how do i get a paint can to come up in simcity

I updated my game for the hardware store after getting to level 16.. I see a new item that looks like a paint brush that can be created but it looks like there is an item that is also in the game.  that is a paint can with red paint.  what do i have to do to see that item as something that would be where the paint brush is stored.  do i have to get to a level above 17 which i am at or is there some other trick  

thank you 

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ps.  I just started playing the game a week ago and love it but can be frustrating at times