About RSP Painting: The National Painter with a Personal Touch

RSP Painting is a premier commercial and industrial painting contractor serving clients in all 50 states. While our reach is nationwide, our roots are humble, and our philosophy remains simple: treat every customer like they are our only customer.

Headquartered in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, we operate strategically placed sales offices in Atlantic City, New Jersey, San Diego, California, and Daytona, Florida, allowing us to deploy teams efficiently across the country.

From Humble Beginnings to National Reach

The RSP story began in 1999. It started with a simple vision, two employees, a single van, and a used paint sprayer. In those early years, our foundation was built on grit and determination. We worked days, nights, weekends, and holidays, traveling from state to state to deliver on our promises.

We didn’t just build a client list; we built a family. Many of the staff members who joined us in those early days are still with us today, a testament to our company culture. We learned early on that the keys to success were not marketing budgets, but repeat business, referrals, and word-of-mouth trust.

The RSP Difference: The “No-Subcontractor” Model

In 2010, Jack Thomas formally incorporated RSP Painting with a revolutionary goal in the commercial painting industry: To eliminate the middleman.

After nearly a decade of working as a subcontractor for large national companies, Jack saw the flaws in the “broker” model. He watched national companies lose contracts and ruin relationships because they relied on unvetted, unreliable local subcontractors to do the actual work.

RSP Painting is different.

  • We are not a broker. We are a self-performing contractor.

  • We do not use subcontractors. We use our own in-house, company-trained crews.

  • We travel to you. Our teams deploy nationwide, ensuring the same high standard of quality whether the job is in Seattle, Miami, or Boston.

By keeping our work in-house, we eliminate the “double overhead” costs associated with subcontracting, allowing us to offer highly competitive pricing without sacrificing quality. It also ensures that we maintain total control over safety, scheduling, and the final finish.

Leadership You Can Reach

At RSP, we believe in accessibility. We offer the expertise and logistics of a large corporation with the customer service feel of a small local business. Our clients have 24/7 access to our leadership team, including direct access to Jack Thomas himself. We believe that when you hire RSP, you are hiring a partner, not just a vendor.

Our Mission

“To offer the expertise and flexibility of a large national company with the feel, pricing, and personal care of a small local business.”

We have assembled a team of experts from every corner of the coatings industry to ensure that all projects—from high-rise exteriors to industrial warehousing—are tailored to the client’s individual needs. As we continue to grow, RSP Painting remains committed to innovation, competitive costs, and maintaining the personal relationships that got us here.

Frequently Asked Questions: About RSP

Is RSP Painting a franchise?

No. RSP Painting is a privately owned, independent company founded by Jack Thomas. We are not a franchise, which means every location and every project is managed under one unified standard of quality and safety.

Do you really cover all 50 states?

Yes. Our business model is built on mobility. While our HQ is in Pennsylvania, our crews are “road warriors” who travel weeks or months at a time to complete large-scale projects anywhere in the US.

Why does “In-House Crews” matter to me?

Hiring a company that uses in-house crews (Self-Performing) rather than subcontractors means:

  1. Accountability: You know exactly who is on your property.

  2. Consistency: The same painting methods are used at every location.

  3. Cost: You aren’t paying a markup for a middleman broker.

Who is the owner of RSP Painting?

RSP Painting was founded by Jack Thomas. After years of experience in the field, Jack established the company in 2010 with a vision to provide better quality control by refusing to use subcontractors.