It's an age-old PITB (Pain in the Buttocks); cleanly pouring paint out of a gallon can. Especially the first slurp. The bad news is thats no perfect way to eliminate this little DIY annoyance. The good news is that you can make it a bit cleaner.
One solution is to use one of those plastic spout-looking things that snap onto the rim of the can. But if you've ever had one of those things let go in mid-pour, you've probably never given it a chance to kiss and make up.
Here's an easier method – after you initially open the can, take a hammer and a nail (a 16d works great) and poke about sixteen holes inside the can's rim. They should be about 3/16" apart centered between the points where the can's handle intersect the can.
When you finish pouring the paint (over the side with the holes), straighten the can quickly to minimize the spill over the side. The paint in the rim will drain back into the can through the holes. You can hasten the process with your paint brush. Now you can quickly get the lid back on and get to work!
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