These numbers are easy to install and come with all the necessary hardware you need. Use them to display your home’s address where it can be easily seen by visitors and delivery personnel. With their high-quality construction and stylish design, these Everbilt house numbers are an excellent addition to any home.
- Completeness: come with all the necessary hardware
- Ease of installation: easy to install
- Functionality: display your home’s address where it can be easily seen
- Quality and aesthetics: high-quality construction and stylish design
- Overall value: excellent addition to any home
Materials You’ll Need:
Here are step-by-step instructions for adding a decorative touch to your address using versatile numbers that can be mounted either flush or elevated:
- Address Numbers: Choose from materials such as metal, wood, ceramic, or acrylic.
- Mounting Hardware: Depending on whether you’re mounting the numbers flush or elevated, you’ll need screws, spacers, and wall anchors.
- Measuring Tape: For precise placement of your numbers.
- Level: To ensure your numbers are straight.
- Drill: For creating holes for the screws or spacers.
- Screwdriver: To tighten screws.
- Optional: For elevated mounting, use small standoff spacers (available at hardware stores) to add depth between the numbers and the wall.
Instructions:
1. Prepare Your Space
- Measure the area where you want to place the address numbers. This could be on the wall near your front door or mailbox.
- Choose the right size for the numbers based on the visibility and space available. Larger numbers work well for visibility, but ensure they fit comfortably in the chosen space.
2. Select the Mounting Style
- Flush Mounting: The numbers sit directly against the wall with no space between the wall and the numbers.
- Elevated Mounting: The numbers are mounted with spacers, creating a 3D effect.
3. Mark Placement
- Measure and mark where the numbers will go. Use a pencil to lightly mark the spots where the screws or spacers will go.
- Use a level to ensure the numbers will be aligned properly (horizontally for a more traditional appearance or vertically for something modern).
4. Drill Holes for Mounting
- If you’re flush mounting, drill small pilot holes into the wall where the screws will go.
- For elevated mounting, drill holes for both the numbers and the spacers. Make sure the spacers are positioned correctly to give the numbers an elevated, dimensional look.
5. Attach Numbers
- Flush Mounting: Screw the numbers directly into the wall, tightening them until secure.
- Elevated Mounting: Insert spacers between the numbers and the wall. Secure the numbers using screws that go through the spacers, creating a floating effect. Tighten the screws until the numbers are firmly in place.
6. Optional Decorative Touches
- If using backlighting, install small LED strip lights behind the numbers, ensuring the wires are hidden. Use adhesive clips to secure the lights along the edges of the numbers.
- Add a frame or decorative elements around the numbers, such as geometric designs or floral accents, for an extra touch of style.
7. Final Adjustments
- Check the alignment: Make sure your numbers are straight and level.
- Clean up: Remove any pencil marks and wipe down the numbers to ensure they look their best.
