Paint dispensing method and apparatus

An apparatus, comprising:

• a fluid dispensing apparatus configured for controlling an expulsion of fluid from a container that is storing a fluid to be discharged in an interior space that lacks an internal valve to control discharges of the fluid, the container comprises a pierceable membrane and a coupling element, the fluid dispensing apparatus is further configured to cooperate with the coupling element to releasably couple the fluid dispensing apparatus to the container, the fluid dispensing apparatus comprising:
• a valve body comprising:
• a releasable fastener that engages a compatible connector provided to the container to couple the fluid dispensing apparatus to the container, and
• a support member that protrudes from the valve body and cooperates with a portion of a protective cap;
• a valve coupled to the valve body to be supported externally of the container while the reusable fluid dispensing device is installed on the container to control the expulsion of the fluid from the container;
• a nozzle in fluid communication with the valve, the nozzle being manually adjustable to open the valve and direct fluid expelled from the container to pass through the valve;
• and
• a piercing member that defines an interior passage and is positioned to puncture a membrane enclosing the container to establish fluid communication between the container and the valve.