A paint container with a releasable liner assembly

摘要

A paint container including a main body 24, a liner assembly 30 and a shroud 14 which cooperates with the liner assembly and the main body so as to releasably secure the liner assembly to the main body. Preferably, the shroud engages the main body by snap-fit engagement 23. The liner assembly may comprise a neck insert 32 attached to a flexible bag; the neck insert engages with the shroud by snap-fit engagement such that the main body is sandwiched between the neck insert and the shroud so as to provide an interference fit. The main body is preferably made from cardboard and can be recycled. A handle 15 may be provided attached to the shroud and a cover 34 may engage with the liner assembly. A paint container including a main body and a liner assembly including a snap-fit feature which engages with a corresponding feature on the main body is also disclosed.