Float / White House Number

What it is

The Float / White House Number is a single character made of zinc alloy with a white lacquered finish. It measures 5 x 0.5 in (125 x 12 mm) and is 0.5 in (12 mm) thick. The face stays clean because the piece fixes to the wall with screws from the back. From the street, the number or letter appears to float just off the surface.

Use it to mark a house, mailbox, door, or address plaque. The white finish reads clearly against brick, siding, wood, and dark paint. Each character is sold on its own, so you can build the exact address you need.

Characters and sizes

Every character shares the same footprint and thickness. Pick the ones that spell your address.

Options to choose from: Number 1, Number 5, Number 7, Number 2, Number 3, Number 6, Number 4, Number 9, Letter A, Number 0, Number 8, Dash sign -, Letter B.

Color and finish

The finish is white with a lacquered surface. It holds up outdoors and wipes clean with a dry cloth. The white face keeps the character easy to read in daylight and under a porch light. Because the mounting screws sit behind the piece, the front stays smooth and free of visible fasteners.

How to fit and use it

Each character includes screws and wall plugs. The screws drive in from the back of the piece into the wall or mounting surface.

1. Mark where you want the character to sit. A level line keeps a row of numbers even.
2. Hold the character in place and mark the screw points through the back holes.
3. Drill the marked spots and press in the wall plugs.
4. Drive the screws through the back of the character into the plugs.
5. Check that the character sits flat and reads straight.

For a mailbox, the same steps work on a post or panel. For a door, mount the character on the door face or on the trim beside it. Leave a small gap between characters so each one reads on its own. A dash sign works well between numbers, such as 12-34.

Care

Wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Avoid wet cloths and harsh cleaners, which can dull the white finish over time. A quick dry wipe now and then keeps dust and road film off the face.