Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Manufacturing › Chemical Manufacturing › Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

SBA Size Standard

1,000 employees

Employee-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

Sector

Manufacturing

325

Subsector

Chemical Manufacturing

3255

Industry Group

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

325510

National Industry (This Code)

Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

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.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,000 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 325510

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

→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.

How to Use NAICS 325510 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 325510 — Paint and Coating Manufacturing — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,000 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 325510.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 325510?

NAICS code 325510 is 'Paint and Coating Manufacturing', classified under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 32). 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

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 325510?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) as one with 1,000 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 325510 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 325510 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.