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What I've learned building my own shipping container home.
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Deanne Berarducci
I am still in the process of building my home but I used 2 containers, cut off the inside walls and used one for a floor and one for a roof so it is 24 feet wide by 10 feet tall. This is a work in progress and not as simple as I thought it would be!
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Paint
 
Flooring
 
Drywall
 
Sinks and Shower
 
Countertops

Paint

I like things simple and clean so my paint colors might be boring to some of you but it is the brands I used that matter.

 
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I could not have painted the outside without a paint gun light and easy for me to use.
Wagner Control Pro 130 w/ T2 Gun Electric Stationary Airless Paint Sprayer Lowes.com
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Primer is primer, but this is what I used on the exterior and interior walls that I actually have done.
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams All-Purpose Power Interior/Exterior High hiding Water-based Wall and Ceiling Primer ( 1-gallon )
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I am a very messy painter so I love having these
Valspar 3 -Pack 9-in Disposable Paint Tray Liner
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Love to have these on hand at all times
Valspar Walls, Ceilings Trim 6 -Piece Knit Paint Roller Kit
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A requirement for me
ScotchBlue PROSharp 1.41-in x 60 Yard(s) Painters Tape
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Keep the cost down on paint rollers buy in bulk
Purdy 3 -Pack 9-in x 3/8-in Nap Altitude Standard Woven Paint Roller Cover
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Keeps me a bit cleaner
HANDy Paint Pail 32-fl oz Paint Pail
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Not a requirement but nice to have
HANDy Paint Pail Liner 32-fl oz Paint Pail
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I love mine
Purdy XL 2-1/2-in Reusable Angle Multipurpose Brush
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Simple easy to clean paint rollers
Purdy Revolution 9-in Plastic Standard Paint Roller Frame
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This is long lasting so great for indoor use.
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Infinity Satin Ultra White Tintable Interior Paint Paint + Primer ( 1-gallon )
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I used 16 litres of this for the exterior
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Everlast Satin Ultra White Enamel Tintable Latex Exterior Paint + Primer ( 1-gallon )
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Flooring

I have 2 dogs so I needed something that is versatile and easy to keep clean

 
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This is what I used for the bedroom I have completed, I love it and my dogs love it.
Style Selections Charleston Oak 12-mil x 7-in W x 48-in L Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring ( 23.21-sq ft Per Carton )
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This is for my kitchen, living room and dining room
Style Selections Bayboro Oak 20-mil x 6-in W x 48-in L Waterproof Click Lock Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring ( 27.81-sq ft Per Carton )
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Drywall

For a shipping container I was told I need to have the most durable drywall, so that is what I bought

 
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You can have extra so buy bulk, I did.
#6 x 1-1/4" Drywall Screws (5 Pounds)
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Must have
ProForm Paper tape 2.09-in x 250-ft Solid Drywall Joint tape
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I listened to the pro's on this one
ToughRock 1/2-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Mold-Guard Mold Resistant Moisture Resistant Regular Drywall Panel Lowes.com
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You need this for fine lines
Warner Pro Grip Stainless Steel 10-in x 8.75-in Stainless Steel Taping Knife
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Great for my bathroom
Gold Bond 5/8-in x 4-ft x 8-ft PURPLE XP Fire-Shield Mold Resistant Moisture Resistant Fire Resistant Type X Drywall Panel
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Sinks and Shower

Simple but nice and easy to clean

 
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My sink and I love it!
AKDY Drop-in 33-in x 22-in Stainless steel Single bowl Workstation Kitchen Sink All-in-One Kit
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This is perfect for my small bathroom
Naturefalls Ceramic Oval Drop-In Bathroom Sink with Easy-Clean Surface 16x13x5.5 Inches
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I love mine
allen + roth Townley Matte Black Vessel 1-handle WaterSense High-arc Bathroom Sink Faucet with Drain
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LOVE mine
8" High Pressure Rainfall Shower Head Dual Spray
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Countertops

Countertops are really a personal choice of what you like and want in your home, these are just my preferences and what I did in mine.

 
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Its expensive but worth it for me
Pebble Beach 6' Real Granite Countertop
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Samples are a great way to test out the granite in your home
allen + roth Barrow Granite Gray Kitchen Countertop SAMPLE ( 4-in x 4-in )
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I used this for my bathroom counter top
Parkland Plastics 1/16-in x 48-in x 96-in Embossed White Plastic Wall Panel
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