North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238320 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in interior or exterior painting or interior wall covering. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Included activity examples
- Bridge painting
- House painting
- Paint and wallpaper stripping
- Paperhanging or removal contractors
- Ship painting contractors
- Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors
- Official title
- Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
- Code level
- 6
- Parent industry
- Painting and Wall Covering Contractors 23832
- Open opportunities
- 24 open · 122 active
SBA small-business size standard
$19M average annual receipts
Average annual receipts basis
Check this standard and its exceptionsExcluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Concrete coating, glazing, or sealing--are classified in Industry 238390, Other Building Finishing Contractors; and
Installing wood paneling--are classified in Industry 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors;
Painting and rustproofing automotive vehicles and trailer bodies--are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance.
Painting lines on highways, streets, and parking lots--are classified in Industry 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction;
Roof painting--are classified in Industry 238160, Roofing Contractors;
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.