Each year, about 247 million tons of cargo moves through the Port of Houston. The vast majority of it travels in shipping containers. Many of these containers, get emptied and reloaded for another trip across the ocean. But for other containers, this is their last voyage and they end up staying in Houston.

This large influx of containers has resulted in people getting creative with this surplus raw material. We’ve all seen custom shipping containers turned into homes, swimming pools, bars, coffee shops, and storage units. With that in mind, here are a few more creative modification ideas for shipping containers. 

1. Custom Paint Job

One of the most commonly overlooked features of modified shipping containers is the paint. Sea shipping containers come in a wide variety of colors, but that paint does more than just look pretty. The paint is there to protect the metal from corrosion. 

If you’re modifying a container, this is your chance to give your container a custom paint job. Not only will this help protect your container, but it will also brand the container. 

You could paint it a bold color for visibility. Or paint it your company’s colors for it to remain on-brand. Or you could have an artist create a completely custom mural across the side. 

2. Stadium Seating Conversion 

Do you need extra seating for your local stadium or field? Shipping container modifications are an affordable and easy way to create stadium seating. Not only is the metal durable, but the seating will be more secure and stable than many other stadium seating options on the market. 

You could even have it include a roof. This will shade people on sunny days and protect them from rain. 

3. Container Generator Covers 

Larger commercial buildings have several HVAC units or generators. These are a hefty investment and require routine maintenance and care to ensure their longevity. One way to extend their life even longer is to protect these units from the sun’s harmful UV rays and weather elements. 

A shipping container is an affordable way to create a custom cover. Containers are large enough to cover these commercial units while also being durable and modifiable. You can add venting for airflow. You can also add removable panels for easy access. This will make repairs and maintenance easier. 

4. Unique Door Modifications 

Shipping containers come with double doors at the short end. But these aren’t always functional on the container and may not work for your intended use. If you have an office, then a standard door is a more logical choice. 

Not to worry, you have plenty of options when it comes to the doors for your container. Our team has modified containers to have garage-style roll-up doors, grand French doors, and even sliding glass doors. For some creative options, visit our shipping container modification gallery here. 

More unique solutions have included a lifting panel that’s held up with the use of struts. When open you have a lovely cover over the entrance and outdoor area. When closed you have a secure and solid wall. 

You can also build smaller doors on hinges. These come in handy when you’re building a service window for a cafe or bar. This lets you modify your container to suit your intended purpose perfectly. 

Start Creating Custom Shipping Containers

When it comes to modifying custom shipping containers, your imagination is the limit. We offer a broad range of shipping containers modification services, to make the process easy. We also welcome your creative ideas and enjoy working on new challenges. 

Our team of container experts have experience working with local Houston and Dallas companies to modify containers for a wide variety of needs. 

Contact our creative team today and let us help you custom modify your shipping container.