How to Install a Girl With Sheep Key Hook

By JE3 Metal Works | Custom Metal Art For Your Home | Published: 2026-10-29

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to mount your Girl With Sheep key hook securely on drywall or studs. This guide covers tools, placement, and common mistakes to avoid for a lasting install.

Quick Answer

Mount your Girl With Sheep key hook in under 20 minutes using the included hardware and a few basic tools. Focus on finding a stud or using drywall anchors for a secure hold.

Why the Right Mounting Matters

The Girl With Sheep key hook is laser-cut from 18-gauge steel and has a powder coat finish. While it's sturdy, a poor mount can cause the hook to pull out of drywall or sag over time. Choosing the correct anchor or stud location ensures your keys stay put without damaging your wall.

Tools You'll Need

You likely have everything already: a pencil, a level, a drill with a small bit (or a screwdriver if using included screws), and a stud finder if you plan to hit a stud. No special skills required.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Choose the Location: Hold the key hook against the wall at your desired height. Use a level to ensure it's straight, then mark the two mounting holes with a pencil. Common mistake: skipping the level and ending up with a tilted hook.
2. Check for Studs: Use a stud finder to see if either mark lines up with a wood stud. If it does, you can drive the included screw directly into the stud for the strongest hold. Common mistake: assuming drywall alone can support the screw without an anchor. If no stud is present, you must use a drywall anchor (not included but available at any hardware store).
3. Drill Pilot Holes: Drill a small pilot hole at each mark — about 1/8-inch for drywall or the size recommended for your anchor. This prevents the drywall from cracking and makes screw insertion easier. Common mistake: drilling too large a hole, which makes the anchor loose.
4. Insert Anchors (If Needed): If you're not hitting a stud, tap a drywall anchor into each pilot hole until it's flush with the wall. Use anchors rated for at least 15 lbs — the steel hook itself weighs little, but keys add weight. Common mistake: using lightweight anchors that can't handle the pull.
5. Attach the Key Hook: Align the key hook's mounting holes with the anchors or stud holes. Drive the included screws through the hook and into the wall. Tighten until snug, but don't overtighten — the powder coat finish can chip if you force the screw head too hard. Common mistake: overtightening and damaging the finish. Check the hook is level one more time before fully tightening.

Product Details

Girl With Sheep Key Hooks: Material: Laser-cut from 18-gauge steel. Finish: Powder coat finish. Size: 10.5” wide. Hardware: Mounting hardware included. The steel is thick enough to hold several sets of keys, but the 10.5-inch width means you need to mark both mounting holes accurately to keep the hook level.
Girl With Sheep Key Hooks