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Stir, pour, and store in an instant with one ingenious tool! 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.
Technical Details:
- 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 up tight 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 then 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.
What's in the Box?
(1) Gallon-Size Mixing Mate® Paint Lid
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Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Mixing Mate® Paint Lid, Gallon Size - Stir, Pour, and Store!
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Average Rating:
4.8
(13 customer reviews)
$19.99
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1) Submitted by
Bob O'Brien, from Gig Harbor, WA
on 5/14/2013
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I purchased the quart and gallon Mixing Mates and have used both. They are an incredible addition to my painting tool cache. The are well made and easy to assemble. I used both on a bar cabinet wall which required several days between paint coats and loved the way I could leave the lids in place and not have to take them off. I found that the mixer worked better than using a drill and mixer bit and also love the way the spout seals between pours. Most of all, I like being able to pour as little paint and not mess up the paint can lid or even spill paint all over the side of the can. The handle has a good feel and with the lid clamps in place, I know I'm not going to spill paint. These items are worth every penny.
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2) Submitted by
Lee, from Los Angeles, CA
on 3/11/2013
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I have tried many types of paint lids that can be used for storage and pouring, but the Mixing Mate is by far the best I have ever used. It seals the paint tightly and the pouring and resealing could not be easier. I am ordering more!
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3) Submitted by
Ole Anderson, from Highland, MI
on 3/5/2013
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I purchased the one gallon size MixingMate for one purpose: To dispense wipe-on varnish a bit at a time as needed. From my local supplier I bought two empty one gallon cans with lids, one to mix and dispense the varnish and mineral spirits, and for long term storage of unused varnish and the other dedicated for cleaning the MixingMate when I finish each project. I am using a satin finish varnish, so it is very important to stir it every time just before dispensing to keep the flattening agent from settling on the bottom of the can. So far I have given 5 coats to three different setups of various cabinet components. I can't imagine doing this project without the MixingMate. Excellent product. As the newer paints stay dispersed very well for long periods of time, I am not sure I would use it for a room painting project, however just the dispensing properties of the can may make it worth the while.
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4) Submitted by
Mark Beall, from Havelock, NC
on 3/19/2013
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An extremely useful product for $! No more drips down the side of the can, no more worries as to what to do with the stir stick, or trying to find one. This product mixes 10 times better than the old stick ever could. I bought three the first time I saw them advertised, two gallon and one quart size. I have no regrets other than I wish I was the one who had invented this. I was concerned about it holding a whole gallon while pouring, but it held up with ease, solid seal around the top of the can and again no drips!
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5) Submitted by
Ed Jenkins, from Clinton, WA
on 2/22/2013
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Finallly something that works better than advertised! Easy to attach, NO DRIPS! I just ordered 6 more for every color in my remodel.
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6) Submitted by
Jamie Peskie, from Marshfield, WI
on 2/11/2013
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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.
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7) Submitted by
Steve V., from Hamilton, NJ
on 1/26/2013
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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.
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