424950 — Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paintbrushes and rollers (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of artists' paints are classified in Industry
- 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.
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 5198 - Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies (via SIC1987:5198→NAICS1997:42295→2002:424950→2007:424950→2012:424950→2017:424950→2022:424950)
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 8975 — Tobacco Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424950 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424950 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424950? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 150 employees for NAICS code 424950 (Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424950? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424950 (Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5198 - Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424950:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 424950 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers).
- 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.