NAICS 238320: Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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.
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 of work in this code:
Bridge painting
Paperhanging or removal contractors
House painting
Ship painting contractors
Paint and wallpaper stripping
Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors
Not in this code
Establishments primarily engaged in painting lines on highways, streets, and parking lots are classified in Industry 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.
Establishments primarily engaged in roof painting are classified in Industry 238160, Roofing Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in installing wood paneling are classified in Industry 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in concrete coating, glazing, or sealing are classified in Industry 238390, Other Building Finishing Contractors.
Establishments primarily engaged in painting and rustproofing automotive vehicles and trailer bodies are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance.
SBA size standard
A business is small under NAICS 238320 if it has no more than $19 million in average annual receipts (averaged over the last five completed fiscal years, including affiliates).
Source: SBA Table of Size Standards, effective 2023-03-17. Always check the size standard printed in the solicitation itself.
Who buys it
Departments that posted the most NAICS 238320 solicitations in the last two years:
Dale Hollow - Powerhouse Doors Coating · Department of Defense · Tennessee · posted September 18, 2026
Ma-fws great meadows nwr-repair walls PA · Interior · posted September 15, 2026
CAFC Dolley Madison Exterior Painting - Amendment 1 · Administrative Office of the US Courts · Washington, D.C. · posted September 11, 2026
Exterior Wall Repainting and Roofing Project for the Baguio Residence · State, Department of · posted September 10, 2026
Amendment No.0004 to 19KS7026Q0058_American Diplomacy House Mural Painting · State, Department of · posted September 9, 2026
Exterior Building Mural Painting · Department of Defense · Virginia · posted September 8, 2026
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NAICS 238320 is Painting and Wall Covering Contractors. 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.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 238320?
The size standard for NAICS 238320 is $19 million in average annual receipts. Firms at or under it count as small businesses for contracts assigned this code.
Are there government contracts for painting and wall covering contractors?
Yes. 1 government contract is open under NAICS 238320 right now, and 64 were posted in the last 12 months.
Can I bid on NAICS 238320 contracts without registering in SAM.gov?
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