How We Turned Two 40 Foot Shipping Containers into One Functional Space

Work in Progress: Transforming Two 40 Foot Shipping Containers into a Custom Wet-Area Solution

If you’ve ever searched for a 40ft shipping container for sale, you’ve probably seen plenty of standard units available. What you don’t always see is what’s possible once those containers enter the workshop.

Right now, our team is working on a customised project involving two 40 foot shipping containers that will soon be joined together to create one functional, purpose-built space.

Dual Containers. Single Purpose.

These two containers are being modified to operate as a single room at their final destination. Each container has been fitted with a personal access door on the outer sides, and a central internal doorway connects the two units. Once installed on site, they’ll be sealed together with a dividing door between them, effectively forming one integrated structure.

This type of configuration is ideal for clients who need separate zones within a single footprint — whether that’s for operational flow, hygiene control, or functional division.

Rhino Flooring for Wet-Area Use

Inside the containers, the team is preparing for the installation of Rhino flooring — a spray-on epoxy system designed to be fully watertight and highly durable.

The walls have been carefully masked off in preparation, ensuring a clean, professional finish. This flooring system allows the space to function as:

• A wet area

• A wash-down facility

• A space requiring regular cleaning

• Or any application where water resistance is critical

To support this, we’ve also installed drain plugs directly into the floor. Once the epoxy flooring is complete, water can be hosed down and directed straight out through the drainage outlets, making maintenance simple and efficient.

This isn’t just a container — it’s a controlled, practical environment built for purpose.

Custom Modifications That Fit Your Needs

Plenty of suppliers offer a 40ft shipping container for sale, but very few can modify 40 foot shipping containers to meet highly specific operational requirements.

That’s where we come in.

If you need a container configured for a wet area, wash bay, specialised workspace, or something entirely unique, our team can design and deliver a solution that works in the real world — not just on paper.

To discuss your requirements, contact Containers First on 1300 955 991 or contact us

If you need more than a standard box, let’s build it properly.