2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

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.

Illustrative Examples:

Bridge painting
Paperhanging or removal contractors
House painting
Ship painting contractors
Paint and wallpaper stripping
Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • 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; and
  • Installing wood paneling--are classified in Industry 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
238320   238320   238320   Bridge painting
238320   238320   238320   Electrostatic painting, on-site, contractors
238320   238320   238320   Engineering structure (e.g., oil storage tank, water tower) painting
238320   238320   238320   House painting
238320   238320   238320   Paint and wallpaper stripping
238320   238320   238320   Painting (except roof) contractors
238320   238320   238320   Painting and wallpapering
238320   238320   238320   Paperhanging and removal contractors
238320   238320   238320   Paperhanging or removal contractors
238320   238320   238320   Rustproofing (except automotive)
238320   238320   238320   Ship painting contractors
238320   238320   238320   Wall covering or removal contractors
238320   238320   238320   Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors
238320   238320   238320   Wallpaper stripping
238320   238320   238320   Whitewashing contractors