How do I hide those white plastic pin picture hooks?

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rainbowgrimm · 31/03/2018 08:13

We have really hard walls in our house, to get anything other than those little white plastic picture hooks with the 3pins (I've hopefully attached a picture in case my description is rubbish) needs a professional with a serious drill & even then it's not easy. I usually use command strips but I've got a few small mirrors on chains I want to put up & the ugly plastic things are the only ones that will work. Does anyone have any good suggestions to cover them up? The room has a vintage feel but at this stage I'd take anything. Many thanks

How do I hide those white plastic pin picture hooks?

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KenDoddsDadsDogIsDead · 31/03/2018 08:52

You just shorten the hanging wire/string a little, then the hook doesn't show above the frame.

KenDoddsDadsDogIsDead · 31/03/2018 08:54

....or chain !

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rainbowgrimm · 31/03/2018 09:50

The chain is part of the feature so shortening won't work but thanks for trying. Mirrors are a bit like this.... I've tried searching for some kind of decorative cover but no luck.

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AdaColeman · 31/03/2018 10:00

You could make a cover out of balsa wood painted gold to match the mirror. Make it a small Art Deco style shape such as an open fan or rising sun. Being soft balsa it would just press into place over the hooks.

4mogirl · 31/03/2018 10:06

Could you spray them gold so they match in with the colour of the chain. And then maybe won’t be as noticeable?

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rainbowgrimm · 31/03/2018 11:51

Both brilliant ideas I never would of thought of, thank you.

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FizzingWhizzbee · 04/04/2018 12:13

Or use one of these? www.amazon.co.uk/Command-MR12-SS-ES-Medium-Modern-Strips/dp/B0140GD934/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=modern+metal+command+hooks&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1522840376&sr=8-1

Mosaic123 · 09/04/2018 06:25

Pop an artificial flower on using a hot glue gun?

Decorhate · 09/04/2018 16:50

Have you ever tried these instead?
www.diy.com/departments/b-q-picture-pin-pack-of-6/241401_BQ.prd?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=PX_GSC_Tools_And_Hardware_+_Generic&ppc_type=shopping&ds_kids=92700029894063205&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8aTxrsWt2gIV7grTCh21nAhaEAQYASABEgJ4IvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNrF9rPFrdoCFY8i0wodxxkGsQ

You can get them from most shops that sell hardware. I use them all the time - even if they are visible they look ok

wowfudge · 10/04/2018 07:42

Those Command hooks a pp has linked to only hold 2lb or 900g - mirrors can be a lot heavier.

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