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
Plaster Repair & Painting Amherst, NY Close up of efflorescence We chipped off the damaged plaster, and removed the damage plaster basecoat from the wall by hand. This patch became MUCH bigger than originally anticipated. This can happen with plaster repair. Instead of removing the wood lath which can lead to even more problems,(opens in […] read more
This article discusses the difference between drywall installation and drywall repair, and why as a homeowner, it is important to select the correct trade type. Just because someone is good at repairing drywall, doesn.t mean that person is good at hanging and finishing drywall. The three primary trades are: Drywall hangers / installersHang […] read more
We brushed this shed. It even glows in real life. We used the oil stain supplied by the homeowner Before: After: Related posts: Two Coats of Perfection: Exterior Painting in Snyder NY. Yay! We finally made it outside (half-way through June) now that it has stopped raining. For the next two weeks… Exterior House Painting […] read more
Repaired minor wall and ceiling damage, spot primed repairs. Ceilings and closets were spot primed, and then painted. Walls were pole sanded, spot primed and then painted 2 coats of paint. Baseboards, window casings, door frames and doors were also painted. Interior Painters – Clarence, NY Carrigan Painting Related posts: Drywall Repair and Interior Painting […] read more
This damage was the result of the wax seal on the master bathroom toilet drying out after 50 years and causing a leak. Plumbers replaced the wax ring, and opened this hole in the ceiling. They referred the homeowner to us for making the necessary repairs to the wall, ceiling, and the painting afterward. […] read more
The folks in Clarence needed all their cast iron drain lines replaced. Which is why there were holes every where! We often follow behind plumbers. If you home has a texture (not popcorn) save a couple of the larger piece for texture matching purposes! Drywall Repair & Painting – Clarence, NY Carrigan Painting Related posts: […] read more
This was a fun one. They sustained damage from the blizzard over Christmas in 2022. Due to the location and extent of the damage required 3 sections of steel scaffold in order to make the repairs.All repairs were spot primed with oil primer, and the walls and ceilings were also painted. Due to water […] 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.
