The paint industry includes manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of paints, stains, and coatings, as well as sundries like brushes and rollers. It also encompasses manufacturers of equipment used in paint manufacturing and custom color mixing, and retailers that sell coatings and sundries to the general public. Professional painters and industry-specific associations and publications are also part of the industry. Automotive coatings and arts and crafts paints are classified under specific sub-industries.
The paint industry, often referred to as the “paint and coatings industry,” is made up of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers that sell paints, stains, and other coatings. The term usually extends to those who make or sell related items, often called “sundries,” such as brushes, rollers, and drop cloths. Those who provide painting services can also be said to be part of the paint industry.
Products manufactured and sold within the paint industry include items involved in painting homes, buildings, and structures. Products intended for use on vehicles, with the exception of paints and marine stains, are generally classified under a specific sub-industry, namely “automotive coatings”. Arts and crafts paints are generally classified as part of the arts and crafts industry.
Coatings and chemicals are the cornerstones of the paint industry. These include all types of paints, such as interior, exterior, enamel, latex and spray paints. This classification also includes other types of finishes, such as varnishes, polyurethanes and water-based and oil-based stains. It also includes chemicals commonly associated with paints, such as white spirit.
Within the coatings area of the paint industry are the manufacturers of the products and equipment used in paint manufacturing and custom color mixing. This includes dyes, automated mixers and electronic machines that dispense dyes. It can also include items like cans and labels.
In addition to the coatings proper, the paint industry includes manufacturers and distributors of the miscellaneous items needed to apply paint. This category includes items such as brushes and rollers in a wide range of sizes, types and densities, but also includes items such as painter’s tape, automatic sprayers, shoe covers and more. Paint manufacturers sometimes produce or brand their own line of such tools.
Retailers that sell coatings and sundries are a vital part of the paint industry because they supply the product to the general public. This includes independent paint shops, which are often associated with a specific paint brand or manufacturer. It also includes hardware and home improvement stores that have a paint shop.
Other people and entities that are commonly considered part of the paint industry include professional painters, associations, and publications. There are a number of industry-specific associations and publications around the world, and they can be regional, national, or international. Paint contractors are professionals who paint homes and other buildings and structures and are considered part of this industry. Artists who work in pictorial mediums, on the other hand, are considered fine artists and do not fall into this category.
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