# NAICS code for painting contractor The NAICS code for painting contractor is 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors). Its SBA small business size standard is $19 million in average annual receipts. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in interior or exterior painting or interior wall covering. List 238320 as your primary NAICS code in SAM.gov if painting contractor is your main line of business.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Painting Contractor | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [238320](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238320) | | Title | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | | Size standard | $19 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | ## Nearby codes in the same industry group | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [238320](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238320) | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | $19 million in average annual receipts | | [238310](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238310) | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $19 million in average annual receipts | | [238330](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238330) | Flooring Contractors | $19 million in average annual receipts | | [238340](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238340) | Tile and Terrazzo Contractors | $19 million in average annual receipts | | [238350](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238350) | Finish Carpentry Contractors | $19 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 238320 covers 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. ## Examples classified under 238320 - 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 ## Also searched as painter, painting, painting contractors ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/238320" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for painting contractor?The NAICS code most used for painting contractor is 238320, Painting and Wall Covering Contractors.Is a painting contractor business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 238320, a business is small at or under $19 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 238320](https://samgovapi.io/naics/238320) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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