PDCA Members are a community of professional, profitable and ethical contractors. Membership is available to contractors engaged in the coatings application industry (any and all types of paints, coatings, decorative finishes, wallcovering, and any type of surface treatment). Contractors must be licensed, registered, and insured in those states where they do business if so required by area law or regulation. Members agree to adhere to the PDCA Code of Ethics. PDCA believes the public is ill served by contractors who do not comply with the legal practice of this profession.

Other Member types include
National Associate Membership - manufacturers and vendors to the industry
National Affiliate Membership - non contracting institution, facility, plant , or municipal
International Membership - contractors outside of the United States
Past Service Membership - retired, formerly active contractor members