Isabella Flores
Behr's new paint cans feature a Simple Pour Lid, which is a two-part lid that can be opened in two ways. The first way is to take off the whole lid by using a paint key or a flat-head screwdriver to wedge under the lip of the lid and gently press against it to release the pressure. The second way is to simply unscrew the spot to put the spout. This can be done by twisting the spout cover counter-clockwise. The spout can also be used to unscrew the lid. The new lid design is made of plastic, which is more flexible and easier to remove than a metal lid. It also has the added benefit of not rusting.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Paint can lid design | Simple Pour Lid, made of plastic, 100% recycled plastic, 70mm opening |
| Spout | 100% recyclable plastic, washable, complimentary |
| Opening mechanism | Twist-off cap, spout attached by twisting clockwise |
| Closing mechanism | Re-sealed with a simple twist-off cap, anti-clockwise |
| Tools | Paint key, screwdriver, putty knife, painter's tool |
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What You'll Learn
Using a paint key
To open a Behr paint can using a paint key, grab your paint key and dig the tip of the key into the groove of the can. Push down and the lid will lift. Keep doing this until you have gone around the whole can. Then, lift the lid off.
If you don't have a spout attachment, you will need to remove the whole lid. You can use a paint key to do this, but it is not necessary.
Some other ways to open a paint can include using a screwdriver, putty knife, or painter's tool. To open the can with a screwdriver, place the head of the screwdriver in the gap where the lid meets the can and lift up gently. Continue all the way around the can until you can remove the whole lid.
If you are using a putty knife, slip the front edge of the knife under the lip of the can and lift it. Move slowly around the edge of the can until the lid is fully loosened.
To open the can with a painter's tool, place the short, flat part of the tool in the crack between the lid and the can and lift, rotating the can to move around the entire lid.
Behr has recently released a new paint can design, which features a Simple Pour Lid. This lid is made of plastic and is labelled as 100% recycled. The lid has two parts: a twist-off cap for the pour spout and the rest of the lid. This allows the can to be opened in two ways. You can either take off the whole lid or just unscrew the spot to put the spout.
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Using a screwdriver
If you have a screwdriver to hand, you can use it to open your Behr paint can. Here's how:
First, you'll need to locate the lip of the can, which is the groove under the lid. Place the flat end of the screwdriver into the gap between the lid and the can. Gently push down on the screwdriver's handle, using it to pry the lid from the can. This will help to release some of the pressure. Remove the screwdriver and repeat this process 3-4 times around the entire lid of the can. After you've gently lifted the lid in a few different places, it should pop right off!
Behr's Simple Pour Lid has two parts: the twist-off cap for the pour spout, and the rest of the lid. You can use a screwdriver to open the can in two ways. First, you can take off the whole lid by placing the screwdriver under the lip of the cap and popping it off. Alternatively, you can just unscrew the spot to put the spout.
It's worth noting that some sources advise against using a screwdriver to open paint cans, as it may warp the lid and prevent proper closure and storage. If you're concerned about this, you can use a paint key or a paint can opener instead.
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Using a putty knife
To open a Behr paint can with a putty knife, you will need a stiff and not-too-bendy putty knife. This is because you need to be able to pry the lid off.
First, slip the front edge of the putty knife under the lip of the can. Then, gently lift the lid, moving slowly around the edge of the can until the lid is fully loosened.
If you have used this paint before, there may be excess paint around the rim of the can that has dried and stuck the lid in place. To remove a stuck lid, use a paint scraper to slice along the rim of the lid before slowly trying to pry it from its base.
To avoid sticky lids in the future, make sure you are closing your paint cans properly.
Alternatively, if you don't want to use the spout, you can open the paint can lid the traditional way with a putty knife.
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Behr's Simple Pour Lid
The Simple Pour Lid has two parts: a twist-off cap for the pour spout and the rest of the lid. This design allows for two ways of opening the can. You can either remove the entire lid or just unscrew the spot for the spout. To open the spout cover, simply grip and twist it counter-clockwise—it should only need a quarter turn. Alternatively, the spout can be turned upside down and used to unscrew the lid.
When pouring paint, ensure you have the spout attached. Once the cap is off, place the spout over the hole and twist it clockwise. The spout has two cut-out spots, which is where the paint will flow through. Position the spout accordingly and pour the paint into your tray or cup. Use a brush to catch any drips, but the spout should prevent paint from gathering on the lid.
To close the paint can, remove the spout by twisting it counter-clockwise. Then, wipe off any drips with a paper towel and screw the cap back in place.
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Other tools
Behr's newly designed paint cans come with a complimentary, washable, 100% recyclable plastic pour spout that snaps onto a 70mm opening on the top of the lid. This can be re-sealed with a simple twist-off cap. The new lid can also be removed the traditional way.
If you don't have the spout attachment, you can remove the whole lid. You can use a flat-head screwdriver or a paint can key to do this. Place the screwdriver under the lip of the lid and gently press against it to release the pressure and open the can. A paint can opener is another great tool to have around for this purpose.
A putty knife can also be used to open the can. Slip the front edge of the knife under the lip of the can and lift it, moving slowly around the edge of the can until the lid is fully loosened.
If your paint can has metal clips around the top, use a flat-head screwdriver to press into any gap between the clips and the can. Then, gently move the screwdriver handle up and down until they pop off.
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Frequently asked questions
Behr's new paint cans have a two-part lid. The first part is a twist-off cap for the pour spout, and the second part is the rest of the lid. To open the can, grip and twist the spout cover counter-clockwise. Alternatively, the spout can be turned upside down and used to unscrew the lid.
You can use a paint key, a screwdriver, a putty knife, or a paint can opener to open a new Behr paint can.
Place the head of the screwdriver in the gap where the lid meets the can and lift up gently. Continue all the way around the can until you can remove the whole lid.
A paint key is specially designed to open paint cans. Using other tools may warp the can lid and prevent proper closure and storage.
