Repairing the Rust and Insulating
Tawny and Mike addressed the corrosion issue before beginning work on the subfloor. Given that the school bus has been in service since 2004, it was an expected move. The DIYers repaired the flooring and used Rust-Oleum floor paint to cover up the rust. Once all was resolved, it was time to begin installing the new flooring. Because the pair will be traveling in all kinds of weather, insulation was essential. Mike and Tawny put rigid polystyrene foam boards, also known as styrofoam insulation, and framed the floor.
Subloors Inside
Tawny and Mike measured and cut the new flooring panels to fit perfectly inside the skoolie once the insulation was completed. “We have a floor now, and this now feels more genuine,” Tawny said at the time. The DIYers opted for a “floating” flooring rather than bolting it into the insulation. “After reading and hearing firsthand reports of the consequences,” Tawny explained, “it seemed reasonable to bolt fixtures and walls to the actual walls and ceiling and leave the floor floating underneath where it can… flex somewhat.” The floating flooring would be more effective in the long run as movement and temperature changes affected the skoolie.