When painting new construction on new drywall, do you guys find it really necessary to back roll everyting when spraying with an airless? I guess I wouldn’t mind doing it so much if I knew I didn’t have to do it for every coat. For example, can I get by with just back rolling the last and final coat? Do the primer coats need to be back rolled as well?
If people are doing this, then where are the savings with spraying if they’re going over everything with a roller anyway?
Thanks!
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Rockford,
Backrolling the first coat is more critical than backrolling the final coat. It smooshes the paint into the surface, improving the bond, and it also establishes a roller texture. Rolling the primer helps to eliminate flashing. Backrolling the final coat as well gives a superior job, IMO.
Spraying and backrolling goes fast because you don't need to dip the roller to load it. It is a lot of work to keep up with a skilled airless operator, and 18" rollers on long poles are a real workout.
Bill