Key numbers
45 verified hail storms with stones of 1.75 inches or larger reached Denver County from 1984 to 2026 in the storm records we keep; the largest measured 4.5 inches (softball size) on July 13, 2011 (NOAA NCEI).
| Hail storms by decade, 1984 to 2026 | 1980s: 1, 1990s: 4, 2000s: 12, 2010s: 17, 2020s: 11 Source: Storm library: Denver metro hail history |
|---|---|
| Largest hail | 4.5 in. (softball), July 13, 2011 Source: NOAA NCEI |
| Costliest hail storm | $2.3 billion insured losses (2017 dollars), May 8, 2017 Source: RMIIA |
| 15 | NAHB's 2007 study says interior and exterior paint can last 15 years or longer, though homeowners often repaint sooner. Source: National Association of Home Builders / Bank of America Home Equity, 2007 |
A storm counts when the library lists Denver County among the areas it hit. Each hail size is the storm's largest report, which may have fallen in a neighboring county, and insured losses cover every area the storm hit.
Integrity Roofing and Painting paints interiors in homes across Denver and the suburbs: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, railings and cabinets, using Sherwin-Williams and Behr paints. A good interior job is mostly prep: moving and covering furniture, patching and sanding, priming stains and repairs, and cutting clean lines. Many of our interior jobs follow a roof or ice dam leak, so we can fix the cause and repaint the damage in one project.
Interior work we take on
- Whole-house repaints and single rooms.
- Ceilings, including stain-blocking primer over old water marks.
- Trim, doors and railings in durable enamel.
- Cabinets, degreased, de-glossed and primed with a bonding primer before the topcoat.
- Leak repairs, once the roof, flashing or plumbing leak is fixed and the drywall is dry.
Choosing finishes room by room
| Room | Typical finish | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ceilings | Flat | Hides flaws and lap marks |
| Living and bedrooms | Matte or eggshell | Low sheen, still washable |
| Kitchens, baths, halls | Satin | Stands up to scrubbing and moisture |
| Trim and doors | Semi-gloss or gloss enamel | Hard, wipeable surface |
Exact washability and sheen vary by product, so we confirm them on the data sheet of the line we use.
Denver conditions inside the house
From a Capitol Hill Victorian with plaster walls to a newer home in Aurora or Littleton with drywall, the prep differs: plaster cracks need different patching than drywall seams. Indoor air in Denver is dry most of the year, especially with forced-air heat. Paint and patching compound dry faster than the label times, which are measured at 77°F and 50 percent humidity, so we keep a wet edge on large walls to avoid lap marks. Dry winters also open hairline cracks at drywall seams, which we caulk or tape before painting. In summer, we time work around afternoon heat in upper floors without air conditioning.
Condo and HOA rules in some Lakewood, Arvada and Aurora communities set work hours and hallway protection; we check them before scheduling.
After a roof or ice dam leak
Painting over a water stain without fixing the leak only hides the next one. We find the source, repair it, let the drywall dry, replace soft drywall if needed, and seal the stain with a stain-blocking primer before painting the full ceiling plane so the patch blends. See Denver roof repair if the leak is overhead.
Older homes and lead paint
In homes built before 1978, EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule covers paid interior work that disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint per room, and requires certified firms and lead-safe work practices. Tell us your home’s age when you book.
Ventilation
EPA lists paint among household products that release VOCs and advises ventilating while using them, following label directions and disposing of leftover paint properly. We open windows or run fans while painting and keep containers closed.
Exterior work too
Our Denver house painting page covers exteriors. If you are also planning siding replacement or window replacement, the interior trim around new windows can be painted in the same project.
Get an interior painting estimate
Integrity Roofing and Painting is veteran-owned and family-run since 1990, an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred roofing contractor with 650+ Google reviews. Call (303) 209-0152 or book a free walkthrough; we respond the same business day.
Sources: EPA, Volatile Organic Compounds' Impact on Indoor Air Quality; EPA, RRP Program: Contractors; Behr, Premium Plus Exterior Flat Paint No. 4050 data sheet (dry times at 77°F and 50% humidity).
