Abstract: The present invention provides a paint container accessory, which container accessory enables the user to simultaneously protect the annular groove or rim of a conventional paint container as well as the paint brush or implement used in connection therewith. The container accessory comprises a uniquely configured protective rim cover in combination with a painting implement receptacle. The rim cover retains the painting implement receptacle in adjacency to the paint container. The paint brush receptacle used in combination with the uniquely configured rim cover is formed from a material impervious to air and may be enclosed so that when painting implements are placed into the painting implement receptacle, the evaporative processes associated with drying paint process may be slowed. The rim cover is outfitted with structure to prevent horizontal or vertical shift when the rim cover is installed on the rim of a paint container.