When using a stencil to paint, what's the best way to prevent the paint from dripping behind the stencil?

It's a cardboard stencil with five letters cut out, it's taped against a (textured) wall and I don't want to goof it badly.When using a stencil to paint, what's the best way to prevent the paint from dripping behind the stencil?
Instead of a paint brush, use a small sponge. Squeeze out most of the paint and then dab it on.When using a stencil to paint, what's the best way to prevent the paint from dripping behind the stencil?
Once you load your ';pouncer brush'; (especially for stenciling) dab it one a papertowel to lift extra paint off. You only need a small amount of paint to stencil. AND REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE EASILY. It is much harder to try to recover and redo :) Good Luck
Get the brush as dry as possible after you dip it in the paint by dabbing it on a paper towel or rag a bunch. Make sure you tap up and down, don't use normal paint brush strokes.
textured surface is a little tricky.since you using a cardboard stencil,along w/the sponge method try getting the stencil wet enough that it forms to the wall.hold it in place with tape blot the area to be painted dry then apply your paint.
Presure between the stencile and the wall.





also you can create a seal of sorts by painting the opposite side of the stencil around the lettering to create a seal of sorts.
Use spray paint and go lightly. then do a second coat.


(after the 1st one is dry)
hi tis is sunny.if u prevent the paint backside to stencil u can tape the stencil.and remove the tape after paint.
On HGTV they use the term ';stipple'; (I think that is how you spell it) Use a large round dry brush (they make them specifically for stencils) and ';tap'; the brush repeatedly for desired coverage. Good Luck!