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
Today we are back at Willow Ridge Estates in Amherst, This time for some interior painting. We are re-painting the ceilings, walls, trim, risers ect. including 11 interior doors in the foyer/front hall, stairwell, and upstairs hall. We pole sanded the walls and ceilings then repaired the ceiling quickly so that it can dry – […] read more
Key Differences Between House Paints When starting a painting project, understanding the various types of paints available is fundamental. These paints differ significantly in composition, finish, and intended application, making it essential to choose the right type for the specific needs of each project. Broadly, house paints can be classified into water-based (latex) and oil-based […] read more
On June 5th, 2025, Carrigan Painting officially transitioned from a sole proprietorship operating under a DBA (Doing Business As) to a registered Limited Liability Company (LLC). At the same time, we elected S-Corporation status for federal tax purposes. The official name of the business is now Carrigan Painting LLC. Since COVID, we’ve experienced steady, year-over-year […] read more
Today we began a plaster cornice restoration in Orchard Park NY. These plaster features require a high level of skill to restore properly, it’s easy to get in over your head without the right experience. We take on these repairs selectively, on a case-by-case basis. Generally, the more intricate the detail, the more skill (and […] read more
Mother nature often likes to take up residence in our homes, sometimes causing property damage. In this case, it was bees in a wall. This is the second such project. We removed a beehive a couple of years ago for a client in Clarence Center. Bees and wasps often make their home inside of human […] read more
At Carrigan Painting, we just wrapped up a full interior repaint for one of our repeat clients in Willow Ridge Estates, Amherst NY. We originally completed a smaller job for them a while back, and this time, they invited us back for a much larger project. We were happy to deliver the same high-quality results […] 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.
