NAICS Code 238320 — Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 23832 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors).

Code	238320
Title	Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$19 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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

Is a business under 238320 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 238320 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $19 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 238320 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	23	Construction
Subsector	238	Specialty Trade Contractors
Industry Group	2383	Building Finishing Contractors
NAICS Industry	23832	Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
National Industry	238320	Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

No direct SIC mapping is shown for this code: it was introduced or redefined after the official 1987 SIC ↔ 2002 NAICS concordance. Use the crosswalk tool to explore related legacy codes.

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.