NAICS 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

NAICS Code: 238320

Code Title: Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Code Sector: 23 - Construction

NAICS 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors Description

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;
  • Installing wood paneling--are classified in Industry 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors.

Alternate Titles

  • Bridge painting
  • Electrostatic painting, on-site, contractors
  • Engineering structure (e.g., oil storage tank, water tower) painting
  • House painting
  • Paint and wallpaper stripping
  • Painting (except roof) contractors
  • Painting and wallpapering
  • Paperhanging and removal contractors
  • Paperhanging or removal contractors
  • Rustproofing (except automotive)
  • Ship painting contractors
  • Wall covering or removal contractors
  • Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors
  • Wallpaper stripping
  • Whitewashing contractors

NAICS 238320 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 4330 - Building completion and finishing