Abstract: An open-topped paint tray includes an upwardly-opening paint-retaining cavity defined by a pair of sidewalls, a pair of end walls, and an imperforate bottom wall. The cavity includes a main cavity with an arcuate bottom wall and a secondary cavity having a straight, downwardly inclined bottom wall. A hollow stiffening rib having a gradual “S” shape is formed integrally with the paint tray bottom wall and enables a user to hold the paint tray in one hand. A roller cover wash shield releasably engages the paint tray and defines a downwardly-opening cavity that together with the upwardly-opening paint retaining cavity provides a primary cavity for cleaning a paint roller cover. A flap formed in the roller cover wash shield admits a wand having a nozzle that spins and cleans a paint roller cover, positioned within the primary cavity, with water under pressure.

Abstract: A paint roller tray (20), includes a pivoting bail handle (21) attached thereto. The bail handle (21) is horizontally disposed in a default position while the tray (20) is being used for painting. The handle pivots with respect to the tray (20) to move a handle portion upward for easy one hand grasping by a user. The bail handle includes foot extensions (72) and (73) that extend outboard of the tray (20) that a user can step on to pivot the bail handle (21) to a lift position for easier grasping. The tray (20) includes a paint brush rest surface (35) and one or more brush handle holders (36) and (37) to secure the brush handle and prevent the brush from falling as the tray is moved. The tray (20) further includes elements (44-49) for cantilevering the tray from the rung of a step ladder and is configured for nesting one tray inside another.

Abstract: A removable roller surface insert for use with a container of rollable liquid. The insert may, in one embodiment, include a roller surface having an upper edge, and an upper contact portion attached to the roller surface at or near the upper edge. The upper contact portion may be configured to contact an inner sidewall surface of the container at or near the upper rim. All, or substantially all, of the insert may be, when the insert is in a use position, located within a first half of the container, the first half defined by a vertical plane passing through a centerline of the container.

Abstract: A painting device directed to an open-ended tray that can receive a brush or roller in either one of two possible orientations. The tray may be maintained in either a generally vertical alignment or a generally horizontal alignment. Also holding means extend from the tray whereby a paint applicator can be temporarily attached to the paint tray when not in use.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to containers and other shaped articles that have a relatively thick substrate layer and one or more relatively thin liner sheets peelably adhered thereto at least a shaped surface of the substrate. The article can have multiple, independently peelable liner sheets adhered thereto, such as in an overlapping stack that covers the shaped surface. Peeling the uppermost liner sheet exposes the underlying clean surface.

Abstract: A hand-held paint tray including a body portion and a generally u-shaped handle. The handle includes first and second side portions and a connecting portion extending between the first and second side portions. The first and second side portions arc upwardly from the connecting portion and are connected to opposed side walls of the body.

Abstract: A preformed paint tray with peelable liners is made from a planar tray substrate with upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of stacked liner sheets with peelable adhesive on one surface by positioning the liner sheets adjacent a surface of the substrate, and simultaneously thermoforming the substrate and sheets together to form a substrate having a shaped interior, with the sheets conforming to the shaped interior of the substrate. The sheets are maintained in the thermoformed shape by their adherence to the other sheets and the substrate. If desired, the sheets can include tear tabs to facilitate separation of the top sheet from the other sheets. The tray can be cleaned of residual paint after use by simply peeling away the upper liner sheet.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a novel container system that is designed to hold and store liquids, such as for example, paints, stains, and various other coatings. The container system generally includes a base member, a shelf that is contained within the base member, and a lid. The shelf is provided with the base member and is designed to accept an application device, such as for example a paint roller. A lid is also provided with the container so that a fluid may be provided and stored as part of an all-inclusive delivery system.

Abstract: A paint tray system including a paint tray and a lid that may be sealed to the paint tray in a generally airtight manner. The shape of the lid corresponds to the interior of the paint tray so that the volume of air sealed in the paint try by the lid is minimized. The underside of the lid may also include a recess that may receive a paint applicator between the paint tray and the lid. The paint tray may also include an applicator rest for holding a paint roller in the paint tray while keeping the handle out of a paint reservoir.

Abstract: The new liner is the first ever to be produced for 18 inch roller pans. It enables painters to drop the new liner in the 18 inch roller pan, add paint and begin painting immediately. Painters can switch colors much faster than before by simply tying off the top of the liner, with included rubber band, and replace with a new liner and paint color. They can then switch back to the previous color if needed for second application or touch-up. The liner are thick so the paint will not dry out when sealed at the top. This enables the liners to be re-used several times. When finished clean up is much faster and neater.

Abstract: A tray includes a paint roller including a handle, a shaft conjoined thereto and a padded applicator positioned about the shaft. A pan includes front and rear sections, an opening for receiving paint and the roller therein, a flange portion protruding about a perimeter thereof, and a notch formed medially of a top surface of the front section. The notch has an arcuate lower edge. A lid is included to cover the opening of the pan and forms an air tight seal around a perimeter of the pan opening. The lid includes a lip portion extending downward from the lid and about a perimeter thereof, and has planar top and bottom surfaces. A proximal portion of the shaft is telescopically positional through the notch so that the user can house the roller within the pan while the lid is attached thereto.

Abstract: A paint roller tray has a bottom with two upright side walls, a front wall and a rear wall along its periphery. The front wall slopes forward and is provided with ribs on the inner side making it a surface for rolling paint off a roller. The bottom, furthermore, has a front bottom section and a rear bottom section as well as a middle section connecting the two. The front bottom section of the paint roller tray is deeper than the rear bottom section. The rear bottom section is also provided with ribs and is an additional surface for rolling paint off a roller.

Abstract: A paint tray includes a cavity defined by a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, and a second sloping end wall. Each of the first side wall, second side wall, first end wall, and second sloping end wall inclines upwardly and outwardly from the bottom wall. The cavity terminates at a top edge. The paint tray also includes a top tray rim adjacent the top edge of the cavity, a perimeter rim that inclines downwardly and outwardly from the top tray rim, a handle disposed at an edge of the perimeter rim proximate each end wall, and a leg panel extending downwardly and outwardly from each of a first side and a second side of the perimeter rim proximate the second sloping end wall. The leg panel has a bottom edge that is co-planar with the bottom wall.

Abstract: A painting apparatus and method for creating a moist environment to prevent the paint from hardening is disclosed. The apparatus and method includes an enclosure with a pool for liquid on the bottom surface, a frame above the enclosure and a plastic bag or other materials to cover the apparatus. A painting tray is inserted into the painting apparatus just above the pool of liquid in the enclosure and the plastic bag is placed above the frame enveloping the entire apparatus. Moisture drawn from the water keeps the paint fresh and prevents it from hardening. The plastic bag or other covering material in locked condition retains the moisture and prevents the moisture from escaping and keeps the paint in the paint tray fresh for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A paint liner having a containment area within the paint liner for receiving and containing paint, the containment area defining a peripheral edge provided with a rim, the rim being provided with male and female components, the male and female components of the paint liner being positioned, shaped and sized with respect to one another so that the paint liner can be operated along first and second operating modes, where in the first operating mode the male component of the paint liner is insertable into a corresponding female component of another paint liner so that the paint liners can be nested into one another, and where in the second operating mode the paint liner is turned over so that the male component of the paint liner is insertable into another corresponding female component of the other paint liner in order to have the first paint liner cover the containment area of the other paint liner.

Abstract: A paint can and paint brush holder in the form of a tray having means for securing the can to the tray, means to facilitate holding the tray and paint can with one hand as the other hand applies paint from an open can with a brush, the tray having place for setting down one or more wet brushes, and for holding a wipe-up rag.

Abstract: A paint tray system has a paint tray with an upper circumferential land having an upwardly projecting dowel at each corner. A paint tray liner has a medial portion substantially conforming to an inside surface of the paint tray and a peripheral liner lip extending over the land. The liner lip has four corner holes receiving the four corner dowels. A paint tray lid has a peripheral lid lip extending over the land, the lid lip having four corner holes receiving the four corner dowels.

Abstract: A low cost, plastic, one-piece paint tray, which is optionally disposable or reusable, is thermoformed or molded and has a roller platform hinged at one of its ends to a base for pivotal movement relative to the base between use and non-use positions wherein, in a use position, the roller platform is disposed within the base and releasably attached as by snap fastener means to the base and wherein, in a non-use position, the roller platform is disposed exteriorly of the base for ease of cleaning, storage and shipment, the base being configured to support the roller platform at an inclined angle relative to the base in the use position and to provide communicating chambers under the roller platform when the platform is in a use position to increase the paint holding capacity of the paint tray.

Abstract: A package for a two-part coating includes a container having an outer wall and at least one dividing wall extending across the outer wall to divide the container into at least first and second chambers that are separated from each other by the dividing wall. A roller tray has a longitudinal edge adapted removably to be received over the dividing wall such that the roller tray extends from the dividing wall over one of the chambers. In one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one support leg extends from an opposing edge of the roller tray and is adapted removably to be received on the outer wall of the container.

Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to a decorating system which includes at least a decorating medium receptacle for use in an upright position with a roller-type applicator, in which the receptacle has a container which receives decorating medium, and a removable or integral rolling platform positioned within the receptacle and. forming a roller-type applicator support means. The system may also comprise a decorating medium storage vessel and/or a decorating implement holder. The invention provides an easy to use decorating system when painting, wallpapering and/or performing other decorating tasks.

Abstract: A base is equipped with wheels to receive a paint tray with stabilizing feet and enable the tray to be moved from place to place without the need to pick it up. An upwardly extending flange can be engaged by the paint roller to push/pull it to a new location.

Abstract: A paint bucket includes an upstanding continuous sidewall incorporating opposing sidewalls, and opposing front and rear walls. The rear wall has two first support panels each adjoining one of the opposing sidewalls, a central panel having a width and an upper end including an upper edge, and a lower concave end leading to an opposing lower edge adjoining a bottom wall of the paint bucket. A horizontal support panel, having a width equal to the width of the central panel, adjoins the upper edge of the rear wall and the upper edge of the central panel. Two second support panels each adjoin one of the first support panels, the central quadrilateral panel, and the horizontal support panel, and opposing openings are provided through the horizontal support panel each for accommodating therein a paint accessory.

Abstract: This invention relates to a paint roller tray with a hinged lid that, when closed, forms a seal in order to protect the contents of the tray. The interior of the tray includes a handle rest for supporting the handle of a paint roller when the tray is stored or otherwise not in active use. The handle rest maintains the roller handle above the level of the paint while both the roller on the drain field and paint in the reservoir remain sealed from the exterior of the tray. Further, the invention includes grooves on the lid and corresponding protrusions and tabs on the bottom that facilitate stacking of multiple paint trays.

Abstract: A paint pan for use with a paint roller is in the form of an open topped pan with a bottom, upturned ends, and upturned sides. A movable grid is located between the sides and ends of the paint pan and is normally biased to a position located a predetermined distance above the bottom of the pan. The grid may be pressed down toward the bottom of the pan upon application of a predetermined pressure, whereupon release of the pressure allows the grid to return to the first position spaced from the bottom of the pan.

Abstract: A preformed paint tray with peelable liners is made from a planar tray substrate with upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of stacked liner sheets with peelable adhesive on one surface by positioning the liner sheets adjacent a surface of the substrate, and simultaneously thermoforming the substrate and sheets together to form a substrate having a shaped interior, with the sheets conforming to the shaped interior of the substrate. The sheets are maintained in the thermoformed shape by their adherence to the other sheets and the substrate. If desired, the sheets can include tear tabs to facilitate separation of the top sheet from the other sheets. The tray can be cleaned of residual paint after use by simply peeling away the upper liner sheet.

Abstract: A hand-held container for paint and painting implements. The body of the paint container includes an internal reservoir for holding paint and a magnet housed within the body for securing a paint brush or the like within the reservoir. An automatically adjusting, flexible handle that includes a living hinges provides a means for holding a person's hand against the exterior of the body. The paint container also includes a body that is dividable into multiple compartments. A textured surface covers a portion of exterior of the handle and the body and creates a non-slip surface useful for gripping the container. A portion of the container is shaped in a manner that allows the container to function as a pitcher for dispensing fluids such as paint. Stabilizing legs formed on or attached to the front portion of the container allow the container to be also be used as a paint tray.

Abstract: Paint roller grid includes a pair of hooks each including a rearwardly extending upper portion and a downwardly extending inturned lip having a forwardly facing inwardly angled surface for engaging an outer cylindrical surface of a container below the container rim when the hooks are hooked over the container rim and the grid is inserted into the top opening of the container. The hooks may be spaced from a bottom edge of the grid a distance slightly greater than the height of the container, whereby when the grid is inserted into the container opening and the hooks are hooked over the container rim, the bottom edge of the grid will engage the inside bottom surface of the container. A pair of feet may extend rearwardly from the grid for engagement with the inner cylindrical surface of the container to prevent the grid from moving within the container during rolling of a roller cover on the grid wiping surface.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a deep-set paint tray 22 having a cover 24 with a lip 32 positioned on the periphery for engaging the lip 26 of the deep-set paint roller pan 22. The deep-set paint roller pan 22 has a depth on the shallow end exceeding the diameter of a paint roller handle 34 thereby providing means for positioning a paint roller 18 within the tray prior to sealing the cover 24 to the tray. The flexible cover 24 provides means whereby air can be expelled from the interior by pressing on the middle of the cover as the cover is snapped onto the deep-set paint roller pan lip 26. The present invention 10 eliminates the need to clean the pan 22 and the roller 18 intermittently during a painting job. In addition, the pan 22 and roller 18 are more environmentally friendly because the pan and roller do not need to be cleaned since the cover 24 hermetically seals to the deep-set paint roller pan, therefore enabling the paint 14 to be stored with the roller in the tray for extended periods of time.

Abstract: A paint tray comprises a main body member having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and including a bottom floor, a right side wall, a left side wall, a pan end wall, and a reservoir end wall, wherein the right side wall, the left side wall, the pan end wall and the reservoir end wall each extend upwardly from the bottom floor to terminate in an upper edge. A plurality of apertures are disposed in the main body member. In use, tape is adhered to the exterior surface of the main body member at the plurality of apertures. A thin liner is placed onto the main body member at its interior surface so as to adhere to the adhesive surface of the tape at the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: A paint roller tray includes a paint roller reservoir adjacent one end and a roll off area sloping upwardly away from the paint roller reservoir. The slope of the roll off area is maintained by a support member longitudinally spaced from the paint roller reservoir. The support member is comprised of one or more compartments each having a closed bottom and open top, and an inner wall extending above the upper end of the roll off area to separate each compartment from the roll off area.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing paint comprises a container arranged to contain paint, the container has an open top end of the container providing access to the paint by a user, an enclosed bottom end on the container and a front inner side of the container. The front inner side has a plurality of raised protrusions for rolling off excess paint of a paint roller. A mounting arrangement is located at the top end on a back side of the container for supporting the container in a raised position on a vertical structure. A supporting arrangement is located at the bottom end for supporting the container such that the container remains in a generally vertical position. The mounting arrangement is arranged such that the raised protrusions on the front inner side of the container face towards the user on the vertical structure.

Abstract: Briefly, the present invention is a paint tray assembly comprising a multi-use paint tray having a trough located therein and at least one removable paint containers retained in a lateral fit within the trough of the paint tray with the removable paint container being separately removable from the trough of the paint tray to allow for individual emptying of paint compartments in the paint tray.

Abstract: An assembly for the movement of paint trays. The assembly includes an upwardly orientated opening through which an end of a paint roller may be inserted to push, pull, rotate and maneuver a paint tray. The assembly may be removably or permanently affixed to the paint tray, and the assembly may be provided alone or incorporated directly into the paint tray itself or the ramp surface of the paint tray.

Abstract: A handheld container includes a container body defining a cavity that can be separated by a removable divider. A handle portion extends from the container body permitting the container to be handheld. A front wall is provided with ribs on an interior surface for use with a paintbrush or a mini paint roller. The container also is shaped to provide rests for the paintbrush and the paint roller.

Abstract: The invention is a plastic, molded paint tray (used in conjunction with roller applicators) with a handle integral to the body, a spout at the reservoir end of the tray, and inclined ribbing on the incline of the tray extending onto the floor of the paint reservoir.

Abstract: A painting container having a first cavity adapted to receive a painting utensil and a second cavity adapted to receive liquid to be applied to a surface with the painting utensil. A handle extends in the direction of the cavity is attached to the container that permits a user to grasp the handle while using the container for applying liquid to a surface. The handle is also dimensioned so as to allow the painting container to be mounted on a ladder. In one embodiment, the container is adapted to receive a liner and in one embodiment, the liner can be configured to have a roller tray to permit use of the container with roller application of paint or liquid to a surface. In another embodiment, the container is dimensioned so as to fit on a painting supply container to permit the container to reseal a painting supply container.

Abstract: A paint bucket is disclosed held within a pocket formed in an apron disposed at the front of a user, such paint bucket having a semicircular front portion and a substantially flat bottom and rear portion with the top of the semicircular front portion curving downward to meet the top of the rear portion and having an inwardly disposed planar lip member extending rearward from the inside of the semicircular front portion, defining a paint receipt opening between the planar lip member and the rear portion.

Abstract: A flexible and disposable paint tray liner has a resilient band extending the entire circumference of the liner. The liner is placed over the side walls of the paint tray, so that the resilient band removably engages the side walls of the paint tray. Once the liner is engaged to the paint tray, the paint is then placed over the liner. When painting is complete, the user need only pull the liner over the top of the side walls. In another embodiment of the invention, the liner has tape with a cover strip affixed at the interior side of the liner. The liner is placed over the paint tray, so that the liner extends over the side walls of the paint tray with the tape facing the paint tray. The cover strip is then removed from the tape to expose the adhesive side of the tape. The tape is then pressed against the outer side wall of the paint tray to removably engage the side wall of the paint tray.

Abstract: A paint tray liner system and method uses a paint tray and a paint tray liner. The paint tray liner is a sheet of flexible material with an adhesive layer disposed on one side. The adhesive removably adheres the flexible sheet to the inside surface of the paint tray, so as to form a barrier between liquid paint in the tray and the inside surface of the tray. After use, the liner is peeled away from the paint tray and discarded with any paint or paint residue that remains, substantially reducing the need to clean the paint tray.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device, such as a paint mat, removably attachable to the base of a paint can, for collecting spills and drips from the paint can during use. The paint mat includes an attachment means, such as a magnet, in the central portion thereof, for attachment to the base of the paint can. When attached, the paint mat extends beyond the perimeter of the paint can. The paint mat may include an aperture distal to the central portion but not extending past the perimeter of the base. The semi-rigid board also includes an advertisement on at least one side thereof and an extension therefrom so as to allow a brush to rest.

Abstract: A paint tray comprises a main body member having an interior surface and an exterior surface, and including a bottom floor, a right side wall, a left side wall, a pan end wall, and a reservoir end wall, wherein the right side wall, the left side wall, the pan end wall and the reservoir end wall each extend upwardly from the bottom floor to terminate in an upper edge. A plurality of apertures are disposed in the main body member. In use, tape is adhered to the exterior surface of the main body member at the plurality of apertures. A thin liner is placed onto the main body member at its interior surface so as to adhere to the adhesive surface of the tape at the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: The present invention is a container for draining a liquid from a wet, tapered paintbrush so that the bristles do not deleteriously flair upon drying. The single-piece container includes a draining sleeve section and a catch pan section. The draining sleeve has an open upper sleeve end and an open or partially-open lower sleeve end. The panels of the draining sleeve form a wedge-shaped drainage channel therebetween, corresponding to the tapered shape of the bristle end of the paintbrush.

Abstract: This invention comprises a uniquely shaped small paint tray for edger trimmers and pad painters in general with walls extending upwardly from a base and an inclined distribution portion or ramp extending upwardly from the middle of the base and terminating in an upper ledge at a spaced interval from a rear wall. The distribution ramp includes a plurality of spaced raised chevron shaped ridges that distribute the paint on the edger pad. The ramp terminates at a vertical ledge spaced from the rear wall to wipe paint from the pad, which returns into the tray rather than fouling the end wall. A spout is formed in the rear wall between raised portions of the side and rear walls to save and pour paint that accumulates on the base. Side walls join the forward and rear walls. A cover is provided with channels, which fit over and engage mating channels in the base and include flanges having projecting elements, which engage recesses in the cover in a secure fit.

Abstract: A paint tray that can be used in the vertical as well as horizontal position to hold paint for use with a roller. Formed longitudinally inside the tray is an inclined bottom surface designed to return excess paint to the basin when the paint tray is disposed horizontally. Formed on the inclined surfaces is a plurality of parallel raised contact surfaces that provides a directional contact surface used to remove excess paint from the roller and return the excess paint to the basin. The length of the inclined surface is sufficient to create freeboard for use in the vertical position without risk of spillage. The paint tray is equipped with a pair of legs attached to its distal end that allows the paint tray to rest vertically on the rung(s) of a ladder or step(s) of a stepladder, or horizontally on the ladder shelf as traditional paint trays. Aligned longitudinally on the distal end of the paint tray is a rigid handle for easy transport of the paint tray in the vertical position.

Abstract: A nestable multiple compartment tray (10) for faux painting material and applicators is provided. The tray (10) comprises a rigid one-piece monolithic housing which comprises a bottom wall structure (11) presenting an outer perimeter defined by a plurality of spaced bottom wall segments (12) and a sidewall (14). The tray (10) is further comprised of a series of first divider walls (22 and 24) and at least one second divider wall (26). The sidewall (14) has a plurality of sidewall segments (15) which present front (16), rear (18), and opposing side (20) sections. The divider walls (22, 24, 26) cooperate with the sidewall segments (15) and bottom wall segments (12) to present individual fore (28) and aft (30) compartments. The fore compartments (28) are suited for receiving faux painting applicators and the aft compartments (30) are suited for receiving paint. Each divider wall (22, 24, 26) is constructed with at least partially spaced wall portions (32) which present corresponding cavities (34) therebetween.

Abstract: A nestable multiple compartment tray (10) for faux painting material and applicators is provided. The tray (10) comprises a rigid one-piece monolithic housing which comprises a bottom wall structure (11) presenting an outer perimeter defined by a plurality of spaced bottom wall segments (12) and a sidewall (14). The tray (10) is further comprised of a series of first divider walls (22 and 24) and at least one second divider wall (26). The sidewall (14) has a plurality of sidewall segments (15) which present front (16), rear (18), and opposing side (20) sections. The divider walls (22, 24, 26) cooperate with the sidewall segments (15) and bottom wall segments (12) to present individual fore (28) and aft (30) compartments. The fore compartments (28) are suited for receiving faux painting applicators and the aft compartments (30) are suited for receiving paint. Each divider wall (22, 24, 26) is constructed with at least partially spaced wall portions (32) which present corresponding cavities (34) therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting paint utensils used during painting, and more particularly relates to a utensil holder that may be secured to a paint tray for supporting a paint roller, paintbrush, paint wheel or the like when not in use. In addition, the present invention efficiently holds the handle of paint utensil in a convenient orientation for quick access.

Abstract: A paint tray is provide for applying paint evenly onto a commercial paint roller. The paint tray includes a centralized paint well and two opposing roller ramps. The ramps include a plurality of evenly spaced, upwardly extending spikes that engage the roller nap and aid in its rotation. The paint tray also has a plurality of roller end wipers located along a right and left side of the paint tray. The end wipers remove excess paint from the ends of the roller, which aids in eliminating drips and runs on the painted surface. The paint tray also has a four outboard legs that support the paint tray off of the ground and provide for increased stability and resistance to movement when applying paint to the roller.

Abstract: A no spill paint container and dispenser apparatus is provided for use with a paint brush. The apparatus includes a receptacle having an interior for containing paint, a side or side portions, a bottom portion and an open top surrounded by a peripheral edge. The edge includes a smooth and uninterrupted outwardly extending lip. The first cover fits the receptacle at the peripheral edge, the first cover having a transverse top panel. A peripheral skirt depends from the periphery of the transverse top panel. A funnel shaped member is mounted to the transverse top panel, the funnel member having open ended portions that enable a paintbrush to be inserted through the first cover to access paint contained within the receptacle interior. The first cover includes a pair of ceiling beads that are positioned respectively on the transverse top panel and skirt panel. The beads defining a recess there between that is sized and shaped to receive the receptacle lip. A second cover fits over and seals the first cover.

Abstract: Briefly, the present invention is a paint tray assembly comprising a multi-use paint tray having a trough located therein and at least one removable paint containers retained in a lateral fit within the trough of the paint tray with the removable paint container being separately removable from the trough of the paint tray to allow for individual emptying of paint compartments in the paint tray.