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Company Profile: LJK Wallcoverings, Inc.

LJK Wallcoverings Inc. was established in 1980 as Katz Paint and Paper and Incorporated in 2002 as LJK Wallcoverings Inc., by founder, Louis Katz, a 3rd generation paint and wall covering contractor. Katz is a graduate of the U.S. School of Professional Paperhanging run by long-time industry leader Stan Warshaw. Katz is a past-president of the Westchester Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America and a founding member and past-president of the Westchester Chapter of the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers. Katz's work has been seen on the cover of the 10th anniversary issue of Home magazine, featured in House Beautiful, as well as, other magazines over the years including The Wallpaper for which he has written articles on the wallcovering industry. Katz has also taught classes on how to hang wallcoverings in schools and local paint and wallpaper stores to help the do it your selfers and is a registered hanger of Weathered Stone. Katz will soon be seen on a new show featured on the HGTV and DIY networks. LJK Wallcoverings is a licensed and insured contractor with the Westchester County Department of consumer protection.
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