Removing painted-over hooks from wallpapered (then painted) wall

[SouthLondonGuy]

Hi - I want to take out two hooks that have been either nailed or screwed-in, and then painted over.

The wall has old textured wallpaper and has been painted over a few times.

I then want to screw in a couple of screw to hang a mirror after.

Photos below. Any suggestions for best approach? Should I just try pulling them out with pliers? Or paint remover, then pliers? Or just hit them with a hammer? The wall has been recently painted blue so would ideally like to minimise damage.

Thanks!

 

[RandomGrinch]

Hi,

In my (limited) DIY experience of those types of hooks, the screw barely goes any distance into the wall.
Firstly, score (deeply) around the hook with a Stanley knife, and it may just pull out of the wall on its own accord!

 

[SouthLondonGuy]

Brilliant, thanks - will give it a go!