Overview
The Mixing Mate® Paint Lid makes mixing and pouring paints and finishes as easy and mess-free as pouring syrup from a restaurant-style dispenser. Forget the lid opener, stir stick, punching holes in the rim with a nail and hammer, paint pouring down the side of the can, and trying to bang the lid back onto a gummed up rim without deforming it. The Mixing Mate® Paint Lid eliminates all of these problems.
Whether you're pouring paint into a tray, or stain and varnish into your paint gun, you'll appreciate the easy, drip-free action offered by the Mixing Mate®. Simply crank the handle, press the thumb lever and pour. No drips, no mess, no wasted finish. The auger-style mixing paddle lifts pigments from the bottom of the can, doing in seconds what would take minutes with a messy, wasteful stir stick. And when you're done, simply set the can back on the shelf for storage. Also available from Rockler, the Mixing Mate® Quart Size Paint Lid.
- Pistol grip handle makes pouring paint easy and ergonomic.
- Tool-free cam clamps securely anchor the Mixing Mate® Paint Lid to any standard gallon size paint canister - simply twist to secure.
- Spring-loaded spout seals tightly after each pour - set it on the shelf and you're done until next time.
- Lid gasket ensures a tight, leak-proof seal to the paint or finishing can.
- The Mixing Mate® Paint Lid is constructed of non-metal components, making it completely compatible with water-borne finishes and latex paints, as well as solvent-based finishes.
- A few seconds of cranking the paddle mixes finishes much more thoroughly than minutes of mixing with a stir stick.
- Auger-shaped paddle lifts and mixes solids and pigments that have settled on the bottom of the canister for a more even-toned finish.
- If you want to switch the Mixing Mate® to a different can, the Mixing Mate's paddle, handle and lid separate for easy cleaning.
- Fits any standard one-gallon can of paint, stain or varnish.
Tech Spec
| Brand | Rockler |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | BLCA1049/6 |
| Weight (lbs) | 1.4600 |
What's included:
(1) Gallon-Size Mixing Mate® Paint Lid
Reviews
I agree about ease of use....
Posted February 26, 2013
I agree about ease of use. I was skeptical about cleanup because of all the nooks and crannies on the underside. It cleaned very easily with the exception of the cam locks. It is impossible to reach the side of the cam locks nearest the lid. I tried to see if one could disassemble the cam locks for cleaning, but could not figure out how. If they could be disassembled, this would be the perfect piece of equipment. I think, that eventually, sufficient paint would build up in the inaccessible area to cause a problem.
Finallly something that works better than...
Posted February 22, 2013
Finallly something that works better than advertised! Easy to attach, NO DRIPS! I just ordered 6 more for every color in my remodel.
Just an FYI, it is not...
Posted February 11, 2013
Just an FYI, it is not meant for long term storage of items with solvent-based finishes. In the directions it states that with solvent bases finishes it should be removed and cleaned within hours of use.
My gallon mixing mate arrived just...
Posted January 26, 2013
My gallon mixing mate arrived just in time for a good workout. I painted four rooms, ceilings and walls. Used five different colors and pulled an all nighter doing it. I didn't have to worry about my usual mess mixing, stirring, and pouring paint. Cleanup was so fast I didn't worry about changing from one color to another. I was able to complete one room at a time, clean up, and move on to the next room's ceiling with just a few minutes clean up. No spatters from closing paint filled rims on cans, either. I was really impressed with the no drip shut off. Highly recommended.
I decided to give this a...
Posted January 22, 2013
I decided to give this a try based on some other good reviews and a few decent youtube video testimonials. I am very glad I did. This paint dispenser makes life easier. I had a project that required many re-coats and many rotations of the piece to get everything covered. The old way of mixing with sticks and spilling all over was aggravating. With this thing, I just leave it on my gallon can, pour as much or little as I need in my cup, and paint away. If I need a little more, I just give the handle a few more turns and pour a little more. The lid seals nice and tight to the can, and the pour spout lid seals tight too. There is little risk, if any, of spilling paint from a bumped can. With this device I actually look forward to finishing my projects instead of dreading it. Highly recommended.. Keep up the good work Rockler!
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