Combined Lid and Strainer Device for a Paint Container

A combined lid and strainer device for a paint container, comprising:

• an outer mounting rim of downwardly-opening channel-shaped configuration for mated fitting over a top rim of the paint container, said outer mounting rim spanning around a central circular area;
• within said central circular area surrounded by the rim, a straining area having perforations therein that penetrate fully through said straining area from a topside thereof to an opposing underside thereof to enabling strained pouring of paint from the paint through said perforations;
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• a movable cover selectively movable between a closed position overlying the straining area at the topside thereof in fully obstructing relation to the perforations, and at least one open position withdrawn from the topside of the straining area to expose the perforations therein and allow said strained pouring of the paint therethrough.