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 120 case studies and hundreds of project photos, The Carrigan Archives documents real-world conditions, challenges, professional repair methods, and the results.



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Williamsville Towers Condominiums: Ceiling Repair and Painting

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
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Even a 125 Year Old Plaster Ceiling can be Beautiful

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
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Great Room and Kitchen Painting – Cimato Estates, Clarence Center NY

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
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal and Refinishing Ceilings in Lancaster

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
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Painting a Tudor Home in Kenmore – Last Exterior House Painting of 2024!

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
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From Old & Worn to New and Fresh – Pole Barn Painter

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
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The Danger of a Plaster Bulge

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
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Documented Expertise in the 716
Almost every job Carrigan Painting has completed since mid 2024 is posted to this archive.
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Funny how many plaster and drywall repair “experts” materialize when the economy cools down. We’ve been fixing ceilings and restoring plaster the whole time, backed by the most extensive collection of case studies of real projects in WNY.
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