Industry 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--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors are:
- Paint and wallpaper stripping
- Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors
- Bridge painting
- Paperhanging or removal contractors
- Engineering structure (e.g., oil storage tank, water tower) painting
- Wallpaper stripping
- Ship painting contractors
- Paperhanging and removal contractors
- Painting (except roof) contractors
- Whitewashing contractors
- Painting and wallpapering
- Electrostatic painting, on-site, contractors
- House painting
- Rustproofing (except automotive)
- Wall covering or removal contractors
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Painters in the US (23832)
Revenue 2025
$44bn
Growth 2025
-0.25%
Key Trends
A decline in nonresidential construction has reduced demand for services
Improvements in housing starts and residential construction is expected to accelerate in 2022
Low housing stock and interest rates will likely continue to drive demand for construction
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Painting lines on highways, streets, and parking lots--are classified in Industry 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Roof painting--are classified in Industry 238160, Roofing Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Installing wood paneling--are classified in Industry 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
NAICS Code 238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors sits in the 2-digit Painting and Wall Covering Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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