Abstract: A system of cleaning a paint applicator, including a connecting member configured to connect a paint applicator to a spindle drive as an assembly, and a container configured to receive and enclose the assembly via an opening in the container to spin the assembly and remove and collect paint from the paint applicator, wherein the paint applicator can be either one of a paint roller or a paint brush.

Abstract: A roller spinning assembly includes a roller frame and a spindle connected to the roller frame. The spindle is “locked” to the roller frame such that the spindle does not rotate independently of the roller frame. To clean the roller, the roller is fitted onto the roller frame, the spindle is fitted to the drill, and the roller, roller frame, and a portion of the spindle are immersed in water within a bucket. The drill spins the spindle, roller frame, and roller, and the spinning of the roller within the water acts to clean the roller quickly, removing paint and other extraneous material from the roller. The roller spinning assembly also has applications for mixing paint, as well as for mixing drywall mix and similar materials.

Abstract: A paintbrush sleeve, and a method of using the paintbrush sleeve, to keep bristles of a paintbrush moist, including a sleeve member configured to retain moisture, wherein the sleeve member is configured to snugly fit at least partially over the bristles of the paintbrush.

Abstract: A paintbrush sleeve, and a method of using the paintbrush sleeve, to keep bristles of a paintbrush moist, including a sleeve member configured to retain moisture, wherein the sleeve member is configured to snugly fit at least partially over the bristles of the paintbrush.

Abstract: A device for intercepting droplets produced by ceiling-engaging sponges, rollers and the like is described. This portable drop cloth has a light weight framework which supports either a flat plastic sheet or a plastic bag, whichever is preferred for specific applications. The framework is attached to a collar-like member so that the unit may be positioned at a desired location along a handle of the ceiling-engaging element. In some embodiments the size of the frame, and its angular position with respect to the handle to which it is attached, may be adjusted.