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How to put a hook in the wall

Small pot plant basket and towel hanging off green wall.

Overview

Add impact and create an architectural focal point in your room by installing decorative hooks. They're easy to install, functional and can also be used to display all sorts of interesting things.

Tools and materials

Tools and materials

    Steps

    1Gather Your Tools

    Collect all the tools you'll need for the job, as listed above.
    All the tools required to put a hook in a wall

    2Decide where you'd like your hook to go

    Once you've got a spot, take your backing plate and your pencil and mark where your screws will go.

    Person marking wall with pencil, to indicate where the wall hook will go.

    3Drill pilot holes

    Using your drill, drill some pilot holes for your screws. We've used wall mates for our hook (as we're not mounting over a wall stud) – you can grab some from Bunnings, or from your hook kit if they come with them. Make sure your drill bit is slightly smaller than the width of your wallmates. Manually push the wallmates in.

    Person wearing safety glasses drilling into wall.

    4Screw your backing plate in

    Once your wall mates are in, you're ready to screw your backing plate in – use your drill for this bit.

    Person pushing plastic screw into hole in the wall.

    5Place your hook on the wall

    Once in place, tighten with an Allen key. If you don't have one, fear not! You can buy a nifty set, they come complete with every size key you'll ever need. Trust us – they're a godsend.

    Person attaching black hook to wall.

    6Time to hang out

    Your hook is up! And you can now use it to hang towels or clothes, or get creative and use it as a pot hanger or for fairy lights. Just make sure you don't exceed the maximum weight recommended.

    Person hanging towel on wall using a hook.

    7Watch more from the series

    For more simple D.I.Y. inspiration check out the full episode from Make It Yours Bathroom Makeover by Shayden and Georgia.

    Health & Safety

    Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

    When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.