Attaching hooks to cheap door

modelreject

Hi,

Below is a picture of the door I would like to attached hooks to for hanging (wet) towels etc on. As you can see, it is your average cheap door. I am unsure what way the door is constructed. I can see a very thin sheet of wood or other material forming the front and back of the door but not certain that there is a frame inside.

What would be the best way to attached hooks? If there was a frame underneath and I new where it was I assume I could just drill in a few hooks like on a proper solid wood door.

Any suggestion much appreciated as I really need to declutter this small room :-)

Many thanks!

https://skitch.com/clintonbeattie/fjr1u/preview

Barneysmom

A lot easier and quicker for you is the overdoor hook.
I use them and it's easy to move them when you want to repaint.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=over+door+hook&!!!!!googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=9369616501&ref=pd_sl_1qqqzetui1_b

Barneysmom

I've just spotted this little life-saver that I might order for the spare room

http://www.amazon.co.uk/38cm-OVER-JACKET-HANGER-HOOKS/dp/B004V9B40Q/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1310374429&sr=8-32

casper_g

This page suggests either using special plugs designed for fixing to hollow doors, or fixing a batten to the door with adhesive then screwing hooks to that. In my rented house with cheap hollow doors, I used these 3M "command" self-adhesive hooks. They were great -- stayed on securely for a year, holding a heavy wet dressing gown and then came off cleanly before I moved out, leaving not even a mark. If you try these self-adhesive hooks though, be sure to use ones rated for the sort of weight you need to hang.

ETA: over-door hooks are good if there's enough clearance between the door and frame. My internal doors were too close-fitting for any of the ones I tried, and if you force the door shut with one on, there's a risk of damaging the door and/or frame.

don9999

I use 3M Command Hooks all over the house.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Command-Strip-Picture-Hangers-2-Strips/dp/B004BPW4RC/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1310374870&sr=1-3

They come in different sizes, and different prices to suit all needs.
You actually 'stick' the hooks to any flat surface - a door, a wall etc...
Different hooks have different weight restrictions to check these.

Best of all, they can be removed! Without leaving any holes! Bonus!

modelreject

Thanks everyone. I did try over the door hooks but sadly there wasn't enough clearance. I think my best option will be attaching a piece of wood and drilling the hooks into that. I now just have to make it look good :-)

I am assuming something like No more nails will do for gluing it on?

I just found this...http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/06683784

That may just do the job, with some adhesive.

EVEN BETTER...http://www.plasplugs.com/acatalog/Hooks.html second one down