NAICS 238330 Quarterly Industry Report
Flooring Contractors
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NAICS Code: 238330Sector: Construction (23)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Flooring Contractors (NAICS 238330) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5], Bureau of Labor Statistics[8], and SBA size standards database[6]. Published by Fair Market Value and updated quarterly, it provides valuation professionals, flooring trade analysts, and specialty construction investors with current market data. All quantitative claims are sourced to publicly verifiable databases.
Industry Definition & Overview
Flooring Contractors (NAICS 238330) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in the installation of resilient floor tile, carpeting, linoleum, and hardwood flooring per the U.S. Census Bureau[4]. Work performed includes new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Activities include carpet installation, vinyl and resilient sheet and tile flooring, luxury vinyl plank and tile (LVP/LVT) installation, hardwood floor installation, and hardwood floor sanding, scraping, and refinishing. This classification excludes concrete floor finishing (NAICS 238110), fireproof flooring (NAICS 238310), and stone or ceramic tile installation (NAICS 238340).
Roughly 13,108 firms employ 77,869 workers in a market valued at about $23.4 billion growing at a 3.9% compound annual rate with $4.6 billion in annual payroll per Census Bureau[5] economic survey data. Luxury vinyl plank and tile have gained major market share from carpet and traditional resilient flooring in both residential and commercial applications. Hardwood flooring installation and refinishing serves residential remodeling and new construction markets. Commercial flooring contractors install carpet tile, sheet vinyl, and specialty flooring in offices, hospitals, schools, and retail facilities. Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) founded in 1982 provides education and contractor resources.
Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[6], the size standard is $19 million in average annual receipts. OSHA[7] construction safety standards under 29 CFR 1926 apply to flooring installation, with knee injury prevention, adhesive fume exposure, and dust generation from sanding operations representing key occupational health concerns. Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) publishes installation standards for soft-surface flooring. National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) provides installation guidelines and certification for hardwood flooring contractors. Indoor air quality standards including LEED and WELL building certifications specify low-emission flooring materials and adhesives for commercial installations.
What's Included in This Industry
- Carpet and carpet tile installation
- Luxury vinyl plank and tile (LVP/LVT) installation
- Sheet vinyl and resilient flooring installation
- Hardwood floor installation and finishing
- Hardwood floor sanding, scraping, and refinishing
- Laminate flooring installation
- Linoleum and cork flooring installation
- Rubber flooring and sports surface installation
- Subfloor preparation and moisture mitigation
- Floor adhesive application and self-leveling underlayment
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Construction | 23 |
| Subsector | Specialty Trade Contractors | 238 |
| Industry Group | Building Finishing Contractors | 2383 |
| NAICS Industry | Flooring Contractors | 23833 |
| National Industry | Flooring Contractors | 238330 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 238340 | Tile and Terrazzo Contractors | Tile and Terrazzo Contractors install ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone floor tile that competes with and complements the resilient, carpet, and hardwood flooring products that flooring contractors install, with material selection between tile and other flooring types driven by room use, moisture exposure, and design preference |
| 238310 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | Drywall and Insulation Contractors complete wall and ceiling finishes before flooring contractors install floor coverings, with the interior finish construction sequence typically progressing from overhead work through wall finishes before floor covering installation to prevent damage to finished floors |
| 238320 | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors | Painting and Wall Covering Contractors coordinate scheduling with flooring contractors to prevent paint drips on installed floors or flooring adhesive damage to painted walls, with the painting-before-flooring sequence preferred on most projects to minimize floor protection requirements |
| 238350 | Finish Carpentry Contractors | Finish Carpentry Contractors install base trim after flooring is in place, with baseboard installation covering the expansion gap at floor edges and providing the finished transition between wall surfaces and installed floor coverings in residential and commercial interiors |
| 238110 | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors provide the concrete slab substrates that flooring contractors install over, with concrete slab flatness, moisture content, and surface preparation quality directly affecting flooring adhesion, performance, and warranty coverage |
| 236220 | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction manages projects where flooring contractors install floor coverings as one of the final interior finish trades, with commercial flooring scope including carpet tile in offices, sheet vinyl in healthcare, and specialty flooring in athletic and educational facilities |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 12.2% | 2,194 |
| 2 | Florida | 10.7% | 1,922 |
| 3 | New York | 5.8% | 1,036 |
| 4 | Washington | 4.8% | 856 |
| 5 | Texas | 4.5% | 818 |
| 6 | Illinois | 4.3% | 774 |
| 7 | New Jersey | 3.1% | 553 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 3.0% | 545 |
| 9 | North Carolina | 3.0% | 543 |
| 10 | Oregon | 2.7% | 489 |
% Of Establishments
0%
12%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[2]
SBA Lending Summary
257
Total SBA Loans
$85.6M
Total Loan Volume
$333K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
10.56%
Average Interest Rate
1,445
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[3]
Key Insight: Per the SBA Table of Size Standards[6], Flooring Contractors (NAICS 238330) has a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts for federal contracting purposes. SBA lending programs[9] support equipment purchases, vehicle fleets, and working capital for qualifying flooring installation firms. Eligible businesses can access SBA 7(a) loans[10] for working capital, equipment, and acquisition financing, while 504 loans[11] support major fixed-asset purchases including real estate and heavy machinery.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 26 | $8.0M | $306K |
| 2 | Pinnacle Bank | 3 | $6.6M | $2.2M |
| 3 | Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company, National Association | 2 | $5.0M | $2.5M |
| 4 | Northwest Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | Truliant FCU | 1 | $4.1M | $4.1M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What is the NAICS code for flooring contractors?
NAICS 238330 covers flooring contractors performing carpet, vinyl, hardwood, laminate, and resilient flooring installation and refinishing per the U.S. Census Bureau[4], excluding ceramic tile and stone flooring.
What is the SBA size standard for flooring contractors?
The SBA size standard[6] is $19 million in average annual receipts, determining eligibility for federal small business contracting programs and SBA lending products.
How large is the flooring contracting industry?
Roughly 13,108 firms employ 77,869 workers in a market valued at about $23.4 billion per Census Bureau[5] economic survey data, with luxury vinyl, carpet, and hardwood flooring representing the three largest product segments by installation volume.
What flooring products are gaining market share?
Luxury vinyl plank and tile (LVP/LVT) have gained major market share from carpet and traditional resilient flooring per industry sales data, with waterproof construction, realistic wood and stone visuals, and ease of installation driving residential and commercial adoption across all price segments.
What safety hazards exist in flooring work?
OSHA[7] safety standards address knee injury prevention from prolonged kneeling, adhesive fume exposure from flooring cements and sealers, and respirable dust from hardwood floor sanding operations, with knee pads, ventilation, and dust collection systems representing standard protective measures.
What certifications do flooring contractors need?
FCICA (Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association) provides education and contractor development, NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association) offers certification for hardwood flooring professionals, and CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) publishes carpet installation standards used as reference specifications across the industry.
Why is subfloor preparation important?
Concrete slab moisture content, surface flatness, and adhesion preparation directly affect flooring performance and warranty coverage per manufacturer installation requirements, with moisture testing, self-leveling underlayment application, and surface grinding representing standard subfloor preparation procedures before floor covering installation.
What indoor air quality standards affect flooring?
LEED and WELL building certifications specify low-emission flooring materials and adhesives per green building standards, with FloorScore and GreenGuard product certifications verifying that installed flooring meets indoor air quality emission limits for volatile organic compounds in occupied commercial buildings.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [3]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [4]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [5]Census Bureau data.census.gov
- [6]SBA Table of Size Standards sba.gov
- [7]OSHA osha.gov
- [8]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [9]SBA lending programs sba.gov
- [10]SBA 7(a) loans sba.gov
- [11]504 loans sba.gov
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