Paper Kat is owned and operated by Katherine Watson Harley. We have been in the wallpaper hanging business since 1989 and serve Raleigh and the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. Customer satisfaction and the job done right are our hallmarks. We also are fully insured.
Business highlights
35 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Wallpapering removal and installation, including interior murals. Interior painting and all types wall repair are available upon request.
After measuring our half-bath, hallway, and kitchen, she gave us an estimate. She said to call her when our paper came in and we would set up time for her to do the job. Unfortunately, after getting the paper here, she hasn't returned texts or phone calls from February 15th through today. When I called her from my phone last weekend, she called back within a couple of hours. I told her that I wasn’t starting a job, but was helping my wife to get her to answer when she could do our job. She told me that she had been sick and have my wife text her yesterday and she would respond. She has not as of today. Not being professional or courteous are signs of a terrible business.
Description of Work: Hang wallpaper
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Paperkat
I am very sorry we had a disconnect. February and early March were overwhelming with requests and it has a bad virus that kept me from properly managing my business. If your project is still in need of completion please contact me via text. Include your name and the words "Angies List" so I will be sure to find it.
Karen C.
02/2021
1.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Exchanged emails and job details on 2/9, reached out again on 2/14 and never got another response. I understand that people are busy but unprofessional to ignore.
Description of Work: Wallpaper installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from Paperkat
I am very sorry we had a disconnect. February and early March were overwhelming with requests and it has a bad virus that kept me from properly managing my business. If your project is still in need of completion please contact me via text. Include your name and the words "Angies List" so I will be sure to find it.
Tina D.
11/2019
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Paper Kat did a great job on the guest bathroom. The paper I selected was a busy pattern. PaperKat matched the edges extremely well and now the bathroom looks beautiful!
Description of Work: Wallpaper hanging
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$260
Abbey F.
04/2019
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Katherine with Paper Kat did a phenomenal job installing the wallpaper for my new office and showroom space. I was amazed at how fast she was able to get the job done, and her attention to detail is simply amazing. She is a delightful person to talk to and I will be hiring her for any of my wallpaper installations in the future. Thanks so much!
Description of Work: Wallpaper installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Sandy E.
11/2018
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Terrific experience! Months in advance of paper hanging, Kat offered to come to our house and measure rooms to insure our wallpaper order was accurate. She offered a very reasonable quote upfront to prime/paper and made no adjustments to it after the project ended. Kat cheerfully answered our many questions along the way, and was flexible to work around our sometimes unpredictable remodel schedule. She holds herself to high standards and has a strong work ethic: she was punctual, provided high quality service, and even added extra touches we'd never considered … the wallpaper looks fabulous! A true pleasure to have in our home for a week, we highly recommend PaperKat!
Description of Work: Papering 3 baths & kitchen
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Amy C.
10/2018
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Katherine wallpapered our half-bath, a tricky, small space, and it's GORGEOUS!
Description of Work: Wallpapering
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lisa S.
02/2018
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
It’s not easy to find a professional paper hanger these days, so I was thrilled to find Kat on Angie’s List. I contacted her and she got right back to me. She came out and told me how much paper I would need and gave me an estimate. We picked an installation day that was convenient for us both and Kat was good about keeping in touch. She was prompt and very friendly, and it was obvious that she was an experienced professional. She did a great job and her rates are very reasonable. I am thrilled with my wallpaper and working with Kat was a great experience! If you have a wallpaper project look no further, she’s fantastic!! I’d use her again in a minute.
Description of Work: I had wallpaper and a border I wanted to be hung in my kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
Jeanmarie C.
01/2018
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
I was very pleased with the work done by Paperkat!!! Kat came out to advise me on the type and pattern of wallpaper that would work for my space. She arrived promptly to hang the papersand was friendly, polite and professional! The completed project looks fantastic.. pattern match is perfect and the seams are invisible! I highly recommend her!!
Description of Work: New wallpaper in bathroom`
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Aimee P.
11/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Kat was amazing! She was responsive through phone calls and texting. Was meticulous not only about planning the project (ensuring that the right about of wallpaper was purchased), but also about execution. After pricing out other companies, Kat was BY FAR the most reasonable in rates. My husband and I had just moved into our home when I was 8 months pregnant and needed these jobs completed quickly. Kat was timely and extremely professional while working in the house. She kept the space clean and was extremely sweet! Her work is fantastic -- she hung two types of wallpaper, both containing a very intricate design, and did a beautiful job. She even covered the outlet covers, which added an artistic touch. Her work is superb in quality and I would hire her again for sure!
Description of Work: Wallpapering all 4-walls of small bathroom; Wallpaper one large wall (vaulted ceilings) in nursery bedroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Linda W.
10/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Katherine was professional and meticulous. She got to work immediately and didn’t stop u til the job was completed and everything was cleaned up. The pattern was very intricate and she matched it perfectly. The room looks fabulous, we couldn’t be happier
Description of Work: We wallpapered a half bath
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris S.
10/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
What a delightful person Katherine Harley is! She showed up on time, was professional from start to finish, did a wonderful job papering, cleaned up beautifully and made it look easy.
Description of Work: I had a small powder room papered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Serena K.
08/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
She did really beautiful work! I was very nervous about who I hired because the paper was extremely expensive, but she installed it perfectly.
Description of Work: She wallpapered an entire living room, up my stairs, around a fireplace, and the ceiling of my dining room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeff W.
04/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Per usual, Paperkat was awesome, and the wallpapering turned out phenomenal. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering her services.
Description of Work: We had a few walls wallpapered at our office, one of which was a bit tricky with a curve in the wall
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ashley B.
02/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Kat did a great job and I was thrilled with the results. She is a pleasure to work with and I will definitely use her again.
Description of Work: Wallpaper on accent wall in Kitchen, mudroom and laundry room
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$540
Richard A.
01/2017
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Superb work and really good value. It was a complicated pattern but Katherine hung it no time and the bathroom looks fantastic. She sized the wall and hung the paper. She is also a very pleasant person
Description of Work: Wallpaper a small bathrom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
James F.
11/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
It went great! Kat is not only great at installing wallpaper, she is a pleasure to work with! She was organized and efficient and left the space as clean as she found it. I'll be using her again and highly recommend her to other. I've never had wallpaper installed before, but I found her rate to be very reasonable.
Description of Work: We needed to have our dining room wallpapered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Tracy K.
11/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Katherine from PaperKat was extremely punctual and professional. She was able to wallpaper an angled wall where another contractor said he couldn't do it. I am very pleased with my new bathroom. I will hire her again to hang paper in our dining room.
Description of Work: Wallpapering a bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Phylis A T.
11/2016
4.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
It was difficult to schedule. I will use them again.
Description of Work: She repaired some wallpaper in my townhouse I was selling.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Christy H.
07/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Kat did a great job hanging the wallpaper we selected. She even considered placemat of the love birds so they were at or just above eye level and easy to spot/enjoy. (Love birds show up in the design every so often.) She did a great job at a reasonable price. We would definitely use her services again and recommend her to others.
Description of Work: Hung wallpaper in MBR water closet and double vanity area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
dameshea S.
06/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
The installation went extremely well, Kat arrived around 10:30am and worked until the install was complete 5:00pm. She took her time with the installation of the wallpaper as it was a difficult wallpaper to install. The outcome was/is beautiful the paper still needs to dry for 24 hours however it really looks great. Kat was very professional and friendly I would highly recommend her services to any of my friends or colleagues.
Description of Work: Install foil wallpaper design in downstairs powder room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
Mark V.
05/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Kat did a fantastic job installing our wallpaper.. Putting new wallpaper in our entry way revitalized the entire downstairs. We found Kat to be very skilled, meticulous and friendly. The wallpaper we choose was very difficult to hang, it is geometrical and heavy. Kat was very diligent on the prep and installation, the end result was exceptional. She is also a very nice person. We will definitely use Kat again.
Description of Work: Installed wallpaper in our entry way
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Nick E.
02/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Phenomenal job. Careful attention to detail, shows up when planned and communicates well. I would highly recommend
Description of Work: Removed old wallpaper, skimmed and installed new wallpaper
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Michael B.
02/2016
5.0
wallpaper removal, wallpaper
+ 0 more
Kat Harley is the quintessial professional. This is the second time that she has put up wallpaper for us and we are completely delighted with her work and work ethic. Kat first came out to assess the situation and advise us on the number of required rolls. Then, she emailed the very affordable cost. She worked here for two days starting by priming the walls before hanging the paper. Her work was meticulous and carefully executed. We were also pleased by her attention to detail and her effort not to make a mess. Finally, Kat has a warm and engaging personality. Without a doubt, the highest possible recommendation!
Description of Work: Primed walls in kitchen and hallway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
Denys C.
01/2016
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
She did an unbelieveable job. In the entrance I wanted the design to be centered on one area. She did it, looks perfect. I plead guilty to being a little bit of a perfectionist and Kat did a perfect job. She is a wonderful person to have in your home as well as a superb wallpaperer. I plan on using Kat again on a few other projects.
Description of Work: Kat hung wallpaper in my entryway and powder room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Nick E.
12/2015
5.0
wallpaper
+ -1 more
Perfect. It was done perfectly and quickly. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Installed a really difficult pattern in our dining room.
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Service Categories
Wallpaper,
Wallpaper Removal,
Drywall
FAQ
Paperkat is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paperkat accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Paperkat does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Paperkat offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Paperkat does not offer a senior discount.
No, Paperkat does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Paperkat offers warranties.
Paperkat offers the following services: Wallpapering removal and installation, including interior murals. Interior painting and all types wall repair are available upon request.