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
Popcorn Ceiling Removal We removed popcorn ceiling textured from this foyer ceiling in Alden, NY. Skim coated the ceiling, primed and painted the same. Popcorn Ceiling Removal – Alden, NY Carrigan Painting read more
Interior Home Painting We pole sanded the walls, repaired minor wall damage, spot primed our patch work, and then applied (2) coats of paint to the walls in the living room, dining room, and both bed rooms of this Williamsville condo.We also cleaned, sanded, and painted (2) coats the trim and bedroom side of the […] read more
Popcorn Ceiling Repair & Ceiling Painting They had a roof leak, which came down through the first floor ceiling. The HOA maintenance man opened up the ceiling, removed the wet insulation and drywall, then put this ugly blue tarp over the hole. Patched the hole with drywall: Spraying Popcorn Texture […] read more
Popcorn Ceiling Removal We have removed our share of popcorn ceiling texture from ceilings all over western New York. We use water to remove the ceiling texture, as its the safest, most efficient way to remove a popcorn ceiling. We have tried the sanding method, and while that does work, and is sometimes […] read more
Basement Ceiling Painting in Akron, NY Painting basement ceilings isn’t something we do every day, but we have done a few of them. They do require extensive prep, and typically takes a few days. Due to the ceiling being black, lighting can become a problem. Suddenly all of our super bright lights aren’t quite […] read more
Why You Should Repair Plaster with Plaster The differences between plaster and drywall involve more than just the materials used. While most painters advertise Plaster and Drywall Repair, almost everyone is using drywall compound for both types of repairs. I will explain why this isn’t always ideal. Common questions answered in this post: Why is […] read more
Interior Painting Williamsville, NY We were brought in to re-paint the living room, dining room, sun room, and a bed room in this home in Williamsville. We had some minor repair work as well. Interior House Painters – Williamsville, NY Carrigan Painting Related posts: Williamsville Interior Painting and Skim Coating Williamsville NY. – We are […] 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.
