Paint Roller Pan Alternative

Cleaning out paint pans can be a real pain. In fact, it’s why hardware stores sell liners for them. The cheap, disposable plastic liners are a real lifesaver for your not-so-cheap metal pans, but aren’t so lifesaving for the environment. Fortunately, there’s a much more eco-friendly and cost effective alternative. Next time you’re using a pan for your paint roller, try lining it with a few sheets of aluminum foil instead.

Not only will the foil work just as well as a plastic liner, but it will also take up far less space in your trash bin when it’s time for cleanup. You can even create your own DIY paint pan out of aluminum foil. You’ll want to use enough foil to make it sturdy and leak-free, but you won’t have to worry about where to store the paint pan when you’re done.