Listen up, painters! Ditch that boring old paint tray and step up your game with a 5 gallon bucket. Not only is it budget-friendly, it saves precious storage space and lets you paint for hours without having to refill. And let’s not forget, it doubles as a stool or platform for those hard-to-reach spots. So why settle for a mediocre painting experience when you can elevate it with the ultimate tool — a 5 gallon bucket. Trust me, you won’t regret it.
What you need to start painting from a 5 gallon bucket
- 5 gallon bucket, rope handle optional
- 5 gallon paint grid screen
- Roller frame
- Roller cover, lambswool > everything
- And some quality Paint
Optional items
- Grab a 5 gallon bucket
- Take a bucket liner or trash bag and line the bucket
- Drop the paint screen in place
- Pour the paint into the bucket
- Wet the roller cover and ring it out
- Slip the roller cover over roller frame spindle
- Screw the roller frame to the paint pole
- Shallowly dip the roller into the paint
- Slowly move the roller up and down the paint screen to spread the paint across the cover. Dip and spread as needed.
- Paint!
- When done painting, pick the bag out of the bucket
- If there’s leftover paint, cut a corner off the bag to use as a drain
- Clean the cover, toss the bag and job well done