OUR NAME
The Blue Moth is native to North Carolina and an important indicator of air quality. Blue Moths are mirrors to their surroundings. Light reflects off their wings to create color, and they interact with that light! We collaborate with our clients in a similar manner.
DONALD McGHIE
My vision for Blue Moth is to offer my clients opportunities to transform the look and feel of their homes and businesses while causing as little harm to the environment as possible. With a background in commercial and fine arts, and extensive experience in internal and external custom painting and restoration, I bring a creative touch to any environment.
EARTH FRIENDLY PAINTING
Reduce the impact that painting your space will have on human and environmental health by making informed product choices.
BUILDING A HOME OUT OF A HOUSE
Blue Moth Painting provides painting and design services that are considerate to your health and happiness. We listen, and enrich your living and working environments by offering sustainable options, creative ideas, technical knowledge and meticulous work.
“I just had Donald McGhie paint my kitchen cabinets, and I’m thrilled with the results. First and most importantly, they look great. Second, he was awesome to work with: always prompt in showing up as planned as well as in responding. Donald is very friendly and knowledgeable about the work, and he was efficient, disrupting my life and kitchen usage as little as possible. My cabinets were quite the task (old, treated, dark wood that I wanted white). The transformation is fabulous; I’m so pleased.”
WHY BLUE MOTH?
CHOICE
Choosing a painting contractor who is environmentally minded will ensure that the money you spend will support the health and well-being of our planet.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We prefer to use naturally derived, non-toxic, no/low VOC paints and stains but understand that these products may not always be appropriate.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
We minimize the waste that is created from your project. Paper, plastics, and metal are reduced, reused or recycled when possible.
WATER PROTECTION
When cleaning our equipment and your space, we conserve water to the best of our ability. We minimize paint run-off by choosing paints, rollers and brushes that are as environmentally passive as possible.
GETTING AROUND
Getting around takes more than wings. To say the least, we have a much larger carbon footprint than a moth! Blue Moth buys a ‘carbon-offset footprint’ to compensate for the damage of using gas powered vehicles.
Offset your emissions at http://www.terrapass.com/
SERVICES
When appropriate, we will recommend in-depth surface preparation to ensure that the finish will have the desired result in appearance and durability.
RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR
We specialize in all phases of new construction, restoration, remodeling or simply brightening up your living space.
COMMERCIAL INTERIOR
We love being creative and partnering with other professionals and business owners to ensure your space is welcoming, and reflects your brand vision and identity.
DESIGN AND FINISHES
Blue Moth can offer a unique creative touch – whether it's faux finishes, custom designs, stripes, polka dots, children's rooms, murals or anything we can dream up together.
“When appropriate, we will recommend in-depth surface preparation to ensure that the finish will have the desired result in appearance and durability”
DETAILS
Exterior
Pressure washing
Traditional and spray finishes
Architectural repairs
Gutter cleaning
Window cleaning
Deck cleaning, painting, staining, sealing
Restoration
Coatings removal and application
Architectural repairs
Furniture recycling
Interior
Dust-free sanding with mechanical sander and dust extraction vacuum
Traditional and non-traditional painting solutions
Wall repairs
Ceiling texture removal
Trim repairs
Wallpaper removal and installation
BLUE MOTH PHOTOS
HOME EXTERIORS
LIVING & OFFICE
WALLPAPER & wood
KITCHEN & DINING
BEDROOMS & SMALL SPACES
IN-PROCESS
BLUE MOTH LINKS
AIR QUALITY
According to the E.P.A., indoor air quality is one of the top 5 health risk issues in the United States. Why? Because the materials that are used in the making of your home and workspaces have a profound affect upon you. The paints, stains and fabrics may contain VOC’s: Volatile Organic Compounds. In most cases, formaldehyde is present in the air due to the presence of VOC’s which create vapors that can cause respiratory problems, headaches and other health issues. When VOC’s are released, they react with natural sunlight to form smog and ozone – contributing to respiratory problems, damaged trees and plants, and global warming. Non-toxic paints are particularly recommended for expectant mothers and families with small children. To learn more about the toxins used in traditional paints and building materials, visit:
When VOCs are released, these compounds react with natural sunlight to form smog and ozone. Smog contributes to respiratory problems, trees are damaged and it contributes to the growing problem of global warming.
To learn more about the toxins used in traditional paints and building materials, visit:
http://www.cleanaircounts.org/http://www.cleanaircounts.org
ZERO VOC PAINT
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/promar-200-zero-voc-interior-latex
voc eating paint
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painting-contractors/products/harmony-interior-acrylic-latex
SAFECOAT
ECOPRO
COLOR HOUSE
http://www.colorhousepaint.com/paint/
REAL MILK
https://www.realmilkpaint.com/
AMERICAN CLAY
BENJAMIN MOORE
https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/interior-exterior-paints-stains/product-catalog/nwip/natura-paint
CONTACT US
Let us know what you seek.
If you don’t like filling out forms and you would prefer to talk to a real person, please call 312-330-4083.