449121 — Floor Covering Retailers
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, laminate and vinyl floor coverings, linoleum flooring, and floor tile (except ceramic tile or hardwood floor coverings only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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 5023 - Homefurnishings (via SIC1987:5023→NAICS1997:44221→2002:442210→2007:442210→2012:442210→2017:442210→2022:449121)
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449121)
- SIC 5713 - Floor Coverings Stores (via SIC1987:5713→NAICS1997:44221→2002:442210→2007:442210→2012:442210→2017:442210→2022:449121)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:449121)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:449121)
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 L072 — Technical Representation Services: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 449121 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 449121 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Floor Covering Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 449121? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 449121 (Floor Covering Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 449121? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 449121 (Floor Covering Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5023 - Homefurnishings, 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5713 - Floor Coverings Stores, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 449121:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 449121 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Floor Covering Retailers).
- 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.