North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012

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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012
Introduction

238320 - Painting and wall covering contractors

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in painting, paperhanging and decorating in buildings and painting heavy (engineering) structures. Paint or paper stripping, including sandblasting when it is an incidental part of surface preparation by paint and wall covering contractors, is included in this industry. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bridge painting
    • residential house painting, including interior or exterior
    • rustproofing contractor, buildings and structures (except automotive)
    • wall covering or removal contractors

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • painting lines on highways, streets, and parking lots (See 237310 Highway, street and bridge construction)
    • roof painting (See 238160 Roofing contractors)
    • installing wood panelling (See 238350 Finish carpentry contractors)
    • sandblasting building exteriors (See 238990 All other specialty trade contractors)
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