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Almost ready to paint!

I installed the soundproofing board from HD (I didn't want to wait for a Homasote brand delivery). Besides, I'm into instant gratification, and wanted this done Now! <chuckle>
Also got 2-Gallons and 4-Quarts of "oops" paint. My daughter(24) didn't want to help build the table, but wants to be involved in "landscaping with Colorado color schemes". So she directed the oops-pickings ($92 to 31) (dark green, & "white" gals. and some earth-tone tan, ocher, red-brown, etc. 
I patched the table-top seams, then just a little sanding and vacuum. Line the Walls w/ newspaper and we can paint soon! Maybe W or Th.

20200217_trainspatched seams

I'm also examining/trying/experimenting at "Making My Own Grass". I've been collecting sawdust, then sifting it through a strainer. I "Painted" a sample in various paint (dark green) dilutions (1:15-20) works well) ) . Wrung through a paper towel and layed out to dry worked great (for 1/4 cup samples)! When I showed her them on paper plates(9") they were on, she said "Dried Herbs!!!" I really did LOL! So we may paint our own shades of grasses. We do have an herb garden, so a pile isn't out of place in this house. Anybody try this approach before me?

20200217_trains Painted sawdust

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