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Shipping Container Home Rust and Corrosion: Identifying, Preventing and Treating | Container Home Plans

This can shed more light on what can be done to prevent this. Yes containers are only a sea weeks or months at a time but they are usually stored in the port and are typically exposed to sea air constantly. They are built to last years of use / abuse.

 

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The Best Paint

The best paints for shipping steel containers are acrylic-based paints with an added zinc phosphate and a nonchlorinated plasticized mixture. Rustproof urethane enamel makes another good paint option for steel containers. These provide both an attractive appearance and durability, ensuring the strength and integrity of the metal by keeping it free from rust -- an important element due to the damaging elements a shipping container receives.

Paints for Shipping Containers Used as Housing

Use a ceramic paint that also also acts as an insulator and adhesive when using containers as a home. Ceramic paint is fireproof and helps insulate sound. These characteristics allow the container to function as a home suited for various weather conditions.