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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 !

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.

How do I hide those white plastic pin picture hooks?
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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?

rainbowgrimm · 31/03/2018 11:51

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

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Mosaic123 · 09/04/2018 06:25

Pop an artificial flower on using a hot glue gun?

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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