Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in painting, paperhanging and decorating in buildings and painting heavy (engineering) structures. Paint or paper stripping, including sandblasting when it is an incidental part of surface preparation by paint and wall covering contractors, is included in this industry.

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  The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
  
  Example Activities:
  Bridge painting
  House painting
  Rustproofing (except automotive)
  Sand blasting and painting (non-masonry surfaces)
  Wall covering or removal contractors

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  painting lines on highways, streets, and parking lots (see 237310 Highway, street and bridge construction)
  roof painting (see 238160 Roofing contractors)
  installing wood panelling (see 238350 Finish carpentry contractors)
  sandblasting building exteriors (see 238990 All other specialty trade contractors)