A carrier for a paint tray is provided, the tray having an inner wall defining a container for containing paint and an outer wall for supporting the container, the inner and outer walls defining a space therebetween accessible from underneath the tray. The carrier comprises a coupler for coupling to the paint tray and a lifting member connected to the coupler. The coupler comprises a coupling member for insertion into the space between said inner and outer wall and having wall engaging means for engaging the interior faces of both said inner and outer walls simultaneously when inserted into said space to secure the member within the space and to support said tray from the coupling member.