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These articles are about the regional house painting and plastering industry in Western New York as well as topics related to Carrigan Painting which are not job specific. All content is created by the owner & founder of Carrigan Painting unless otherwise noted. To learn more about the paints and products we use, visit https://www.carriganpainting.com/materials-and-methods
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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 residential water damage has nothing to do with drywall, plaster, or paint. Homeowners often simply do not know who they should call first. Should you call a painter? A drywall…
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Why is Popcorn Ceiling Removal So Expensive in 2026?
Time to Read: 8 minutes… Popcorn ceiling removal costs so much due to the amount of labor and time it takes to remove and refinish the ceiling. Its not as simple as spraying water on your ceiling and scraping off texture. There is a lot of prep work required when it comes time to remove…
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New ProBlock Quick Dry Oil vs Old Problock HS Oil
This article documents our first-hand experience using a new variation of a primer we used regularly in plaster and ceiling restoration, including observed differences compared to previous formulations. We have used oil base primers forever with the restoration work we are often involved in. Using real plaster to do plaster repairs, always requires an oil……
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Why WNY Insurance Repair Estimates Often Come in Too Low in 2026
Time to Read: 11 minutes… In 2026, insurance repair estimates are increasingly coming in far below actual restoration costs, often 40–70% below what the cost of skilled labor and materials are. Understanding why this happens, and how to communicate it, is essential for property owners and contractors alike. But it is still increasingly frustrating. In…
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The Incredible Cost of a Click in Buffalo NY (2026 Data)
Time to Read: 14 minutes… Some house painting keywords in Buffalo NY now exceed $75 per click! Many local service businesses use Google ads as a way to buy their way to the top of the search results for consideration by potential clients. Over the last 5 years, the cost to be at the top…
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The Unique History of Residential Plaster in Buffalo NY
Time to Read: 8 minutes… Buffalo’s housing stock tells a story if you know where to look. Beneath layers of paint and wallpaper, many homes across Western New York still contain traditional plaster systems that date back more than a century. Understanding how those plaster systems were built, and why, helps explain why certain repairs…
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The Expensive Truth About Yelp Advertising
While many of these directories are free for end users, they cost businesses money. Sometimes a lot of money. And often times the customer support for contractors is lacking. The internet has thousands of pages of complaints about these directories. Among the contractors I’ve spoken with, Yelp has a reputation for very aggressive sales tactics….…
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Do Roofing Companies Repair Ceilings?
Time to Read: < 1 minute.. At Carrigan Painting we specialize in ceiling repair (NOT roof repair), we have almost two decades of experience solving ceiling related problems in Western New York which many local contractors avoid. Roofers work outside on roofs. It’s like hiring a landscaper to fix your roof. After a roof repair, roofers want to move…
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Smooth Ceilings, Rough Problems: Why Some Ceilings Are Failing
Time to Read: 7 minutes… If you’re seeing your ceiling blister, flake, or peel, and there’s no sign of a leak, you’re not alone. Some homeowners in Amherst, and Lancaster are facing this issue—and it’s both confusing and frustrating. We’re seeing a specific ceiling failure tied to a hidden problem: previously painted popcorn ceilings that…
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WNY’s Plaster Homes: Lath and Rocklath
Time to Read: < 1 minute.. The two of the most common building materials used for interior wall and ceiling construction in history is lath and plaster, and drywall (also known as gypsum board or sheetrock). They have very distinct characteristics and applications, and depending on the age of your home, will largely dictate which…
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