Number / Zinc House Plate

What it is

The Number / Zinc House Plate is a single plate that shows one digit, made for the outside of a house, apartment or mailbox post. It is cut from solid zinc alloy, so the face has a clean, even surface that holds its shape outdoors. The plate measures 2.76 x 1.69 in (70 x 43 mm), a compact size that reads clearly from the street without crowding a narrow trim board or door frame.

Each plate is sold on its own. If your address needs three digits, order three plates. That way you can mix finishes or keep every digit the same.

Size and finish options

Color choices run from Gold 0 to Gold 9 and Bronze 0 to Bronze 9. The gold has a bright, warm tone that stands out against dark siding, brick and painted wood. The bronze is deeper and quieter, a good match for oil-rubbed fixtures, dark metal lighting and natural stone. Both finishes are the same solid zinc alloy underneath.

Where it works

Use it on the front of the house beside the door, on a porch post, on a mailbox, or on a freestanding address post at the curb. The plate is small enough for a mailbox face and large enough to stay legible on a wall. Because each digit is a separate plate, you can set them in a straight row, stack them in a column, or group them in a block. Keep the spacing even and the row level, and the address reads at a glance.

A few placement notes that help:

• Mount the plates at eye level or a little above, so drivers and delivery workers can read them from the street.
• Leave at least half an inch between plates so each digit stands alone.
• On dark walls, gold gives the most contrast. On light walls, bronze tends to sit better.
• Check that the surface behind the plate is flat. A curved post or rough stucco can pull a screw off line.

Fitting

Each plate fixes with two M2 screws that come in the box. The screws drive in from the front, through the plate and into the mounting surface. That means no hidden clips and no bracket behind the plate, just two small screw heads on the face.

Before you drill, mark the two hole positions with a pencil and check them with a level. Drill pilot holes sized for the M2 screws, then drive them in by hand with a small screwdriver. Go slowly at the end so you do not over tighten and mark the finish. If you are mounting into brick, stone or metal siding, use the right wall anchor or pilot bit for that surface.

To clean the plates, wipe them with a dry cloth. A dry cloth keeps the finish even and lifts dust, pollen and road film. Skip wet sprays and abrasive pads, which can dull the surface over time.

Care and ordering

Order one plate for each digit in your address. A two digit number needs two plates, a three digit number needs three, and so on. If you want a spare or you are not sure which finish suits the wall, a single extra plate is an easy way to test the look before you commit to the full set.

Wipe with a dry cloth when the plates look dusty, and check the screws once a year. A quick turn with a screwdriver keeps everything snug through freeze and thaw. With that small bit of care, solid zinc alloy holds up well season after season.