Ways to Conceal a Wall Phone Jack

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

Content

Steps

Utilizing Camouflage

Using a Concealing Cover Plate

Useful Tips

Warnings

Materials Needed

Disguising the Phone Jack

Installing a Flat Cover Plate

In today's era, almost everyone owns a mobile phone, making landlines obsolete for many. However, it's common to find unused phone jacks on your walls. If you don't plan on using a landline, there's no reason to keep these fixtures visible. Concealing an old phone jack is easy and can significantly improve the appearance of your room.

Steps

Utilizing Camouflage

An effortless way to hide a phone jack is by placing furniture in front of it. You can rearrange your room to position a sofa or desk against the wall with the phone jack, or acquire a small end table to cover it up. This straightforward method effectively conceals an unused phone jack.

Install a painting or corkboard over the jack if it's at eye level. Use a nail or thumbtack to hang the canvas or corkboard above the jack, covering it effectively. Ensure the canvas or corkboard has a hollow space behind it to accommodate the jack.

Pro Tip: If the jack is near the floor, consider incorporating art into a lower section of your wall by creating a gallery wall filled with art!

Craft a custom art piece to conceal a bulky phone jack. Utilize an old cigar box or craft wood block larger than the jack. Cut out a section at the back of the box to fit over the jack and decorate it as desired.

Apply paint over the jack if it's flush with the wall to blend it in. Use paint that matches your wall color and apply it evenly with smooth strokes until the jack blends seamlessly with the wall.

Using a Concealing Cover Plate

Remove the faceplate cover using a screwdriver if no screws are visible. If you can't locate any screws, gently pry the cover off with a flathead screwdriver to access the screws beneath it.

Acquire a flat cover plate that matches the screw slots on the jack. Count the screws on the phone jack, measure their spacing, and purchase a cover plate with corresponding screw slots from a hardware store.

Detach the jack's faceplate by unscrewing it and pulling it off the wall manually. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws, then lift the faceplate off. If needed, use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry it off.

Trim the wires off the faceplate using rubber-grip wire cutters. Cut the insulated portion of the wires where they connect to the faceplate to safely remove it.

Caution: Avoid cutting wires during thunderstorms or if you have a pacemaker, as electrical surges may occur. Cutting wires during these conditions can be hazardous.

Cover the wires with wire nuts and secure them with electrical tape. Place a wire nut on each wire end and tighten it clockwise, then wrap each wire nut with electrical tape for added security.

Place the wires inside the electrical box and install the new cover plate. Bend the wires into the box, align the screw slots of the cover plate with those of the box, and screw the cover plate into position.

Useful Tips

If you wish to completely remove the jack, fill the electrical box with a sanding sponge after capping the wires. Then, patch the wall with joint compound before painting over it. However, leaving the jack in place might be beneficial for future wiring needs.

Warnings

Avoid cutting wires during thunderstorms or if you have a pacemaker. Lightning can cause electrical surges, which may disrupt a pacemaker's function.

Materials Needed

Disguising the Phone Jack

Nail
Canvas or corkboard
Hollow craft wood
Utility knife
Paint
Angled brush

Installing a Flat Cover Plate

Screwdriver
Flat cover plate
Wire nuts
Wire clippers with rubber grips
Electrical tape

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