How to install a coat hook with keyhole slots

If you've bought our wall hooks and need some guidance on fitting them, the following post is for you. Our wooden wall hooks come with 2 keyhole slots on the back for a clean look.

We use keyhole slots in most of our wall mounted products. We love them! They are a way we can install to the wall without any visible fixings. Other hidden methods of installation require additional hardware which are often too bulky for our designs, so keyhole slots are usually the winner. 

Step 1

Our hooks are supplied with a drilling template for ease and accuracy. Simply hold or tape this to the wall where you intend to mount your hook, and with a sharp pencil, mark through the centre of the two + points. This should transfer onto your wall. If you don't have your template, we can email you a new one to print, or you can measure. The distance you need is 16mm.

Step 2

Now that you have your screw locations marked on the wall, you can drill the holes. The size drill bit you will use will be determined by the anchors you're using. There are different anchors suited to different wall types and we are not qualified to advise on what you should be using for your particular wall, so we would recommend asking in your local hardware store. Here we are using universal plugs which are suitable for many applications, particularly with lighter load uses like this. Give your plugs a tap with a hammer so they are flush with the wall. 

If you're screwing into wood such as doors or panels, then you won't need plugs and can drill 3mm holes for the screws.

Step 3

Screw in the screws provided. Make sure you're using both screws, as one alone will create a pivot point and your coat hook will twist. Look at the keyhole slots in the back of your coat hook and note the depth of the slot. You're aiming to approximately match this with your screw depth. 

Step 4

Place your hook onto the screws. If it slots down onto the screws very easily, the screws need to be further in. If it sits over the screw head but won't slot down, the screws need to be backed out slightly.

Step 5

Your hook is on the wall, but it may need a little fine tuning. Is there some movement? If so all you need to do is tighten the screws. Remove the hook, then work with very slight adjustments. Even a quarter turn can make all the difference here. When you have the depth right, placing the hook onto the screws will take a small amount of force to push it down into position.