6 Cord Cover Kits Under $20 for a Cleaner TV Wall

You spent money on a wall-mounted TV to get a clean, modern look in your living room. And then the cords happened. That cascade of HDMI cables, power cords, and streaming device wires hanging down the wall can undo the whole effect in an instant.

Running cords through the wall is the cleanest option, but it requires cutting into drywall and potentially hiring an electrician. Cord cover kits are the practical middle ground: they sit on the surface of the wall, snap together over your cords, and when they are painted to match your wall color, they become almost invisible.

The ones on this list are all under $20, use simple peel-and-stick installation, and cover enough length to handle most standard TV setups.

The Longest Coverage: Simple Cord 150in Cord Hider Kit

If you have a TV mounted high on the wall with a long drop to the entertainment console, the Simple Cord 150in kit gives you the coverage you need. The 6-pack of 25in sections covers over 12 feet total — more than enough for even a vaulted ceiling installation.

Each channel section snaps together flush, so the whole run looks like a single unbroken cover rather than a segmented channel. The white finish is paintable, and reviewers report that it takes standard interior paint well. For a living room where the cords run a significant distance, this is the most cost-effective option per inch of coverage.

The Best Reviewed: Delamu 157in Cord Hider

The Delamu is the best-reviewed cord hider on the market for good reason — it has a wider, more substantial channel that handles thick or multiple cords without looking strained. At 0.95 in wide and 0.55 in tall, it accommodates HDMI cables, power bricks, and device cords side by side without overcrowding.

The premium adhesive backing sticks securely to drywall and holds up over time without sagging or peeling at the corners. The matte white finish is very close to standard Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams white walls, and it accepts touch-up paint cleanly. This is the one to choose if you care about a truly seamless look.

The Wide-Channel Option: EVEO 153in Cable Hider

The EVEO is the pick when you have a lot of cords to hide — three, four, even five cables — and need a channel wide enough to fit them all without cramming. At 0.95 in wide, it is comparable to the Delamu but with a slightly different profile that some people find easier to snap closed.

The 10-piece kit includes all the connectors and end caps needed for a clean installation, which is something cheaper kits often skip. The end caps in particular make a meaningful difference in how finished the whole thing looks. EVEO also includes extra adhesive strips in the box, which is helpful if you need to remount a section.

The Compact Budget Kit: ZhiYo 126in Cord Cover

For a shorter TV run — say, a TV mounted close to the outlet — the ZhiYo 126in kit covers the most common setup without paying for extra length you do not need. The 8-piece kit is straightforward to install, and the channel width handles standard cord bundles without issue.

The peel-and-stick adhesive is consistent across all sections, and the paintable white surface takes paint well for a clean finish. At this price, it is also a sensible option for secondary TVs — a bedroom setup or a small TV in a kitchen nook where you want a clean look without spending a lot.

The Decorative Choice: D-Line Half-Round Cord Hider

If a flat channel cover looks too industrial for your living room, the D-Line half-round profile is a more decorative option that blends into the wall with a softer silhouette. The rounded top looks less like construction and more like a subtle architectural detail — especially once painted to match the wall.

The patented snap-close design makes it genuinely easy to open when you need to add or remove a cord, unlike flat raceways that can be difficult to pry open without damaging the adhesive. The 39in single piece is great for a straight run from TV to outlet, and the patented clip system holds the cover firmly closed even with multiple cords inside.

The Biggest Kit: 315in Paintable White Raceway Kit

For a large living room installation — multiple TVs, a home theater setup, or a long cord run along a baseboard — this 315in kit is the most substantial coverage available under $20. The extra-long kit includes wire molding that runs seamlessly along walls or baseboards and covers all your cords in one continuous channel.

The adhesive channel design is intended for permanent installation, so this is a good choice when you are confident in your cord routing and want a solution that genuinely looks built-in once painted. The white paintable surface blends into standard drywall walls completely.

Quick Tips for Installing Cord Covers

• Plan your route before installing anything. Run all the cords loosely in the path you want them to take and confirm they reach. A cord that is six inches too short will undo the whole installation.
• Paint the cover before sticking it to the wall. Painting a flat piece of raceway on a table is much easier than painting it against a wall with a brush. Use the same interior paint as your wall, let it dry, then mount it.
• Use a level for vertical runs. A cord cover that runs slightly crooked down the wall is more noticeable than you would expect. Spend 30 seconds with a level and avoid the frustration.
• Bundle cords inside the channel in a single layer. Cords stacked on top of each other in a channel make it harder to snap closed and can cause the cover to bow out. Lay them flat and side by side instead.
• Leave the ends accessible. The end caps that come with most kits make the termination look clean, but make sure you position the ends in a place where you can still access the cords if you need to add or swap a device later.

Found something you love? Pin this for later so you don't lose it!