Can’t open your plastic paint pot lid? There are easy ways to open paint with a stuck plastic lid. Here are the best tips for how to do it.
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Loosen a stuck paint lid with warm water. One way is to place the pot in a bowl of warm water.
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Hitting the paint pot will loosen the paint enough for the lid to open. You can use a rubber mallet, hammer or the end of a screwdriver.
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Sliding a sharp object under the side of the paint lid can help scrape the paint off enough to open it.
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Sometimes all you need to open a stuck lid is a better grip. Rubber gloves are a good choice for getting that paint lid off.
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Tried them all and the paint lid won’t budge? One option is to drill a small hole in the plastic lid to pour your paint out. Then cover the hole with painter’s tape.
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Avoid getting dried paint stuck in the first place. One way is to cover the rim with a piece of plastic wrap.
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