2006-06-16 12:23:58 · 21 answers · asked by camion 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The reasons it may be sticking are old paint around the rim or a partial vacuum due to the air in the can combining with the paint. You can buy a paint can opener which is similar to a flat screw driver except that the blade is slightly curved. This tool is preferable to a regular screwdriver to minimize damage to the can. Gently continue to ply open slowly rounding the can as you do.
2006-06-16 12:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by williegod 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a flathead screw driver and wedge it into the side. then hit it with a hammer until the lid pops off. Have fun painting! : D
2006-06-16 12:27:56 · answer #2 · answered by phunkiemonkie6139 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a screwdriver under the lip of the lid and push on it until it opens.
they also sell special paint can openners in hardware stores
2006-06-16 12:26:21 · answer #3 · answered by hmm... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest using a sharp cutter of some sort, and go around the lid of the container. You probably want to wear protective gloves as well.
2006-06-16 12:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Toolooroo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use a flat head screw driver, use a little force and it come loose, then move along the lip of the can until it pries off.
2006-06-16 12:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by eltarin_ivebeenhacked 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get a new can of paint.
2006-06-16 12:27:26 · answer #6 · answered by muffin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a screwdriver to lift the top open.
2006-06-16 12:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take a screwdriver and the can of paint to my dad and he does it :P
2006-06-16 12:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by Mummy of 2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have paint can openers at hardware stores, or you can use a screw driver to pry it open.
2006-06-16 12:25:37 · answer #9 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, screwdriver...or get a hacksaw and cut the top of the can off. Whatever works.
2006-06-16 12:25:28 · answer #10 · answered by myrdden0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋