How to Pour a Five Gallon Can of Paint
A 5-gallon bucket of paint weighs approximately 50 pounds and pouring paint out of this container can be a tricky feat. Most of these plastic buckets are equipped with a hole on the cover, allowing the user to control the amount of paint that flows out when the bucket is tipped. For best results, however, purchase a 5-gallon paint bucket spout at your local hardware store to make pouring the paint into a smaller container more convenient. A spout can cost as little as $1.25 and can be easily cleaned after each use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 5-gallon bucket of paint
- Screw-on plastic pour spout
- Paper towel or rag
- Empty 1-gallon paint can or plastic tray
Instructions
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Open the pour hole on the cover of the 5-gallon paint can by screwing off the cap. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove. Position the plastic pour spout over the opening and turn clockwise to screw on the spout.
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Position an empty 1-gallon paint or paint tray beside the 5-gallon bucket. Grasp the handle of the bucket and gently tip the bucket toward the smaller container until paint begins to flow out of the spout.
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Fill the smaller receptacle to the desired level. When finished, return the 5-gallon bucket to the upright position and wipe any paint dribbles from the side of the bucket with a paper towel or rag.
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Tips & Warnings
As you empty more paint out of the 5-gallon bucket, it will become lighter and you will be able to lift the bucket and pour the paint into a smaller paint can or tray rather than tipping it.
References
- Photo Credit brush in paint image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
