22L Matte IML Paint Buckets for a Large Coatings Manufacturer in China
JM Bucket supplied 22L plastic paint buckets with matte in-mould labelling (IML) to a large coatings manufacturer in China. The customer uses these buckets for its finished coating products. Two photographs from the customer's warehouse show the finished packaging in red and green colourways, arranged in rows and stacked in multiple tiers.
This case is about the complete appearance of a decorated paint pail: the bucket format, printed artwork and specified surface finish working together across many finished packs. Rather than a studio mock-up, the photographs show how the packaging looks in an actual warehouse setting.
Project at a glance
| Item | Confirmed project information |
|---|---|
| Customer | A large coatings manufacturer in China; company name withheld |
| Application | Packaging finished coating products |
| Bucket capacity | 22L |
| Decoration | Custom in-mould labelling using matte film |
| Colourways shown | Red and green finished packs with matching-colour lids |
| Project photographs | Two real warehouse photographs supplied for this case |
The customer describes this as a 5-gallon-format bucket. The confirmed capacity used in this case is 22L; gallon-format wording should not replace the litre capacity and approved drawing when ordering.
Red packaging: a strong visual identity across finished stock
The first photograph shows rows of red paint buckets carrying coordinated artwork and a prominent central brand panel. Viewed together, the large colour areas create a clear, repeated brand presentation. The design can be assessed across a full group of finished containers rather than on a single sample bucket.
Customer warehouse photograph: the red 22L coating buckets in finished-stock storage.
Green packaging: a distinct colourway in the same bucket format
The second photograph shows green buckets with broad printed panels and matching lids. The change of colour gives this packaging range a visibly different identity while retaining a similar overall presentation. This is a useful reference for coating brands planning several artwork versions within one packaging family.
For a comparable project, the artwork brief should state which elements stay consistent, such as the brand panel and information layout, and which elements change between versions. Colour alone should not substitute for readable product identification.
Customer warehouse photograph: the green printed bucket range in the same coatings packaging project.
Matte IML: approve the finish as well as the artwork
The specified decoration for this project was matte-film IML. For a similar order, writing only "custom printing" on the purchase specification would leave an important detail unresolved. The artwork version, colour reference and matte finish should all be included in sample approval.
A photograph or screen proof is useful for checking layout, but it is not a substitute for reviewing a physical decorated bucket. Lighting, camera exposure and screen settings affect how a surface appears. Buyers should compare the agreed finish, fine text, colour boundaries and artwork placement on the actual container before approving a repeat production specification.
What to specify for a comparable coating bucket project
- Capacity and filled product: state the required litre capacity, intended coating, working fill volume and filled weight. Do not copy a fill weight from an unrelated paint formulation.
- Body, lid and handling: review the complete bucket configuration against the filling and closing process, handling method and transport route.
- Decoration approval: provide the artwork file, colour references, required matte finish and the information that must remain readable on each version.
- Storage requirements: agree the intended stacking arrangement, storage duration and conditions, then validate them with the actual filled package.
The supplied photographs document warehouse presentation. They do not establish a rated stacking load, maximum safe stacking height, leakage performance or transport-test result.
Related JM Bucket products
The following published products are useful starting points for a packaging discussion. They are reference options, not confirmation that each listing is the exact mould or finish used in the photographed project.
- 22L PP Plastic Latex Paint Packaging Bucket: a coating-packaging reference with IML among the listed decoration options. Confirm the required matte finish for the selected configuration.
- 22L White Plastic Paint Pail with Lid: another 22L option for reviewing body, lid, colour and decoration requirements.
- 20L IML Plastic Bucket for Paint, Coatings and Adhesives: a different-capacity reference for buyers comparing IML packaging formats; it is not a 22L substitute without a separate specification review.
For more formats, browse our plastic paint bucket range.
Discuss your matte IML paint bucket project
This case illustrates the visual impact of a coordinated 22L bucket and matte IML artwork across finished warehouse stock. To discuss a similar project, send JM Bucket your target capacity, coating application, artwork versions, finish reference, quantity and delivery destination.
JM Bucket | Hunan Jieming Plastics Industrial Co., Ltd.
Contact: Mr. Ling
Email: ling@jmbucket.com
WhatsApp: +86 13873178021
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Case information and original warehouse photographs supplied by JM Bucket. The customer is described anonymously. No order quantity, delivery lead time or laboratory test result is claimed in this case.
