325510 — Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) mixing pigments, solvents, and binders into paints and other coatings, such as stains, varnishes, lacquers, enamels, shellacs, and water-repellent coatings for concrete and masonry, and/or (2) manufacturing allied paint products, such as putties, paint and varnish removers, paint brush cleaners, and frit (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing creosote or turpentine--are classified in U.S. Industry 325194, Cyclic Crude, Intermediate,
- and Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing caulking compounds and sealants--are classified in Industry 325520, Adhesive
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing artists' paints--are classified in Industry 339940, Office Supplies (except Paper)
- Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2851 - Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and Allied Products (via SIC1987:2851→NAICS1997:32551→2002:325510→2007:325510→2012:325510→2017:325510→2022:325510)
- SIC 2899 - Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2899→NAICS1997:32551→2002:325510→2007:325510→2012:325510→2017:325510→2022:325510)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8010 — Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 325510 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 325510 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Paint and Coating Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 325510? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 325510? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2851 - Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels and Allied Products, 2899 - Chemicals and Chemical Preparations, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 325510:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 325510 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Paint and Coating Manufacturing).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.