A strainer adapted for releasable engagement with an open top of a can or container is described. The strainer includes an open ring member and a spout integrally formed therewith. Also described is a strainer system using the strainer and a mesh material. Various methods of use are also described.

A strainer adapted for releasable engagement with an open top of a can or container is described. The strainer includes an open ring member and a spout integrally formed therewith. Also described is a strainer system using the strainer and a mesh material. Various methods of use are also described.

A paint strainer assembly includes a bucket that has a top edge defining an opening into the bucket to facilitate liquid paint to be poured into the bucket. A cylinder is insertable into the bucket and the cylinder has a ridge extending outwardly from the cylinder. The ridge rests on the top edge of the bucket when the cylinder is positioned in the bucket. A mesh bag is insertable through the cylinder such that the mesh bag extends into the bucket when the cylinder is positioned in the bucket to filter particles from a liquid paint when the liquid paint is poured through the mesh bag and into the bucket. A ring is positionable around the cylinder for retaining the bag on the cylinder when the bag is extended through the cylinder.

A paint strainer assembly includes a bucket that has a top edge defining an opening into the bucket to facilitate liquid paint to be poured into the bucket. A cylinder is insertable into the bucket and the cylinder has a ridge extending outwardly from the cylinder. The ridge rests on the top edge of the bucket when the cylinder is positioned in the bucket. A mesh bag is insertable through the cylinder such that the mesh bag extends into the bucket when the cylinder is positioned in the bucket to filter particles from a liquid paint when the liquid paint is poured through the mesh bag and into the bucket. A ring is positionable around the cylinder for retaining the bag on the cylinder when the bag is extended through the cylinder.