Abstract: A paint accessory for use with a paint container has an open end with a cylindrical rim at the open end. A cover piece comprises an annular ring having a downwardly opening channel for receiving the cylindrical rim. A pour spout extends upwardly from the annular ring. A scraper blade extends inwardly from the annular ring opposite the pour spout. A pair of aligned brackets extend inwardly from the annular ring on opposite sides thereof. A grid comprises a frame having opposite sides and a mesh structure therebetween. The frame has slots on the opposite sides for removably receiving the aligned brackets to mount the grid in the container incident to the cover piece being received on the cylindrical rim, in use.

Abstract: A paint accessory for use with a paint container has an open end with a cylindrical rim at the open end. A cover piece comprises an annular ring having a downwardly opening channel for receiving the cylindrical rim. A pour spout extends upwardly from the annular ring. A scraper blade extends inwardly from the annular ring opposite the pour spout. A pair of aligned brackets extend inwardly from the annular ring on opposite sides thereof. A grid comprises a frame having opposite sides and a mesh structure therebetween. The frame has slots on the opposite sides for removably receiving the aligned brackets to mount the grid in the container incident to the cover piece being received on the cylindrical rim, in use.