One Simple Tool Might Be A Game-Changer On Your Next Paint Job

There's a lot that can go wrong while completing a paint job. It takes only one wrong move to accidentally drop a paint brush or knock over a paint can. You're then left trying to figure out how to remove paint spills from floors right away so they don't have time to dry and harden. Considering this risk, you might wish there was a tool that could make the painting process a little easier. The Warner Paint Multi-Tool might be exactly what you need. This three-in-one tool can be used to open up a can of paint, scrape paint out of the rim of a paint can, and hold your brush in place thanks to a magnet at the top.

You can snag the Warner Paint Multi-Tool from Lowe's online or in stores for only $2.98 if you'd like to give it a try yourself. It probably won't free you of all of the frustrations that arise when carrying out a painting project, but it could help you cut down on the number of tools you need to keep on hand. If you purchase the Warner Paint Multi-Tool, you won't need a separate paint brush holder, paint can opener, and scraping tool to clean out the rim of your paint cans. Not only will this painting solution help you avoid spills and splatters, but it may also free up some space in your painting tool kit.

The Warner Paint Multi-Tool features a pointed metal tip that can be used to break a can's seal so that it opens with ease. This eliminates the need for unconventional can opening methods that may damage the metal, making it difficult to reuse a can of paint for a craft or other DIY repurposing project. Once you crack open a can of paint, you can then clip the tool onto the edge and lay your paint brush on the magnet at the top to keep it in place.

When dipping your paint brush into the can during past projects, you've probably noticed that paint pools within the rim of the can. Thankfully, you can use the green plastic prong on the end of this tool to scrape paint out of the rim. You'll no longer deal with built-up dried paint around the outside of your can that makes it difficult to shut the lid lightly when it's time to store it for later use.

If you choose to use this tool to store your paint brush in between coats, it's a good idea to prevent it from drying before you can use it to apply the next coat. To do this, simply slip the brush into a plastic food storage bag, push out as much air as possible, and zip it up. You should still be able to stick the brush onto the magnet while it's inside the bag. This prevents you from having to wash your brush with a bucket of water between coats.