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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. Zoom

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Rockler Mixing Mate® Paint Lid, Gallon Size - Stir, Pour, and Store!

Item #: 44170
Stir, pour, and store in an instant with one ingenious tool!
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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.

Features:

  • 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
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What's included

(1) Gallon-Size Mixing Mate® Paint Lid

Technical Details

  • Brand: Rockler
  • Weight (lbs): 1.4500

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Why did you choose this?
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mix paint and pour.
Robert L on Jul 19, 2017
Looks cool and on sale
Mark A on Jul 15, 2017
mix paint and pour.
Robert L on Jul 19, 2017
Convenience
Bernie K on Jul 16, 2017
Looks cool and on sale
Mark A on Jul 15, 2017
This seems like a great aid for painting.
Bill F on Jul 12, 2017
seems to be solving a persistent problem
Stefan W on Jul 1, 2017
I have two of these and I like them, they make the painting job much easier and neater.
E. Harvey O on Jun 30, 2017
I have paint projects approaching, and this accessory has a ton of 5 star reviews
John A on Jun 25, 2017
I have had a few of these for a couple of years and they work great for me. I stored paint in one for a year and it still worked great. The paint didn't dry up. I stirred it and used the paint. The top came off and back on with no problem. I am still using the paint. I also just ordered some for my son.
Dennis J on Jun 19, 2017
Looks like quite the item!
Larry K on Jun 5, 2017
good time saver & better mixture
Bill C on Jun 4, 2017
I purchased one of these several months ago and really like the convenience and lack of mess.
Bruce D on May 31, 2017
We are opening a craft studio with over 60 different colors of water based paints and stains. Keeping the paint stirred and fresh until we need it is a big money saver. Being able to pour into smaller dispensers or bottles - helps keep the mess down.
John H on May 25, 2017
to do away with the mess of mixing and pouring paint from a can
John K on May 22, 2017
APPEARS TO SOLVE AN AGE OLD ISSUE FOR GALLON PAINTS.
Rich8 on May 21, 2017
They work great and make pouring the paint no mess, I needed 1 gal mixers and you have the best prices
jeffrey b on May 17, 2017
looked like a great idea, a perfect way to mix and store.
Randall S on May 15, 2017
Thought it was a great idea and needed one.
Kenneth K on May 11, 2017
Thought it would fit my needs.
Dennis O on May 6, 2017
Need to easily mix and pour stored paint for projects.
Michael B on May 3, 2017
Because this looks like a no mess refresh, store, and pour paint can adapter/lid that I can use for my painting needs.
PETER D on May 1, 2017
I have several and they are awesome!
Craig T on Apr 9, 2017
Ease of use
Bobby Y on Apr 7, 2017
Easier to mix and store gallon paint cans.
John M on Mar 31, 2017
Have one already. Superb invention that works great.
charles m on Mar 29, 2017
Great idea
Robert Z on Mar 23, 2017
To help make the stirring, pouring and painting process cleaner.
Brian N on Mar 18, 2017
liked it.
Patrick M on Mar 9, 2017
Been using these for awhile now. They work great, no messy spills. I would like to see extra spare seals
made available
Thomas P on Mar 5, 2017
These items work great , keep paint mixed and pour with no mess , Love them , have more than one !
Randall H on Mar 2, 2017
makes small paint jobs neater
John B on Feb 26, 2017
I use gallon size stain for the four colors I offer with my outdoor furniture.
Terry R on Feb 23, 2017
TV ad.
Gregory P on Jan 23, 2017
Saw it on "Right This Minute" TV.
John W on Jan 23, 2017
I have wanted to try one of these for a while.
Geoff S on Jan 23, 2017
SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD PRODUCT
ALLEN E on Jan 22, 2017
looks like no mess mixing and pouring and provides a seal until next job
gary b on Jan 19, 2017
Sale price made me want to try this.
Leo T on Jan 14, 2017
Another great item for mixing and storing finishes
Robert W on Jan 12, 2017
Tired of expensive finishes going to waste
Andrew K on Jan 9, 2017
Allow for clean transfer of paint to smaller containers.
Larry E on Jan 6, 2017
to keep paint fresh and to stir the paint that settles to the bottom
Albert B on Jan 5, 2017
I saw it on one of Rockler's tutorial videos and it looked really cool. Going to use it to paint my dining room and living room next week.
Jeff P on Dec 29, 2016
looks like it should be handy.
Dale M on Dec 24, 2016
To avoid pouring paint from the can into a paint pail and having it run into the rim channel and down the sides of the can.
Jim C on Dec 21, 2016
Gift
Thomas B. V on Dec 14, 2016
Good buy and nice clean way to store/stir paint
James C on Dec 12, 2016
Tired of paint outlasting the can lid
Steve L on Dec 10, 2016
To make mixing easier for myself
Dorothy M on Dec 3, 2016
I do a lot of painting and thought this was a really cool product that would simplify things.
Anna J H on Dec 1, 2016
looks like a great item to use
Richard L on Nov 30, 2016
Convenience
Bernie K on Jul 16, 2017
This seems like a great aid for painting.
Bill F on Jul 12, 2017
The info says it works with water or solvent based finishes - specifically, will it work with lacquer?
MICHAEL B on Apr 8, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I had no problem with lacquer based paint or conversion lacquer. Cleaned up easily and did not seem to soften plastic. left on can for 4 days. not sure if i would leave on for extended periods but clean up was easy so not a problem.
Will this fit on plastic cans with screw on lids, like Dutchboy?
Larry on Dec 7, 2015
BEST ANSWER: It fits on the can but it does not seal the air away ....I will not be using mine again I wasted almost a full gallon because it skinned over and I could not break thru the skin.
Is this compatible with automotive paints like urethanes and epoxy primers?
A shopper on Jul 24, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I can't see why it wouldn't work as it works with interior and exterior oil based paints... the only thing is, there will be a little longer clean up time involved because you have to use a thinner or mineral spirits. ill tell you what, I have been using this thing for about 6 months and I love it! makes life so easy if you have a lot of painting to do or touch ups because you can control to poor with great accuracy and that helps from wasting paint and that helps to save $$$
will this work as a vacuum?
RONALD H. on May 15, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I have no idea. It works really well to mix paint and it will keep the paint fresh for a number of weeks.
It says to use on metal paint cans, but some of them are plastic with metal tops. Will it work on those?
Laura R on Sep 12, 2016
BEST ANSWER: yes
I have eight of the Paint can pouring lids, They all work great except after leaving the lid on the paint can for a week the turning knobs that hold the lid on would not come off. Three of the four broke. Are these not for storing paint? and also can I buy replacement turning knobs.
OCNwoodworks on Dec 13, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Do not store the lid in SOLVENT for 24-hours because the rim to can's gasket will eventually fall off due to the strong solvents attacking the adhesive. You can safely store the lid in most finishes for months with minimal solvent evaporation. They do not need to be stirred every few days.
Will this fit UK size cans ?
Wizard465 on Oct 31, 2015
BEST ANSWER: This fits a 6-1/2" diameter can.
Is this product made in USA?
Cris M on Jan 23, 2017
BEST ANSWER: These are made in China.
Interested in using this with food coloring and food items. Can anyone confirm if the plastics used on this are food safe by chance?
A shopper on May 14, 2015
BEST ANSWER: No
Is it suitable to use on UK 5 ltr paint cans?
Bricktinter on Oct 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Sorry no, this will not be compatible.
what is the maximum viscosity this can mix?
John G on Apr 18, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I don't know a specific value but it has mixed Zinser primer and some pretty thick latex house paint
First time I used the gallon size, one of the plastic paddle fins broke and it is totally useless. Does any one know if the plastic paddles are available for separate purchase?
John M on Feb 13, 2016
BEST ANSWER: I had one of the closure locks break. Took it back to the store and they replaced the complete unit.

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Great idea, but hard to clean
I've been using this while painting the inside of my house and have mixed feelings about how much of a time saver it really is. It certainly makes mixing the paint a snap and makes dispensing paint almost idiot proof, but if you let the paint sit on it for any period of time (say enough time to do 2 coats of the dining room) cleaning is a real chore. If there's a 2nd version, I'd like to see it redesigned a little bit so that there are fewer nooks and crannies and the corners aren't so tight so that it's easier to clean.
February 8, 2014
A great idea that falls short in practice
As an engineer I thought this was a great product concept, so I purchased the quart-size unit. However, I found it very difficult to use: the plastic shaft holding the paddles was rough, causing it to bind in the rough hole in the lid, making it difficult to turn the impeller. If the shaft had been made of smooth steel instead of cheap plastic this problem would not occur. The retaining cams were EXTREMELY difficult (at least for my 82-year-old fingers) to turn to lock the lid to the paint can (a shot of WD-40 helped only slightly). Overall, very disappointing. The French inventors should have turned this design over to the Swiss or Germans to manufacture it. I may have received a defective unit and I'm tempted to return it and try for a replacement. I would have gladly paid twice the price for a quality-built product.
February 20, 2015
Well I'm Impressed!
I loved the idea of these with some skepticism but decided to give them a whirl (yes, pun intended) when they were on sale. I bought 1-gallon & 2 quart Mixing Mates and I must say that I really like them. I had no trouble at all with them locking and fitting onto the can and the paint could not be mixed any easier or better. You can bank I'll be back for more when/if the need arises.
February 25, 2014
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Mixing Mate
Works well when stirring but does not seal airtight so a skim forms on the top of finish ......
May 19, 2015
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Woodworking Experience:
Intermediate
Will never paint without it!
I really love this smartly designed tool. It eliminates what I consider to be the messiest part of painting - pouring out the paint and putting the lid back on. I used it when I was painting baseboard trim a few boards at a time. It didn't seem like such a job to get started each time when I knew it would be so quick and easy to pour out what I needed into a paint cup and go.
August 23, 2014
I will be buying more
This is the best thing I have found in a long time. When using different paints on a project having the mixing mate provides a good seal on your paint can, a pour spout and a built in mixer. It is so easy to refresh the paint with a few turns of the mixing lever keeping your color consistent on the project.
December 14, 2014
An excellent product
This mixer-lid is an excellent method of saving, mixing and dispensing paint! Gone are the days of prying off the lid, stirring, pouring and wiping off the spills. I really recommend this product!
December 15, 2014
Just an FYI, it is not...
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.
February 11, 2013
Great mixer but a little to fragile
Does what it is advertised to do BUT the blade construction is little to fragile. The first one I purchased was dropped from about 3' off the sink edge and the mixing blade broke. I would think it should be able to withstand a simple fall. Other than this, it is a great mixing tool and keeps the paint fresh for an extended period of time. Just needs a little improvement.
August 12, 2016
Purchased
 1 year ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced
Stem Too Fragile
These work great until the remaining finish starts to thicken when the dulling additives settle. Then when you turn the handle, the stem breaks which leaves you with a hole in the lid and no way to cover the finish after use since you probably threw away the original can lid. Make the stem larger in diameter so it won't break!
September 6, 2016
Purchased
 11 months ago
Woodworking Experience:
Advanced

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