Abstract: A paint applicator roller formed of a plastic molded cage made in two elongated matching halves which are aligned to form a roughly cylindrical shape for inserting within a tubular applicator core having an outer applicator surface. The axle of the handle frame is journaled within central bearing forming bores located within the cage. The distance between the bearings is less than one-half the length of the core so that the axle is considerably shorter in length than the core. The two cage halves may be opened, i.e., separated, or may be closed, i.e., radially aligned about the frame axle for rotatably mounting the cage upon the axle.

Abstract: A paint roller support tray including front and rear ends, a paint well adjacent to and below the rear end for storing a supply of paint, and an inclined surface tapering upwardly from the well to the front end for rolling excess paint off the paint roller. The tray includes a receptacle or socket for receiving a portion of the paint roller frame for thus supporting at least one portion of the paint roller above the well and with the paint roller handle resting on the front end of the tray thereby allowing excess paint from the roller to drip back into the well.

Abstract: A paint roller support member for use with a paint tray, the tray including substantially coplanar front and rear ends, a paint well adjacent to and below the rear end for storing a supply of paint, and an inclined surface tapering upwards from the well to the front end for rolling excess paint off the roller. The tray and the roller support member coact for supporting at least one portion of the paint roller above the well and with the paint roller handle resting on the front end of the tray thereby allowing excess paint from the roller to drip back into the well.