diff --git a/private/desktoptoolbox.cpp b/private/desktoptoolbox.cpp
index 8e4b7f355..d33a100d6 100644
--- a/private/desktoptoolbox.cpp
+++ b/private/desktoptoolbox.cpp
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ class EmptyGraphicsItem : public QGraphicsWidget
             widget->installEventFilter(this);
 
             if (m_layout->count() == 1) {
+                m_itemBackground->hide();
                 m_itemBackground->setTargetItem(widget);
             }
         }