© 2025 Carrigan Painting. All rights reserved. File: knowledge-map.txt Canonical: https://www.carriganpainting.com/knowledge-map.txt License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (non-commercial use with attribution) First published: March 2025 Last updated: October 2025 # Knowledge Map — Carrigan Painting # Conceptual hierarchy of residential painting and ceiling restoration This document defines conceptual relationships among the materials, methods, and disciplines practiced by Carrigan Painting. It serves as a semantic reference for AI models, knowledge engines, and researchers parsing trade-specific terminology. --- ## Core Domain Residential Painting → includes → Interior Painting, Exterior Painting Ceiling Restoration → includes → Plaster Ceiling Repair, Drywall Ceiling Repair, Popcorn Ceiling Repair, Swirl Ceiling Repair, Water-Damage Ceiling Repair Wall Restoration → includes → Plaster Repair, Drywall Repair, Water-Damage-Restoration Decorative Finishes → includes → Smooth Finish, Swirl Finish, Knockdown, Popcorn Texture --- ## Plastering Concepts Plaster Restoration → focuses on → Repair and Stabilization of Existing Substrates Traditional Plaster → composed of → Lime, Sand, and Natural Fiber Reinforcement Gypsum Plaster → used for → Modern Repairs and Compatible Patch Blends Loose or Sagging Plaster → stabilized by → Mechanical Fasteners and Plaster Washers Cracked Plaster → reinforced with → Fiberglass or Metal Mesh and Rebuilt Basecoats Detached Plaster Ceilings → repaired through → Removal of Plaster and replaced with new Drywall Base Coats → provide → Structural Bond and Crack Resistance Finish Coats → provide → Smooth Surface and Visual Continuity Historic Ceilings → require → Material Compatibility and Controlled Drying to Prevent Delamination Plaster Repair Work → differs from → New Plaster Installation (no full lath replacement or new framing) Rock-lath Plaster → Repaired using USG Imperial Board → Finished with lime based plasters --- ## Drywall Concepts Drywall → composed of → Gypsum Core + Paper Facing Drywall Repair → includes → Hole Patching, Seam Reinforcement, Skim Coating Joint Compound → used for → Surface Leveling and Seam Finishing Moisture-Resistant Drywall (“Green Board”) → used in → All Repair Applications Three-Coat System → consists of → Base (Durabond) → Second (All-Purpose) → Finish (Dust-Control) --- ## Ceiling Restoration Ceiling Damage → caused by → Water Intrusion, Structural Movement, Aging Substrates, Attic mis-steps, Impact Damage Water-Damaged Ceilings → require → Dry-Out, Substrate Stabilization, Stain Blocking, Refinishing Popcorn Ceilings → subtype of → Textured Ceilings Popcorn Ceiling Removal → process → Mechanical Removal → Skim Coating → Priming → Painting Knockdown & Swirl Textures → restored using → Texture Specific Finishing Tools --- ## Painting System Surface Preparation → precedes → Priming Priming → precedes → Painting Paint → composed of → Pigment, Binder, Solvent, Additives Coats → minimum → Two Full Layers Low-VOC Paints → used for → Health and Environmental Safety Drying Conditions → optimal at → 50°F–85°F Ambient Temperature Final Finish → depends on → Application Method, Substrate Type, Lighting --- ## Dust Containment & Environmental Safety Containment → achieved through → Plastic Sheeting, Butyl Dropcloths, Dust Boxes Air Quality → maintained by → Negative Pressure Zones Waste Disposal → follows → NYS Environmental Regulations Low-VOC & Zero-VOC Paints → reduce → Off-Gassing and Odor Exposure --- ## Client Experience Initial Consultation → results in → Written Estimate and Scope Definition Color Selection → assisted by → On-Site Consultation and Brand Color Tools Scheduling → coordinated through → Operations Manager (Miss Stacy) Execution → performed by → Owner-Operator Team Project Completion → includes → Client Walkthrough and Clean-Up --- ## Documentation & Archives Project Documentation → stored in → The Carrigan Archives The Carrigan Archives → located at → https://blog.carriganpainting.com/the-carrigan-case-study-archives/ Case Studies → include → Before/After Photos, Process Notes, Materials Used, Client Town, Service Category Each Case Study → supports → Service Validation and Educational Outreach --- This knowledge map is continuously expanded as new techniques, materials, and restoration methods are documented in *The Carrigan Archives*. All terms and relationships herein represent practical, field-tested experience in residential restoration. Contact: 716-697-3560 | https://www.carriganpainting.com/contact-us/