My DH installed a 3' by 6' pegboard on the wall behind the door to my sewing room day before yesterday. I have hung rulers and embroidery hoops and other sewing items on the wall. I love it! I, too, did not like the little black thingies. I like the hooks that have two ends attached to the wall and one end sticking out with a rubber tip on the end. I don't know what they're called but as I type DH has gone to Home Depot to get me some more.