444120 Paint and Wallpaper Retailers

Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper, and related supplies.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS descriptions.

When to use a different code

Census classifies these close-sounding activities somewhere else. Businesses mainly engaged in:

• Establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive paints are classified in Industry 441330, Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS cross-references.

Activities listed under 444120

The Census index assigns these 2 activities to this code. If your business matches one, this is your code.

• Paint stores
• Wallpaper and wall coverings stores

Source: US Census Bureau, 2022 NAICS index file.

SBA size standard for 444120

To count as a small business for SBA loans and federal contracts under NAICS 444120, your business (including affiliates) must not exceed $34 million in average annual receipts. Check your business.

Source: SBA table of size standards, effective March 17, 2023.

Closest UK SIC 2007 codes

There is no official one-to-one link between NAICS and UK SIC. These codes share the same international class (ISIC Rev. 4: 4752, 4753), so treat them as a starting point and check the definition.

• 47520Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised storesUK SIC
• 47530Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised storesUK SIC

Built from Census concordances 2022→2017 NAICS and 2017 NAICS→ISIC Rev. 4.

Similar codes to compare

• 444110Home Centers
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