Door Numbers, A Large Selection To Choose From For Your House's Entryway
Discover our extensive selection of Door Numbers, designed to suit every taste and home style. From classic brass to sleek chrome, our range includes many materials, helping you to ensure that you find the perfect match for your front door.
What Are Door Numbers & Why Are They Important To Your Home?
Door numbers are more than mere functional identifiers for your house; they play a pivotal role in your home design. In fact, choosing the wrong door number can set your visitor's expectations incorrectly prior to them even knocking.
As a result, you need to make sure you pick the right door number for your home's style and design and one that reflects your personality. This will allow delivery drivers to find your property easily and also set your visitors' expectations about your home.
What Materials Can Door Numbers Be Made Of?
Door Numbers can be made from many materials, such as:
- Brass
- Aluminium
- Chrome
- Iron
- and more
So, let's explore what sets these materials apart more and what makes each one more suitable for which type of house.
Brass Door Numbers
Brass door numbers offer you that traditional look and feel while adding a touch of class to your entrance through their warm, golden appeal, which can complement various door colours and styles as a result.
Known for their durability, these brass numbers withstand the British weather well, maintaining their look and feel over time as a result. Consequently, brass door numbers are more ideally suited for use on:
- Wooden doors and gates
- Dark and light wood
- Mahogany or walnuts
- Oak or pine
- Black or dark-coloured doors and gates
- Navy, or deep greens
- White or light-coloured walls
- Brick
- Stone walls
- Wrought Iron gates
Materials not well suited for Brass Door Numbers
However, these types of materials are less ideal for use with or near than these can clash and make them harder to read and be seen.
- Brightly coloured surfaces like red, yellow, or bright blue
- Mirrored or highly reflective surfaces
- Corrosive metals such as certain grades of steel
- Busy or patterned backgrounds
- Similar-toned metals such as gold or a bronze finish
Please note: Due to the corrosion of the sea air these signs are not recommended on houses within 20 miles of coastal areas.
Available in the following sizes
Chrome House Numbers
Chrome house numbers, on the other hand, have a more modern finish with their shiny, mirror-like finish. Chrome is also much more pleasing and resistant to tarnishing and corrosion, ensuring a very long-lasting sign.
Materials Suitable for Chrome Door Numbers
- Brick
- Wood
- Painted surfaces
- Vinyl siding
- Aluminium siding
- Fibreglass
- Stucco
- Smooth stone (like granite or marble)
- Concrete
- Steel doors
Materials Not Suitable for Chrome Door Numbers
- Rough stone (like slate or limestone)
- Peeling paint surfaces
- Worn wood
- Textured plastics
- Ceramic tiles
- Glass
- Thatch
- Weathered metals
- Porous surfaces without sealant
- Very uneven surfaces
Please note: Due to the corrosion of the sea air these signs are not recommended on houses within 20 miles of coastal areas.
Aluminium Door Numbers
When it comes to aluminium door numbers, these offer a sleek yet modern look to your home while also being lightweight and durable, making them a popular choice for contemporary homes.
Aluminium is also resistant to rust and corrosion, which makes it especially ideal for door numbers which are more exposed to outdoor conditions.
Materials Ideal for Aluminum Door Numbers
- Brick
- Rendered walls
- Painted wood
- Stone
- Vinyl siding
- Concrete
- Fiberglass
- Metal panels
- Composite materials
Materials Not Ideal for Aluminum Door Numbers
- Uneven stone
- Pebbledash
- Thatched surfaces
- Loose or crumbly brick
- Unpainted plywood
- Wet or damp wood
- Flaking paint surfaces
- Corroded metal
- Bamboo
Please note: Due to the corrosion of the sea air these signs are not recommended on houses within 20 miles of coastal areas.
Acrylic Door Numbers
Our acrylic door numbers also come in various colours and designs, offering you a lot of choices and a pop of colour. They're perfect for adding a unique touch to your entryway that many on your street will not have.
Acrylic is also known for its clarity and durability, ensuring the numbers remain very visible and vibrant to be seen for many years to come as a result.
Materials Suitable for Acrylic Door Numbers
- Smooth painted wood
- UPVC
- Acrylic rendering
- Glass
- Metal
- Varnished wood
- Fiberglass
- Aluminium siding
- Smooth brick
- Composite materials
Materials Not Suitable for Acrylic Door Numbers
- Rough brickwork
- Stone with rough texture
- Untreated wood
- Peeling paint surfaces
- Cobbled surfaces
- Roughcast render
- Stucco with heavy texture
- Flaking metal
- Weathered timber
- Worn out vinyl siding
Available in the following sizes
Iron Door Numbers
Iron door numbers bring a rustic or industrial charm to your home and have a very strong, robust design that gives your house a strong and sturdy appearance.
Iron is also a material known for its strength and longevity, making these numbers an excellent choice for any home, particularly:
Materials Suitable for Iron Door Numbers
- Brick
- Stone
- Wood
- Concrete
- Stucco
- Slate
- Tile
- Metal (other than iron)
- Fiber cement
- Masonry
Materials Not Suitable for Iron Door Numbers
- Glass
- Vinyl siding
- Thin plastic
- Polycarbonate
- Asbestos siding
- Softwood cladding
- Aluminium siding
- Fiberglass
- Acrylic
- Plexiglass
Please note: Due to the corrosion of the sea air these signs are not recommended on houses within 20 miles of coastal areas.
How to Maintain Door Numbers
Door numbers are straightforward to maintain, such as by doing:
Brass Door Numbers
Polish them regularly with a brass cleaner to prevent tarnishing, as well as wipe them with a soft cloth to keep them looking shiny.
Aluminium Door Numbers
It would help if you cleaned these with soapy water and a soft cloth, and as they are rust-resistant, they are straightforward to maintain.
Chrome Door Numbers
For these, you should use a chrome polish to maintain their shine and avoid abrasive cleaners and materials that can scratch the surface.
Acrylic Door Numbers
For Acrylics, you can clean them with a gentle plastic cleaner and a soft cloth to avoid scratches while keeping them away from harsh chemicals.
Iron Door Numbers
For Iron, you should coat it with metal paint - or a lacquer - to prevent rust from building up, clean it with a damp cloth, and dry it thoroughly.
How to Choose Where to Place A Door Number On Your House?
When it comes to choosing a Door Number for your house, nothing is more important than knowing where it will be placed. Without this information, the door number you decide to buy is pointless.
Placement
The placement of door numbers on your home is crucial not just for how they look but also for their functionality as well. For example, ideally, your door numbers should be positioned where they are most visible from the street - ensuring that they serve their primary purpose of allowing visitors, delivery drivers, and emergency responders easily and quickly to the correct address.
Best Placement
Commonly, as a result, the best place for door numbers is near or on the front door itself and at eye level. This is because this location makes them easily noticeable to anyone approaching the house, along with how people tend to look for them.
Front Door Not Visible From the Street?
However, if your front door is not directly visible from the street, or it is obscured by features of your house - or even your garden - you should consider an alternative ideal placement instead.
In this instance, placing the numbers on a mailbox, a gate, or a fence that is instead near the street can be a much better placement for you to consider instead.
Exterior Wall
Another option is to install them on a clear and prominent exterior wall of your house, which is also positioned to face the road as well.
Material
Another area that often goes overlooked is the choice of material and size of the door numbers, which also influences their visibility.
For instance, certain materials can only last for a short time or tarnish quicker when within 20 miles of the coast, or more shiny and polished door numbers can reflect the sunlight, making them harder to see.
Consequently, you should consider the material you pick more based on where it will be located, how much it will contact the elements, and whether it will work with your existing exterior walls, gates, or doors in terms of style and appearance.
Size
Lastly, you should consider size as another critical factor. You will want to pick an appropriate size for your property and the distance from the road; the further away they are, the larger they should ideally be to make them more legible.
Can Door Numbers be Customised?
In terms of customising them, you can choose from different sizes and colours to match your home's exterior design, allowing these custom door numbers to make them distinctive to your entrance.
How Do I Install Door Numbers On My Home?
Installing them is really easy and will vary by material and type that you choose. Our door numbers also come with also screws or adhesive backing needed to attach them.
For the screw-in types, you will need to drill holes and secure them with screws, and for the adhesive-backed numbers, these can be stuck directly onto a clean, flat surface without tools.
Are Door Numbers Weather-resistant?
Metals like aluminium are highly resistant to rust. In contrast, Iron might need more protective coatings, whereas non-metallic materials like acrylic are durable but should be checked periodically for damage from extreme weather.
What Sizes Do Door Numbers Come In?
Our door numbers are available in various sizes, typically ranging from 4cm up to 15cm.
Are There Legal Requirements for Displaying Door Numbers?
There is no one law that tells you where to put your house number; however, you should display clear and visible door numbers as they quickly assist with emergency services and deliveries.
How Long Do Door Numbers Last?
When it comes to the lifespan of door numbers, this depends on the material and exposure to elements they receive.
For instance, metals like aluminium and brass - with proper care - can last many years, while materials like acrylic may need replacement sooner if exposed to harsh weather conditions more frequently.
What is the Best Way to Ensure Visibility of Door Numbers at Night?
For visibility at night, you should choose door numbers that contrast well with the background and / or consider lighting near the placement to make sure the areas are well-illuminated. This is especially useful in areas with poor street lighting.
Door Numbers Overall
Overall, our large selection of Door Numbers will allow you to find options for your individual preference and home style. So, whether you are looking for traditional brass, the modern appeal of chrome, the lightweight durability of aluminium, the vibrant acrylic, or the rustic charm of Iron, our collection has the perfect number to make your door stand out.
So, enhance your home’s first impression to your visitors with our beautifully crafted door numbers today, or get in touch if you are not sure which one is best suited for your property.
