Buying guide · Updated July 2026

Which Paint Rack? The Full Comparison

Seven racks, one decision. This is the complete Formada3D paint rack range on one page — capacities, footprints, drawers and prices — with a short decision path at the end. Every rack is 3D printed to order in Melbourne and shipped Australia-wide.

The whole range

RackCapacityWhere it livesDrawerBest forPrice (AUD)
Paint Rack 3535 droppersDesk2 hidden magnetic drawersFirst rack, tight desks$59.99
Paint Rack 6060 droppersDesk1 hidden magnetic drawerThe all-rounder$79.99
Paint Rack 4444 × 32 mm potsDesk1 hidden magnetic drawerCitadel / P3 / SMS pots$89.99
Riser Display Stand+38 droppersOn top of Rack 60Growing collections$49.99
Combo 9898 droppersDesk1 hidden magnetic drawerMaximum desk capacity$119.99
Wall Rack 3838 droppersWall (3 keyholes)Hidden drawerZero bench space$79.99
Paint Carousel 5757 droppersDesk corner (rotates)Spin-to-reach corners$99.99

Plus the clip-on Brush Holder ($12.99) — a Pin-Canal accessory cup that snaps onto any rack in the family.

The rotating Carousel — 57 bottles, spin the colour you need to the front.

How to choose in four questions

1. Pots or droppers?

Citadel/P3/SMS pots → Paint Rack 44, full stop. Dropper bottles → keep reading. Both → one of each (see our pots vs droppers guide).

2. How many bottles do you own today?

Under ~30 → Rack 35. 30–60 → Rack 60. More → the 98-bottle Combo, or a Rack 60 now plus the Riser later — same result, spread cost.

3. Is bench space the bottleneck?

The Wall Rack 38 moves 38 bottles (and a drawer) onto the wall on three keyhole hangers. A riser can be added on top of it too.

4. Awkward corner to fill?

The Carousel 57 is round and rotates — it lives happily in the dead corner of an L-desk where a straight rack would face the wall.

Wall Rack 38 — 38 droppers and a hidden drawer, zero bench space.
Still unsure? Paint Rack 60. It's the rack most painters end up with: 60 bottles, smaller-than-A4 footprint, hidden magnetic drawer, and a documented upgrade path to 98 bottles with the riser.

Frequently asked questions

Do all racks come in the same colours?

They share the same colour palette, so a multi-rack workstation matches — each listing shows the current options.

Is assembly required?

Desk racks ship ready to use — the drawer just slides in. The riser is a flat-pack kit. The wall rack hangs on its three keyhole slots.

Can the riser go on any rack?

The riser is designed for Paint Rack 60 (making the 98-bottle Combo) and can also be added on top of the Wall Rack 38.

Do you ship outside Australia?

The store currently ships within Australia. If you're overseas, reach out via the contact form on formada3d.com.

More guides: Best paint racks for Vallejo & dropper bottles · Citadel pots vs dropper bottles · Full paint rack comparison

All racks are designed and 3D printed to order by Formada3D in Melbourne, shipped Australia-wide. Browse the full range at formada.net.