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NAICS 444120, industry

NAICS 444120: Paint and wallpaper retailers

NAICS 444120 is the industry code for paint and wallpaper retailers. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for retail and start your application when you are ready.

What 444120 covers

Paint and wallpaper retailers sell paint, stains, wallpaper and related supplies from stores to homeowners and contractors.

Included in this code

  • Paint stores
  • Wallpaper stores
  • Paint and decorating centers

Businesses that use 444120

Paint storeWallpaper and decorating store

Financing for this trade

Paint stores use inventory lines, tinting equipment loans and SBA 7(a) loans for buildouts. Lenders review contractor accounts and seasonality.

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Is 444120 the right code for a paint store?

Yes, if you sell paint, stains, wallpaper and supplies from a retail store. Distributors that mainly sell to contractors from warehouses use 424950, and painting contractors use 238320. Glass stores in the old SIC grouping now go to other codes.

What is the SBA size standard for 444120?

The SBA size standard for 444120 is $34M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A paint store at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

What financing do independent paint stores use?

A revolving line covers inventory and contractor accounts, while tinting machines and delivery vans are financed as equipment. SBA 7(a) loans fund a second location or buying an existing store. Lenders look at contractor receivables, seasonal sales and supplier dealer agreements.

What does NAICS 444120 cover?

Paint and wallpaper retailers. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 44-45 Retail trade, 444 Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers, 4441 Building material and supplies dealers, 44412 Paint and wallpaper retailers.

What financing do NAICS 444120 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for retail businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 444120?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.