The Floating Zinc House Number

What it is and what it is made of

The Floating Zinc House Number is a single address sign cut in the shape of a number, a letter or a dash. It is made of zinc alloy with a black finish, so it reads clearly against light siding, brick, stone or painted wood. The face is flat and the edges are clean, which gives the sign a quiet, modern look that suits both new builds and older homes.

The sign is sold as a single piece. Each order includes the sign and the screws that hold it. There is no backing plate and no frame, so the shape of the character stays the focus.

Sizes and options

Every character shares the same footprint, so a row of numbers lines up evenly on a wall or beside a door.

Choose from these options when you order:

• Number 0
• Number 1
• Number 2
• Number 3
• Number 4
• Number 5
• Number 6
• Number 7
• Number 8
• Number 9
• Letter A
• Letter B
• Dash sign

The dash sign works as a spacer or a separator, useful for addresses that use a hyphen or for adding a small gap between groups of numbers. Order one sign for each character you need.

Where it works

This sign is built for outdoor address use. Mount it on a mailbox post, a porch column, a garage wall, a fence or the siding beside a front door. The black finish keeps the number readable in daylight and blends with most exterior palettes.

Because the sign sits flush against the surface, it works well where a raised plaque would catch on things or look heavy. A row of these signs across a wall gives a floating effect, with no visible hardware on the face. Use a single number for an apartment door, or line up three or four for a full street address.

Inside the home, the same sign can mark a home office, a storage room or a bedroom door. The plain shape and black finish fit most interior styles.

How to fit it

The sign fixes with screws from the back. That means the screws pass through the mounting surface and into the back of the sign, so no screw heads show on the front. This is what creates the floating look.

A few steps make the job simple:

1. Mark the position of each character on the wall or post. Check the spacing before you drill.
2. Drill pilot holes at your marks. Use a bit sized for your surface and the included screws.
3. Hold the sign in place and drive the screws from the back of the mounting surface into the sign.
4. Check that each sign sits level and flush. Adjust as needed.

For masonry, brick or stone, use the correct anchors for the material. For wood, siding and posts, the included screws are usually enough. If you are mounting several characters, a level and a pencil line keep the row straight.

Care

Wipe the sign with a dry cloth to remove dust and dirt. A dry cloth is all it needs. Avoid wet cloths, harsh cleaners and abrasive pads, which can dull the black finish over time. In coastal or dusty areas, a quick wipe every few months keeps the sign looking sharp.

Why choose this sign

This is a straightforward address sign with no extra parts and no fuss. The zinc alloy body holds its shape, the black finish stays understated, and the rear fixing keeps the front clean. Pick your characters, order the count you need, and mount them where they can be seen from the street.