Residential Ceiling Restoration Collection.
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This section of The Carrigan Archives focuses on the often under-valued skill of properly restoring plaster, drywall and popcorn ceilings. Since its launch in 2024, The Carrigan Archives has documented residential ceiling restoration projects completed by Carrigan Painting throughout Western New York. Each documented project includes detailed photos of the work as its completed as well as extensive documentation explaining that process in detail.
This collection page combines six sections of The Carrigan Archives into one easily browseable reference. From major water damage after ice dams to plaster ceiling collapses and restoration, this page has it all. Scroll down to explore 80+ ceiling restoration projects, each photographed and documented by the craftsman who completed the jobs.
If your house has popcorn texture, plaster or drywall ceilings, the three most common ceiling types in America, this collection is for you.
Pro Tip:
Always poke a hole into a dripping ceiling.
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Latest Ceiling Restoration Project
Work completed by Carrigan Painting.
Documented by The Carrigan Archives.
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Controlled Collapse of a 11’x15′ Plaster Ceiling Section
Time to Read: 10 minutes… We were called to do an estimate on a plaster ceiling that suddenly developed cracks, which according to the homeowner, the cracks were slowly opening. Using a high powered worklight, I confirmed a large plaster bulge in the middle of the living room ceiling approximately 11′ x 15′ which developed cracking along the edges of the rocklath panels. Also checked the rest of the ceiling and it appeared stable with no obvious bulges. The ceiling however is pillowed. Pillowing of rocklath plaster ceilings is fairly common. It happens when the thin rocklath panels sag over… read more
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Drywall Ceiling Repair
- It’s Just a Crack. Just One.
Time to Read: 9 minutes… Today we started a project in Akron NY, doing some interior painting of the kitchen, dining room, and living room-… ….. » - Garage Ceiling Repair Services in West Seneca NY
Time to Read: 4 minutes… Today we began a small garage ceiling repair in West Seneca NY. There were missing drywall panels, and an area… ….. » - Drywall Repair and Painting after Plumbing Repair
Time to Read: 3 minutes… Today we started a small project in Williamsville NY, patching a hole in the kitchen ceiling and a wall in… ….. » - Lancaster NY Ceiling Crack Repair
Time to Read: 6 minutes… This week we are working on a ceiling in a ranch home in Lancaster NY, where the living room, dining… ….. » - Finishing a New Drywall Ceiling in Tonawanda
Time to Read: 2 minutes… This isn’t something we do every day, we specialize in drywall and plaster repairs, not new drywall finishing. But this… ….. »
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Plaster Ceiling Repair
- Repairing 5 Water-Damaged Plaster Ceilings
Time to Read: 9 minutes… This Snyder home suffered multiple water leaks caused by ice dams during the winter of 2025-2026. Following remediation, five large… ….. » - Hidden Beneath an Ugly Tile Ceiling: A Plaster Ceiling Worth Restoring
Time to Read: 8 minutes… Another ice dam related water leak. This time in Snyder NY. The homes in this area are prone to ice… ….. » - Water Damage Ceiling Repair – Plaster Restoration – Part I
Time to Read: 7 minutes… Today we began a project in Cheektowaga NY (Cleveland Hill), repairing water damage to a plaster ceiling and wall in… ….. » - Plaster Repair & Painting: Our Approach for WNY Homeowners
Time to Read: 6 minutes… When a homeowner in West Seneca recently replaced all the plumbing in their home, they faced the inevitable aftermath: damaged… ….. »
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Water Damaged Ceiling Repair
- The Four Stages of Water-Damage Repair
Time to Read: 7 minutes… Who Should You Call First After Water Damage in Your Home? One of the most common problems we face following… ….. » - Hidden Beneath an Ugly Tile Ceiling: A Plaster Ceiling Worth RestoringTime to Read: 8 minutes… Another ice dam related water leak. This time in Snyder NY. The homes in this area are prone to ice… ….. »
- Water Damage Ceiling Repair – Plaster Restoration – Part ITime to Read: 7 minutes… Today we began a project in Cheektowaga NY (Cleveland Hill), repairing water damage to a plaster ceiling and wall in… ….. »
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair near Harris Hill NY
Time to Read: 3 minutes… Today we started this project by Harris Hill and Main St in Clarence. They suffered a water leak due to… ….. »
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Ceiling Painting
- Painting Large Vaulted Ceiling in Amherst NY
Time to Read: 4 minutes… When the roof leaked this winter, the homeowners knew we’d take care of it the… ….. » - Finishing a New Drywall Ceiling in TonawandaTime to Read: 2 minutes… This isn’t something we do every day, we specialize in drywall and plaster repairs, not… ….. »
- Ceiling Painting in Woodwind Acres, Orchard Park, NY – Part 1
Time to Read: 3 minutes… We repaired some cracks in the living room and kitchen ceilings. This is a home… ….. » - Revitalize Your Home: The Power of Professional Interior Painting
Time to Read: 3 minutes… This home was built about 15 years ago, and it was finally time… ….. »
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Insurance Repairs
- Controlled Collapse of a 11’x15′ Plaster Ceiling Section
Time to Read: 10 minutes… We were called to do an estimate on a plaster… ….. » - Popcorn Ceiling Repair and Painting in Lockport NY
Time to Read: 3 minutes… Another day another roof leak, this time in north Lockport… ….. » - The Four Stages of Water-Damage RepairTime to Read: 7 minutes… Who Should You Call First After Water Damage in Your… ….. »
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Bathroom Ceiling Repairs
- Restoring Bathroom Ceiling After Roof Leak in Snyder
Time to Read: 7 minutes… Another day another bathroom ceiling. The last one dealt with drywall, this one is plaster,… ….. » - Roof Leak Causes Expensive Damage to Bathroom Ceiling
Time to Read: 7 minutes… Heres an example of what can happen when flashing isn’t installed where it should be… ….. » - Getzville NY: Ceiling Restoration and Painting
Time to Read: 7 minutes… This week we are back to do some ceiling repairs and painting, while on site… ….. »
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Popcorn Ceiling Projects
- Popcorn Ceiling Repair and Painting in Lockport NYTime to Read: 3 minutes… Another day another roof leak, this time in north Lockport NY. After repairing the roof,… ….. »
- Ceiling Refinishing: Popcorn Removal and Painting
Time to Read: 11 minutes… Today we started a project involving removing popcorn ceiling texture from a master bedroom and… ….. » - What Problems Can Popcorn Ceilings Hide? A Lot!
Time to Read: 10 minutes… This week we started a popcorn ceiling removal project in Lockport NY. The height of… ….. »
Ceiling Related
Industry Insights
Why WNY Insurance Repair Estimates Often Come in Too Low in 2026
Do Roofing Companies Fix Ceilings? (No they don’t).
Why Bathroom Ceilings Fail and How to fix it – More Paint isn’t the Answer.
Smooth Ceilings Rough Problems: Why Some Ceilings Fail – After Popcorn Removal.
Plaster Repair vs Drywall Repair
– They are not the same.
Ceiling Repair Galleries
Explore More of The Carrigan Archives
Whether you’re researching ceiling restoration projects, planning a painting project, or simply exploring the archives, the sections below organize over 150 project case studies and industry reports by topic.
Ceiling Repair and Painting
Ceiling Repairs
Ceiling Replacement
Drywall Ceilings.
Plaster Ceilings
Water Damaged Ceiling Repair
Drywall & Plaster
Drywall Repair
Plaster Repair
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