Paint caddy
A paint caddy includes a base having at least two walls and a pole coupled to and extending upwardly from the base. The base has at least one base support extending between the walls for capturing and supporting a paint tray therebetween. The pole has at least a substantially vertical portion and a substantially horizontal portion, with the substantially horizontal portion serving as a handle for carrying a paint tray. A hook extends from the pole and is positioned below and spaced from the handle.
1. A method for draining a can of paint comprising the steps of:
providing a paint caddy including:
a base having at least two walls;
at least one base support extending between said at least two walls for capturing and supporting a paint tray therebetween;
a pole coupled to and extending upwardly from the base and having at least a substantially vertical portion and a substantially horizontal portion, with the substantially horizontal portion serving as a handle for carrying a paint tray; and
at least one hook on the substantially vertical section of the pole;
positioning a paint tray between the at least two walls of the base;
positioning a handle of a can of paint around the at least one hook on the substantially vertical section of the pole;
tipping said can of paint until the can of paint rests against the vertical section of the pole; and
allowing the can of paint to drain into a paint tray.
2. A method for draining a can of paint according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of:
allowing the draining paint to pass through a funnel stand coupled to the substantially vertical portion of the pole to strain the draining paint.