A hinge cover is for use in connection with a hinge having a pivotal axis and typically two leaves penetrated by fasteners with heads. The hinge cover comprises a plate covering the leaf. The plate is attached either to the hinge or to the fastener heads with an adhesive pad having a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface. The plate has a skirt projecting outward from the plate lower surface, so as to cover the leaf edges and the leaf distal end.