Category: Plaster Repair.
When it comes to plaster repair, you want someone that has done this type of work before, and knows what they are getting into. Often today, people use AI, and software and rough guestimations to bid on plaster repair work, with out understanding the process involved. Given the lack of skill with in the labor pool, almost everyone who is offering plaster repair services, are treating plaster like drywall. While this looks good on paper, the finished results are often less than satisfactory due to the inherent differences between the substrates. Plaster is troweled by hand, drywall is factory made sheets nailed to framing. The two are not the same.
Carrigan Painting is one of 5 companies in Western New York offering traditional plaster repairs. We stand alone as the only one offering plaster repair and painting as one service.
We offer detailed and in-depth information about plaster repair in Western New York, scroll down to see real world examples.
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Ceiling Repair and Painting Services. Plaster Ceilings. Plaster Repair. Water Damaged Ceiling RepairUgly Plaster Ceiling Repair in North Tonawanda NY
This plaster ceiling repair is the result of a roof leak. The homeowners had the roof fixed, then called us to repair the plaster ceiling with plaster, and not drywall. They were pretty adamant about fixing this with plaster. No problem*. After removing the damaged plaster, we installed Imperial board, applied plaster base coat to…
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Water Damaged Plaster Repair in Kenmore 14217 – Part 1
This ceiling didn’t just stain – it rotted from the inside out. Water damage in Buffalo NY is common with our (usually) four full seasons, and then a blizzard or two every year thanks to Lake Erie. We typically stay pretty steady all year round because we are among very few companies locally that specializes…
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Plaster Repair & Painting: Our Approach for WNY Homeowners
When a homeowner in West Seneca recently replaced all the plumbing in their home, they faced the inevitable aftermath: damaged walls and ceilings. But unlike many contractors who offer quick fixes with drywall or patch compound, this homeowner wanted something authentic and lasting, real plaster repair. That’s where we came in. Unlike most painters in…
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Plaster Cornice Restoration in Orchard Park NY.
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…
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Small roof leak causes major water damage!
This farmhouse in Lockport NY built in the late 1800’s is like your typical old farm house. Sat unoccupied for a number of years until recently. The area where the leak occurred is where the addition, added in the 1950’s meets the original structure. There is a small dormer and a valley directly above this…
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The Curse of the Plaster Bulge Strikes Again!
This home located in the Village of Williamsville, has the plaster bulge curse. This room being the worst, we started here. Due to the heavy paint texture on the ceiling and the multiple previous repairs, we skim coated the ceiling to make it smooth and flat. When it comes to a plaster bulge, its hard…
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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…
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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 more than 10x what a drywall ceiling weighs and can cause significant damage and injuries when it falls to the floor! This is why it is important to…
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Williamsville NY Popcorn Ceiling Removal in 3 Days.
The pink stuff is a special glue which aids in the longevity of our plaster patches. This damage was effectively hidden by the popcorn. We filled the area with finish plaster, and then tightly skim coated it with Dust Control drywall compound. Given the weird angle, compound was easier to use to shape…
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Plaster Bulge Repair – Just How Bad will it get?
Plaster Bulge Repair We determined we needed a bigger roller After the walls and ceiling were coated, we began patching the plaster. All patched up. On Friday we skim coat the ceiling, and Monday we prime everything. These are all plaster patches. The pink stuff is a bonding agent for the…
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