Abstract: A paint brush wiping device is provided for use with paint cans of the type having a circular lid-attaching portion that comprises inner and outer concentric beads with a friction groove therebetween.The paint brush wiping device includes a circular rim having a circumferential friction tongue for sealably engaging the friction groove of the paint can.A wiper blade is attached to the circular rim by means of a web. The wiper blade includes a wiping surface adjacent to a rectangular brush-opening in the device; and the wiper blade includes a wiping edge which is exposed to the rectangular brush-opening.The rectangular brush-opening provides a first fluid flow path for the return of excess paint to the paint can and a second fluid flow path is provided intermediate of the wiper blade and a proximal portion of the circular rim as a second means of returning excess paint to the paint can.