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Upholsterer & Decorator (Tapezierer und Dekorateur)
GewO §94 Z.69
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master craftsperson examination (Meisterprüfung) or equivalent
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Apprenticeship duration: 3 years (Tapezierer/in und Dekorateur/in)
- Scope note: Includes both upholstery work and interior decoration services
What This Trade Covers
- Upholstering and re-upholstering of furniture, seating, and wall panels
- Manufacturing and installation of curtains, drapes, and blinds
- Wallpaper hanging and decorative wall coverings
- Laying of textile and elastic floor coverings (carpet, linoleum, vinyl)
- Interior decoration planning and execution for residential and commercial spaces
- Mattress manufacturing, repair, and refurbishment
Important distinction: The Upholsterer trade includes floor covering installation (carpet, vinyl, linoleum) but does not cover ceramic tiles or natural stone — those require the Platten- und Fliesenleger license. Painting walls falls under Maler und Beschichtungstechniker, not this trade.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.