum, amplifying every bump.
Without treatment, these noises make conversation difficult and restful sleep nearly impossible. Adding sound deadening improves comfort, protects your sanity on the road, and even boosts resale value.
Applying B-Quiet Ultimate to your School Bus Conversion
The first thing you are going to do is remove everything from the interior of your school bus, right down to bare metal. For maximum sound insulation, the team at B-Quiet recommends covering the entire interior areas of your School Bus, including the floor, ceiling and side walls. You will need recommends approximately 150-200 square feet of B-Quiet Ultimate Automotive Sound Deadening.
Installation Checklist
- Prep the Bus: Strip the interior down to bare metal by removing seats, panels and flooring.
- Clean Surfaces: Ensure all areas are free of dirt, rust, and grease.
- Apply Floor Coverage: Roll out Ultimate across the entire floor. Press firmly for full adhesion.
- Treat the Walls & Ceiling: Apply Ultimate on side panels and roof to stop resonance.
- Engine Bay Insulation: Use HLiner inside the doghouse/engine cover to cut noise and heat.
- Reassemble Interior: Add flooring, panels, and begin your conversion build.
B-Quiet Ultimate is easy to apply with a peel and stick material that to all metal surfaces. The process is simple and takes about 3-4 hours.
How much do you need? And how much does it cost?
B-Quiet sells Ultimate in 50 square feet rolls, and you will need about 3-4 rolls, you can check the current price in the product page. The investment in your school bus conversion will be well worth it.
Results You Can Expect
With a properly soundproofed school bus:
- Cabin noise drops by 10–15 dB (enough to turn highway roar into background hum).
- Interior heat from engine and road is noticeably reduced.
- Conversations, music, and even restful sleep become possible inside the bus.
- Your bus instantly feels more like a home than a vehicle.
