Professional Painting Market in the U.S.

• The U.S. painters industry is estimated at $37 billion, and has 246,518 businesses that employ 411,330 people. This industry includes "establishments primarily engaged in interior or exterior painting, as well as interior wall covering."
•  Major players in the U.S. painters industry include:
•  FD Thomas Inc. (FDT), which provides coatings and specialty contracting services
•  Jerry Thompson & Sons, Inc. (JTS), which specializes painting work in commercial and restoration projects.
• The U.S. house painting and decorating contractors market is estimated at $18 billion, and has 236,374 businesses that employ 327,985 people. This industry "provides interior and exterior painting services for homes and apartment buildings."
•  Major players in this market include:
•  FirstService Corp., which through its FirstService Brands has over 1,400 franchisees and numerous company-owned locations. One of its brands is CertaPro Painters, the largest residential painting contractor in North America providing professional painting services for homes and businesses.
•  Five Star Painting, which is a national brand with more than 190 franchise territories across the U.S. and Canada.
•  Fresh Coat Painters, which offers full-service residential and commercial painting.

Other Insights

• Professional painters are also members of trade associations such as the Painting Contractors Association, and the American Coatings Association (ACA).
• Companies that offer or facilitate on-demand painting services are on the rise such as Paintzen. Through Paintzen, consumers are able to "pick the perfect color, generate a quote, get matched with the right crew for their job, and book professional painting services for their home or business, all through a single online platform." Paintzen is currently available in over 8 U.S. markets for residential clients including New York, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles.

Summary of Findings