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. Illustrative Examples: Bridge painting Paperhanging or removal contractors House painting Ship painting contractors Paint and wallpaper stripping Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors

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.