The Best Paint Racks and Organizers for Miniature Paints
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Plydolex Plywood Storage Rack - 105 Bottle Holes for 17 ml Vallejo Paints, 14 Paintbrush Slots, 6 Miniature Stands, 2 Drawers
Plydolex plywood storage rack with 105 holes for 17 ml Vallejo paints, 14 brush slots, 6 miniature stands and 2 drawers.
OPHIR Wooden Paint Rack for 60 Bottles with 2 Brush Holders & 2 Drawers | Paint Organizer with 1.42" Dia Holes for 12/18/24/60ml Model Paints, 2 Miniature Painting Handles for Miniature Painters
OPHIR wooden paint rack for 60 bottles with 2 brush holders and 2 drawers. A tabletop station for paints, brushes and tools.
A miniature paint collection has a way of sprawling. What starts as a dozen pots becomes a hundred dropper bottles rolling around drawers and hiding the exact shade you need mid-session. A good paint rack turns that chaos into a tiered wall of color where every bottle is visible and reachable without knocking three others over. The catch is that racks are not one-size-fits-all: slots sized for Citadel pots will not hold Vallejo droppers snugly, and a rack that fits your desk today may be full by summer. This guide compares wooden and acrylic racks, rotating carousels, wall-mounted units, and modular systems that grow with your collection, judged on capacity, bottle fit, stability, and assembly.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 6.4 to 9.2 out of 10.
- Best overall:Plydolex Plywood Storage Rack - 105 Bottle Holes for 17 ml Vallejo Paints, 14 Paintbrush Slots, 6 Miniature Stands, 2 Drawers. Highest overall score in this guide at 9.2/10.
- Also great value:Colingmill 108 Holes Wooden Paint Rack for 18 ml Dropper Bottles | Wall Mount or Tabletop Use, Wood and Acrylic Construction for Paint Storage, Hobby Paint Organizer, Model Painting Station. Value score of 8/10, overall 7.6/10.
- Solid build:OPHIR Wooden Paint Rack for 60 Bottles with 2 Brush Holders & 2 Drawers | Paint Organizer with 1.42" Dia Holes for 12/18/24/60ml Model Paints, 2 Miniature Painting Handles for Miniature Painters. Build and materials score of 7/10, overall 7.6/10.
- Feature-rich:Plydolex Paint Rack for Wall - Suitable for Warhammer 40K, DnD, Pathfinder and Other Miniatures and Figurines - 60 Holes for Citadel Paint Bottles - Plywood Organizer for Wall and Desk. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.Plydolex Plywood Storage Rack - 105 Bottle Holes for 17 ml Vallejo Paints, 14 Paintbrush Slots, 6 Miniature Stands, 2 Drawers9.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.OPHIR Wooden Paint Rack for 60 Bottles with 2 Brush Holders & 2 Drawers | Paint Organizer with 1.42" Dia Holes for 12/18/24/60ml Model Paints, 2 Miniature Painting Handles for Miniature Painters7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.Colingmill 108 Holes Wooden Paint Rack for 18 ml Dropper Bottles | Wall Mount or Tabletop Use, Wood and Acrylic Construction for Paint Storage, Hobby Paint Organizer, Model Painting Station7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Plydolex Paint Rack for Wall - Suitable for Warhammer 40K, DnD, Pathfinder and Other Miniatures and Figurines - 60 Holes for Citadel Paint Bottles - Plywood Organizer for Wall and Desk7.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.Acrylic Paint Organizer Wall Mount, Paint Holder for Craft Hobby Storage, Rack for 2 oz Bottles, with Brush Holder7.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.Flythww 360° Rotating Acrylic Paint Organizer with Brush Holder, Clear Paint Storage Rack for 2oz Craft Paint Bottles, Space Saving Art Supply Organizer for Acrylic Paints & Brushes7.2/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.7 Layers Acrylic Paint Organizer - Perfect for Craft & Hobby Paint Storage, Holder for 2 oz Bottles6.7/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.3 Layers Acrylic Paint Organizer - Perfect for Craft, Hobby Paint Holder, Storage Rack for 2 oz Bottles6.4/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1Plydolex plywood storage rack with 105 holes for 17 ml Vallejo paints, 14 brush slots, 6 miniature stands and 2 drawers.
Fit for the job 10/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + 105 holes sized for 17 ml Vallejo style dropper bottles
- + 14 brush slots and 2 drawers keep tools organized in one unit
- + 6 miniature stands hold work-in-progress models
- - Holes sized for droppers may not fit Citadel pots well
- - Flat-pack plywood needs assembly before use
#2OPHIR wooden paint rack for 60 bottles with 2 brush holders and 2 drawers. A tabletop station for paints, brushes and tools.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + 60 holes of 1.42 inch diameter fit 10 ml to 60 ml flip top pots and jars, covering most hobby paint bottle sizes.
- + Built in brush holders and two drawers keep brushes and small tools next to the paints.
- + Made from 4 mm high density wood and listed as supporting up to 20 kg, with a no glue assembly using rubber rings.
- - Holds fewer bottles than the 81 bottle rack it replaces.
- - Takes desk space as a freestanding station, and the transparent platform needs its protective film removed.
#3Colingmill wooden paint rack with 108 holes for 18 ml dropper bottles, usable on a wall or a tabletop. Built for miniature model paints.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 108 holes of 26 mm in 6 tiers are sized for 18 ml dropper bottles, the common size for miniature paints.
- + 5 mm wood panels with 6 mm acrylic sides and 12 mm solid acrylic rods, with tool free tab and slot assembly.
- + Bottles can be stored upright or inverted, and back keyholes and grab slots allow wall mounting or carrying.
- - Holes are made for dropper bottles, so larger craft paint bottles will not fit.
- - Wall hardware is not included per the listing, and there are no brush holders unlike the rack it replaces.
#4Plydolex plywood wall paint rack with 60 holes of 1.4 inch for 2 oz and dropper bottles, plus a brush tray. Made for Warhammer, DnD and Pathfinder painters.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10
- + 60 holes of 1.4 inch fit 2 fl oz, 10 ml, 12 ml, 18 ml, 24 ml and 60 ml bottles in six rows.
- + Real plywood construction with a glue free fastener assembly and step by step instructions.
- + Works on the wall or table, and a brush tray keeps painting brushes in place.
- - Plywood rather than the bamboo of the rack it replaces, and assembly is required.
- - Priced higher than acrylic wall grids that hold a similar number of bottles.
#5Wall mount acrylic paint organizer for 2 oz bottles with a brush holder, a space-saving hobby storage rack.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Wall mount frees desk space for painting and tools
- + Clear acrylic lets you see colors at a glance
- + Built-in brush holder keeps brushes within reach
- - Sized for 2 oz craft bottles rather than hobby dropper bottles
- - Wall mounting requires drilling and suitable fixings
#6Flythww rotating clear acrylic paint organizer with brush holder that holds 27 standard 2 oz bottles. A small desktop rack that spins for easy access.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 360 degree rotating base brings every bottle within reach without moving the organizer.
- + Holds up to 27 standard 2 fl oz bottles in a 2 tier layout with 8 sections, and the center compartment holds brushes.
- + Clear acrylic lets paint colors be seen at a glance, and the compact footprint saves desk space.
- - Holds fewer bottles than wall or multi tier racks, so large collections need more than one.
- - Sized for 2 oz bottles, so small dropper bottles may tip or sit loosely.
#77 layers acrylic paint organizer, a tall clear stepped rack for craft and hobby paints in 2 oz bottles.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 7 layers store a large collection in one stepped display
- + Stepped design keeps rear bottles visible above front rows
- + Clear acrylic blends into most hobby desk setups
- - Tall stepped rack takes considerable desk depth and height
- - 2 oz bottle sizing may leave dropper bottles loose
#83 layers acrylic paint organizer, a compact clear tiered storage rack for 2 oz craft and hobby paint bottles.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + 3 layers give a compact footprint for a small paint collection
- + Clear tiers let bottle labels show from the front
- + Lightweight rack moves easily around the desk
- - Built for 2 oz bottles, so small hobby bottles can tip over
- - Only 3 tiers limits capacity for growing collections
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Holes sized for droppers may not fit Citadel pots well (Plydolex Plywood Storage Rack - 105 Bottle...)
- Holds fewer bottles than the 81 bottle rack it replaces. (OPHIR Wooden Paint Rack for 60 Bottles with 2...)
- Holes are made for dropper bottles, so larger craft paint bottles will not fit. (Colingmill 108 Holes Wooden Paint Rack for 18...)
- Plywood rather than the bamboo of the rack it replaces, and assembly is required. (Plydolex Paint Rack for Wall - Suitable for...)
- Sized for 2 oz craft bottles rather than hobby dropper bottles (Acrylic Paint Organizer Wall Mount, Paint...)
- Holds fewer bottles than wall or multi tier racks, so large collections need more than one. (Flythww 360° Rotating Acrylic Paint Organizer...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among the best paint racks and organizers for miniature paints?
Plydolex Plywood Storage Rack - 105 Bottle Holes for 17 ml Vallejo Paints, 14 Paintbrush Slots, 6 Miniature Stands, 2 Drawers is our top overall pick. Plydolex plywood storage rack with 105 holes for 17 ml Vallejo paints, 14 brush slots, 6 miniature stands and 2 drawers. It earns our score of 9.2/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
OPHIR Wooden Paint Rack for 60 Bottles with 2 Brush Holders & 2 Drawers | Paint Organizer with 1.42" Dia Holes for 12/18/24/60ml Model Paints, 2 Miniature Painting Handles for Miniature Painters is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. OPHIR wooden paint rack for 60 bottles with 2 brush holders and 2 drawers. A tabletop station for paints, brushes and tools.
›How much should I expect to spend?
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›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
Mini Paint Lab independently selects every product; we may earn a commission from links above.
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