Back brushing is the process of working the paint into a rougher surface after it has been sprayed. Back brushing should be done while the sprayed paint is still wet. With a brush or roller, work the paint into the cracks and crevices on the surface.

What does it mean to back roll paint?

“Back-rolling” is the term most often used in the paint industry to describe the manual process of dryrolling the freshly painted surface with a short to medium nap synthetic roller, immediately following the spray application of water based paints onto walls and ceilings, whilst the paint is still wet.

Do I need to back brush stain?

It is essential that you back-brush when you stain or paint your deck to ensure that you get even coverage onto the boards. Paint or stain can be applied to the deck using a sprayer or a paint roller, but these methods may not get into the cracks between the boards or around the spindles and railings.