How do you open a regular paint bucket you get at a store?

Question

How do you open a regular paint bucket you get at a store?

Answer 1

They should have given you something for free to use ...but sometimes i have used a knife and lifted the top up all around the paint  until it came off..

Answer 2

To open a paint can you get a flathead screwdriver and a hammer, then put the screwdriver inside the rim of the can, then hammer, it should come off after you do it in a couple places.

Wish You Luck

Answer 3

you should be able to pry it open with a butter knife or a flat head s***w driver.

Answer 4

I use a paint key which is a tool specifically designed to open them.  But, the only reason I even have one is because hubby didn't like me using his screwdrivers which work fine to get the job done.

Answer 5

All of these are fine suggestions for opening the paint can the first time.  To make it easier to open the second (and subsequent) times, you need to be careful not to seal the lid onto the can or squash the rim.  So, use your brush to clean off as much paint as possible from the rim, then place the lid on.  Use a rubber hammer to reseal the can--or place an old towel (folded up) on top of the lid and then use the SIDE of a regular handle to reseal the can.

Also, to keep the paint from accumulating in the rim in the first place, place several small nail holes in the bottom of the "ditch" where the lid is placed.

Hope this helps!