What is a TRAY PAL?

Everyone who paints faces the SAME PROBLEM. What do YOU do with the paint tray and roller during recoat times? Forget those plastic garbage bags and the mess it makes, just put a lid on it!

Put A Lid On iT (PALOT) TRAY PAL is a patent-pending, one-of-a-kind innovative paint tray lid that transforms the painting process for professionals and DIYers.

TRAY PAL covers your paint tray in seconds and keeps the moisture in and the air out, saving you time, money, and mess!

Whether you’re painting one room or tackling a multi-colour project that takes a week to complete, TRAY PAL makes it easy to pick up right where you left off.

Product Specifications

9.5" TRAY PAL
Product number: 162125

A view of the inside of a paint train filled with white paint and a roller, while a Blue PALOT TRAY PAL lid hovers over top.
  • BLUE LID Fits 9 1/2" (241mm) XL & JUMBO 4L paint tray with liner
  • Deep tool caddy
  • Paint pail holder
  • Regular roller handle slot
  • Small roller handle slot
  • Tray arm attachment slot
  • Made in Canada
  • 100% Recyclable
  • Professional Grade

10" TRAY PAL
Product number: 165130

A view of the inside of a paint train filled with white paint and a roller, while a Red PALOT TRAY PAL lid hovers over top.
  • RED LID Fits 10" (254mm) XXL 4L paint tray with liner
  • Deep tool caddy
  • Paint pail holder
  • Regular roller handle slot
  • Small roller handle slot
  • Tray arm attachment slot
  • Made in Canada
  • 100% Recyclable
  • Professional grade

Key Features of PALOT TRAY PAL

Durable Hard Cover

A sturdy lid designed to keep paint fresh and prevent spills during breaks or prolonged work periods.

Easy to Clean

Designed for quick and easy cleaning, allowing you to get back to your project without hassle.

Innovative Design

The ergonomic design ensures comfort and efficiency, making it perfect for long-lasting painting projects.

Maximizes Paint Efficiency

The design minimizes the waste of paint, making every drop count for your project.

Versatile Use

Suitable for all types of paint and various painting methods, whether you're a pro or a DIYer.

Lightweight and Portable

Easy to transport, ensuring that you can take it wherever your painting needs lead you.

Durable Hard Cover

A sturdy lid designed to keep paint fresh and prevent spills during breaks or prolonged work periods.

Innovative Design

The ergonomic design ensures comfort and efficiency, making it perfect for long-lasting painting projects.

Versatile Use

Suitable for all types of paint and various painting methods, whether you're a pro or a DIYer.

Easy to Clean

Designed for quick and easy cleaning, allowing you to get back to your project without hassle.

Maximizes Paint Efficiency

The design minimizes the waste of paint, making every drop count for your project.

Lightweight and Portable

Easy to transport, ensuring that you can take it wherever your painting needs lead you.

FAQs

The PALOT TRAY PAL is a reusable, patent-pending lid designed to seal your paint tray and roller, keeping paint fresh for hours, days, or even up to 7 days. It eliminates the need for plastic bags, reduces paint waste, and makes painting projects easier and cleaner.

The PALOT TRAY PAL offers several advantages:

  • Easy to use: Simply place the lid over your tray and roller—no cleanup required between coats. 
  • Stops paint from drying: Keeps air out and moisture in, preventing paint from forming a film or crust. 
  • Saves money: Reduce wasted paint, rollers, and liners. 
  • Durable and reusable: Made from recyclable, high-quality plastic that can be used hundreds of times. 
  • Works for any painter: Ideal for homeowners, DIYers, and professional contractors.
The TRAY PAL is useful during any pause in your project, including:

  • Between re-coat times 
  • Lunch breaks and end-of-day stops 
  • Weekend projects or multi-day jobs 
  • Unexpected interruptions 

It keeps your paint ready so you can pick up exactly where you left off.

When used correctly—with enough paint in the well and the gasket fully sealed—the TRAY PAL can keep paint and rollers fresh for up to 7 days.
Using the TRAY PAL is simple:

  1. Leave a sufficient amount of paint in the tray well. 
  2. Place your roller and brush in the tray. 
  3. Fit the TRAY PAL lid over the tray edges and press down to seal the adhesive gasket. 
  4. Optionally, place a paint can on top for an even tighter seal. 
  5. When you’re ready to paint again, remove the lid and continue rolling.
Yes—significantly. The TRAY PAL:

  • Replaces plastic bags, plastic wrap, and disposable covers.
  • Reduces paint and roller waste. 
  • Prevents unnecessary washing and water use. 
  • Is made from recyclable materials.

It’s a more sustainable option for both professionals and DIY painters.

The TRAY PAL is designed to fit most standard-sized paint trays and liners. Always check the product specifications to ensure compatibility with your tray style.
Absolutely. The TRAY PAL includes a roller cutout so your roller stays inside the tray, fully sealed and protected.
You can purchase the TRAY PAL online through this website or through our network of retailers. Contact us to locate stores near you, or fill out the order form here.
Yes. The TRAY PAL is designed for long-term, repeated use. With proper care, it can last through hundreds of painting sessions.

Disclaimers

  • Ensure there is enough paint in the tray/roller at all times to avoid drying out.
  • The TRAY PAL has a slot where the yellow TRAY ARM can engage to hold it in place when not in use. In this scenario DO NOT lift the TRAY ARM with one hand. Use two hands to transport. Only use TRAY ARM as directed on their product spec sheet.
Image of a Karen Wolfe holding a paint tray with a Blue PALOT TRAY PAL lid by a yellow Tray Arm, with all their tools and paint neatly organized together.