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The problem was originally a steam leak in a tunnel about 50 feet away. This sent steam into the wall cavity, which led to mold, and when it started smelling, and the wall started to buckle, they finally called.
We decided to repaint and re-carpet the room. The principal (they have "houses" or homerooms and this happens to be hers) is a good friend and wanted to choose the colors.
It is now legendary, and we went in and toned it down a bit. But the original job was somewhat like this (discclosure: the blue is slightly more turquoise than depicted).
