Abstract: A container for storing a quantity of paint and a roller-type paint applicator wherein a pair of plate-like members are mounted in vertically extending, spaced relation in the receptacle portion of the container by a pair of elongated, laterally spaced mounting members which extend horizontally through openings in the side walls of the container and upper ends of the plate-like members. A plurality of coil springs interconnect the plate-like members and bias the plate-like members toward each other with sufficient force, when engaged with the roller of the applicator, to support the roller in an elevated position above the level of paint in the receptacle portion when the applicator is not in use. The plate-like members also wipe excess paint from the roller as the latter is shifted upwardly between the members after being immersed in paint. A portion of the frame of the applicator extends through an opening in the cover of the container.