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An Emerging Plaster Ceiling Problem
Time to Read: 4 minutes… There is an emerging problem with plaster ceilings developing that is just beginning to take shape, and we feel it could eventually affect all painted plaster ceilings, specifically. And that is the weight of the paint on the existing ceiling causing the first coat of paint on that 80 year…
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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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The Danger of a Plaster Bulge
Time to Read: 4 minutes… 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…
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Why Your Bathroom Ceiling Is Failing (And How to Fix It)
Time to Read: 3 minutes… Not all bathrooms have issues with peeling paint or ceiling damage, but if your bathroom has a shower, there’s a good chance some form of moisture-related deterioration is happening. Hot air, high humidity, and condensation combine to stress your ceiling. Over time, the constant exposure to moisture causes coating failure.…
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Water leaking from ceiling? – How-to prevent further damage!
Time to Read: 8 minutes… 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…
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Ceilings
and Walls
What Kind of Damage?
Cracks
Holes
Nail Pops
Sagging
Water Damage
Water Stains
Delamination
Damage Source?
Age
Ice Dam
Plumbing Leak
Roof Leak
Structural Movement
What’s it made of?
Drywall
Rock-Lath Plaster
Wood-Lath Plaster
Where is it?
Living Room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bathroom
Dining Room
Hallway
Services
Ceiling Repair
Drywall Repair
Plaster Repair
Skim Coating
Texture Matching
Interior Painting
Ceiling Painting
Wall Painting
Insurance Repair
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Post-Popcorn Ceiling Removal Problems
Why Bathroom Ceilings Fail and How to fix it
Drywall Repair vs Drywall Installation
Plaster Repair vs Drywall Repair
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