NAICS 238320

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Sector 23 — Construction

Also classified as:
UN ISIC Rev. 4 4330 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 43.31 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 43.32 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 43.33 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 43.34 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 43.35 ≈ NA NAICS 2022 238320 AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006 1492 ≈ AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006 1913 ≈ AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006 3239 ≈
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About This Industry

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;
Concrete coating, glazing, or sealing--are classified in Industry 238390, Other Building Finishing Contractors; and
Painting and rustproofing automotive vehicles and trailer bodies--are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance.

ISIC Rev. 4 Equivalent

NAICS 238320 maps to the following ISIC Rev. 4 class:

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