What began as a way to share photos of our work outside social media, has become a large, well-organized library of interior painting and ceiling repair projects completed in Western New York between 2024 and 2026. With over 125 case studies and thousands of project photos, The Carrigan Archives documents real-world conditions, challenges, professional repair methods, and the results.
First: Don’t panic! The most important thing you can do is gain control over the situation. That starts by poking a hole in the ceiling and letting the water out. Make sure you have a bucket, a trash can. The goal here is control where the water goes. You may not be able to stop […] read more
We were recently called to Williamsville Towers, an 8-story condominium in Williamsville NY (14221), to repair a bathroom ceiling damaged by a plumbing leak. A resident had a leak above their shower, and Ed Young’s Plumbing took care of the plumbing work, then referred Carrigan Painting to repair the ceiling. The damage left a hole […] read more
Plaster Ceiling Restoration is our specialty. Below are some videos of our work. Out of all the professional painting contractors in Western New York, we are the only one providing traditional plaster restoration services. Below we detail how we take old neglected ceilings, and restore them to their former glory! We covered the floors with […] read more
This week we are in Cimato Estates in Clarence NY repainting a kitchen and Great Room. When having the largest room in your home painted, its important to remove as much stuff out of the room as possible. This includes the TV. Getting ready to repair some drywall cracks, and nail pops. A common problem […] read more
Popcorn ceiling removal is one of our specialties. After 30 years, the homeowners felt it was time to remove the dated popcorn ceiling texture. We began in the kitchen and family room. We also did the main bathroom upstairs as that ceiling had sustained damage – Who puts popcorn ceiling texture in a bathroom?! We […] read more
This is our last exterior house painting of the 2024 painting season. Over night temperatures are dropping, meaning paint wont have adequate time to dry and cure before potential moisture condenses on the surfaces. Good painting weather also often becomes a problem. Don’t forget, in 2006, we all had 3 feet of snow on the […] read more
This pole barn is about 60 years old and has never been painted. An eye sore for the neighborhood, the homeowners hired us to revitalize the barn and make it look better. After thoroughly pressure washing the exterior of the pole barn, we spot primed the rusty areas with Rust Oleum red oxide primer. We […] read more
A gentleman called me the other night in a panic about his plaster ceiling collapsing. My first thought was, is anyone injured? A plaster ceiling can weigh thousands of pounds and can cause significant damage and injuries when it falls to the floor! This is why it is important to address plaster bulges that appear […] read more
In a world of AI created content, when the human element of information disappears into the abyss of forgotten history, when lived experience is flattened to please a faceless algorithm, documentation remembers history. – Dave Carrigan Jr. February 18, 2026. The Carrigan Archives.
