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We assess the existing surface and prepare it to suit your chosen material.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/tapetenmeister.ch\/en\/contact-team\/\">Have your wall assessed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"cream\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Care before the first strip<\/div>\n<h2>What lies beneath makes the difference.<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"points prep-points\">\n<li><strong>Understand the existing surface<\/strong>Check the stability, moisture and existing coatings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the surface<\/strong>Repair defects and smooth the surface to suit the chosen wallpaper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match the materials<\/strong>Select the right primer, base colour and lining paper where required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"prep-workphotos\">\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/tapetenmeister.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_528223364-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Gloved hands smoothing a wall with a wide filling knife.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong>Fill &amp; smooth<\/strong>An even foundation for fine wallpapers and harmonious surfaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/tapetenmeister.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_2045849076-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1510\" alt=\"Craftsperson sanding an interior wall with a long-reach sander and side lighting.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong>Sand &amp; refine<\/strong>Prepare the filled surface for the next stages.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img src=\"https:\/\/tapetenmeister.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_338416585-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2101\" alt=\"Craftsperson applying clear primer to a filled wall with a roller.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong>Prime &amp; coordinate<\/strong>Prepare the wall to suit the wallpaper and adhesive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">From the base to the finish<\/div>\n<h2>Preparation depends on your wallpaper.<\/h2>\n<p>Fine, pale or glossy materials reveal uneven areas particularly clearly. We establish what your wall needs before wallpapering begins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"caution\">Loose layers, noticeable cracks and moisture are not simply covered up. Their cause must first be assessed.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/tapetenmeister.ch\/en\/services\/expert-wallpaper-installation\/\">Explore wallpaper installation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cream\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Start well prepared<\/div>\n<h2>What we need for an initial assessment.<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>Are photos enough to begin with?<\/summary>\n<p>Photos of the whole wall and any noticeable areas, together with information about previous wall coverings, are helpful. Where necessary, we assess the actual condition on site.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does the old wallpaper always need to be removed?<\/summary>\n<p>That depends on its adhesion, the existing layers and the new material. We assess the surface and explain which layers can stay and which need to go.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does every wall require the same amount of preparation?<\/summary>\n<p>No. Its condition, evenness and absorbency, together with the chosen wallpaper, determine the work involved. We agree the necessary work for each project.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"cta\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"eyebrow\">Tapetenmeister \u00b7 Bergdietikon<\/div>\n<h2>Is your wall ready for new wallpaper?<\/h2>\n<p>Show us the existing surface and your preferred materials. 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