† Indicates an item that is set for paint to be applied, but the ability is disabled. Painting Set can be used to receive up to three single-color paints. However, the paint used on the item will not be returned to the player.

Paint can be removed from an item to restore it to its default color by selecting the item in the Backpack and clicking 'Restore'. Items painted with single-color paints retain the appearance of one color regardless of the player's team, whereas a team-colored paint will switch between RED and BLU variant colors. Two types of Paint Cans exist single-colored and team-colored. Painting Set, or acquired through either the Trading or Steam Community Market systems. Supply Crates, receiving as a bonus item when opening cases, using a Mann Co. Store, found via the item drop system, obtained by opening certain Mann Co. Paint Cans are available in 29 different colors, and can either be purchased from the Mann Co.

The Paint Can is a tool that allows players to change the coloring of most cosmetic items.