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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 Difference Between Plaster and Drywall Repair
Why You Should Repair Plaster with Plaster The differences between plaster and drywall involve more than just the materials used. While most painters advertise Plaster and Drywall Repair, almost everyone is using drywall compound for both types of repairs. I will explain why this isn’t always ideal. Common questions answered in this post: Why is…
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What’s the difference between Drywall Installation and Drywall Repair?
This article discusses the difference between drywall installation and drywall repair, and why as a homeowner, it is important to select the correct trade type. Just because someone is good at repairing drywall, doesn.t mean that person is good at hanging and finishing drywall. The three primary trades are: Drywall hangers / installersHang…
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Why we no longer use Sherwin Williams paint
Sherwin Williams’ Fall from Grace The following is from our experience, and reflect our opinions. We used Sherwin Williams paints almost exclusively from 2010 – 2022. In 2021, we began noticing a marked change in product quality from Sherwin Williams, in their SuperPaint, Duration, and Emerald lines of paint. Our go to for years was…
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