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To install house numbers, follow these steps:
1. Choose the location: Decide where you want to place the house numbers. Common options include near the front door, on the mailbox, or on a post near the entrance.
2. Gather the materials: You will need the house numbers, a measuring tape, a level, a pencil, screws or adhesive, and a screwdriver or drill.
3. Measure and mark: Use the measuring tape to determine the spacing and position of the numbers. Mark the spots with a pencil.
4. Attach the numbers: Depending on the type of house numbers you have, either screw them in or use adhesive to secure them to the surface. Use a level to ensure they are straight.
5. Double-check and finalize: Step back and double-check the placement and alignment of the numbers. Make any necessary adjustments and tighten the screws if needed.
By following these steps, you can easily install house numbers and enhance the curb appeal of your home.
Installing new house numbers is a simple and affordable way to enhance the curb appeal of your home.
House numbers serve a functional purpose as they help people locate your home for visits, deliveries, emergencies, and utility work. While there are certain guidelines that should be followed when choosing house numbers, there is also room for personal expression and stylish choices.
Follow these basic guidelines:
1. Ensure that your house numbers are visible from the street or any thoroughfare leading to your home. The minimum size for a standard home setback is 4 inches. If your home is not easily visible due to distance or vegetation, consider mounting the numbers near the street on a post or fence.
2. Check your local municipality’s guidelines for specific requirements. Generally, numbers (not words) should be used. They should be posted near the main entrance of the house, sometimes the rear entrance, and often the garage if there is an alley. Numbers should be permanently affixed to a non-movable structure, so avoid using storm doors, regular doors, or garage doors. It is preferable to use numbers that contrast with the background and are illuminated with a light. Spray paint and tape are usually not allowed, although some communities may require street numbers to be stenciled onto curbs.
Choose a style that suits your taste:
House numbers are available in a wide range of styles, materials, and price ranges. Popular options include metal numbers for durability, hand-painted tiles for artistic flair, brass plaques for a luxurious look, and wooden numerals that can be painted or stained for contrast. Clean, sans-serif numerals offer a modern aesthetic. If you enjoy crafts, you can use stencils to create numbers on a wood or metal plaque that can be installed.
Follow these steps for installation:
1. Most house numbers come with pre-drilled holes and templates for proper spacing and leveling. However, floating numbers require a slightly different approach. You will need a drill/driver, drill bits, masking tape, and a level. If you’re attaching the numbers to brick, stone, or concrete, a hammer drill with masonry bits, masonry fasteners (small plastic sleeves), or construction adhesive will be necessary. Numbers can be installed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
2. Cut out the templates and tape them together. Use the level to ensure that the template is level or plumb when you tape it to the desired location. Step back and view it from the curb to ensure accurate placement.
3. Use the recommended bit size to drill pilot holes at the marked locations. If there is no recommended bit size, choose a bit that is approximately half the diameter of the provided screws (unless you’re using floating numbers). If you’re attaching the numbers to masonry, drill the holes to fit the masonry fasteners. Alternatively, you can use construction adhesive to attach the numbers to masonry without screws.
4. Insert the screws through the mounting holes in the numbers. If you’re attaching the numbers to metal or vinyl siding, you may need longer screws to reach a solid substrate. It may be helpful to first mount the numbers to a wood or acrylic plaque and then attach the plaque to the siding using 2- or 3-inch screws.
To attach floating numbers with standoffs, carefully screw the standoff stud into the back of the number. Place the spacer over the stud. Apply a small amount of silicone adhesive or construction adhesive into the pilot holes. Insert the standoff assembly into the pilot holes. If the numbers are very large or heavy, secure them with tape until the adhesive sets.
Take Your Game to the Next Level
One way to give numbers a more contemporary look is to choose floating numbers that are not flush with the mounting surface. You can find many numbers available in this style, or you can achieve the effect by purchasing standoffs from a local hardware store and using longer screws.
Floating numbers mounted on standoffs add a three-dimensional element to house numbers.
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Alternatively, you can install numbers on a small metal plate and attach it to the mounting surface using standoffs. Another option is to collaborate with a metalworking shop to create a metal sign with cut-out numbers, creating an appealing effect. Ensure that the color of the metal contrasts with the background color to enhance visibility. Mount the plate using standoffs.
