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House Numbers & Address Letters for Exterior Displays
House numbers provide an essential visual identifier for a home, building, unit, or other property while also contributing to the appearance of the entrance. This collection includes traditional and modern address numbers in several sizes, materials, finishes, and mounting styles. Shoppers can compare individual digits, coordinating letters, direct-mount designs, raised characters, and floating house numbers for a wide range of architectural settings.
Coastal Hardware Store carries house numbers and address letters from Deltana, Emtek, Linnea, and Sure-Loc. The current assortment includes 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch product families, but exact character width and projection vary by number, letter, and series. Most products are listed as individual characters, so confirm every digit or letter needed and add the appropriate quantity before completing your order. For brand-specific options, browse our Deltana house numbers, Emtek house numbers, and Sure-Loc house numbers.
Why Choose New House Numbers?
Replacing house numbers can improve the visibility of an address while helping the display coordinate with the architecture, entry hardware, lighting, and exterior finishes. The best choice depends on character size, contrast, mounting style, material, available space, and the requirements of the property.
- Clearer address identification: Properly sized characters with sufficient contrast can make an address easier to recognize from its intended viewing location.
- Multiple size options: The current collection includes 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch product families for different mounting areas and display scales.
- Traditional and modern designs: Shoppers can compare classic brass characters, streamlined sans-serif forms, geometric numbers, and raised contemporary styles.
- Direct and raised mounting: Depending on the series, products may mount close to the surface or use risers, standoffs, or concealed supports to create a floating appearance.
- Numbers and letters: In addition to individual digits, the collection includes letters for directional identifiers, unit designations, initials, building names, and other compatible displays.
- Finish coordination: Available finishes can be compared with nearby door hardware, mailboxes, lighting, railings, and other visible exterior elements.
Types of House Numbers Available
Traditional House Numbers
Traditional house numbers use familiar character shapes that work well with classic, transitional, craftsman, and historically influenced exteriors. Deltana's current assortment includes 4-inch and 6-inch traditional solid-brass numbers in several finish options. Because the width of each numeral differs, plan the complete address using the measurements for the actual digits rather than estimating from character height alone.
Modern House Numbers
Modern house numbers generally feature cleaner lines, simplified shapes, and less decorative detailing. The collection includes modern stainless-steel characters from Deltana and Linnea, large-format Emtek numbers, and several contemporary Sure-Loc series. Compare the complete typeface before ordering because the shape of digits such as 1, 4, 6, and 9 can vary noticeably between manufacturers.
Floating House Numbers
Floating house numbers are installed so the character projects from the mounting surface, creating visible depth and a shadow line. Sure-Loc offers dedicated 5-inch and 6-inch floating number collections, while Emtek's 7-inch Modern House Numbers can be installed with optional standoffs. Deltana's Modern B and E Series include risers, and Linnea's 5-inch characters also have a raised profile. Projection and mounting construction vary, so review the product drawing before preparing the surface.
Large House Numbers
Larger address numbers can provide a stronger visual presence on broad entry walls, columns, gates, and other compatible locations. The current collection includes 6-inch options from Deltana and Sure-Loc as well as Emtek's 7-inch Modern House Numbers. Character height is only one part of the layout; also consider individual width, spacing, projection, background contrast, and the total distance from which the address needs to be viewed.
House Letters & Building Characters
Address letters can be used for directional prefixes, unit identifiers, building names, or other property-specific labeling. Deltana's traditional 4-inch collection includes letters A through Z, while its Modern B and E Series contain selected letters. Linnea's 5-inch stainless-steel series currently includes letters A through E. Confirm that every required character is available within one product family before selecting a style.
How to Choose the Right House Numbers
Start with the complete address and the intended mounting location, then narrow the selection by character size, style, material, finish, mounting method, and visibility. Ordering by appearance alone can lead to spacing problems or an installation method that does not suit the mounting surface.
- Write out every required character: List the full address, including repeated digits, directional letters, unit identifiers, or building letters. Most listings represent one individual character rather than an entire address set.
- Verify size and placement requirements: Check any applicable municipal, community, property-management, or homeowners association requirements for character height, location, visibility, and contrast before ordering.
- Calculate the full display width: Add the product-specific width of each number or letter plus the desired spacing. Characters within the same series rarely have identical widths.
- Choose the mounting appearance: Decide whether the numbers should sit closer to the surface or project outward with risers or standoffs. Raised characters require additional depth and may create a more pronounced shadow.
- Evaluate the mounting surface: Wood, composite trim, siding, metal, masonry, stone, and stucco can require different drill bits, anchors, fasteners, or installation techniques. Included hardware may not be suitable for every substrate.
- Compare finish and background contrast: Select a finish that remains distinct against the wall, column, plaque, or door where it will be installed. Also confirm that the material, finish care, and warranty are appropriate for the expected environmental exposure.
Materials, Styles & Finishes
The current collection includes product families identified as solid brass, stainless steel, and zinc. Deltana offers traditional solid-brass numbers and letters, zinc die-cast numbers, and stainless-steel Modern B and E Series characters. Linnea identifies its 5-inch address series as 304 stainless steel, while Sure-Loc offers product-specific stainless-steel, zinc, and floating number collections. Emtek construction and specifications should be confirmed on the individual listing rather than inferred solely from the finish name.
Current collection filters include Antique Nickel, Brushed Aluminum, Brushed Nickel, Brushed Stainless Steel, Flat Black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Paint Black, PVD Polished Brass, Satin Black, Satin Brass, Satin Nickel, Satin Stainless Steel, and Vintage Bronze. Finish availability differs by brand and series. A finish such as Brushed Aluminum describes the visible appearance shown for that product and should not automatically be interpreted as confirmation of its underlying material.
Similar finish names from different manufacturers may vary in color, sheen, texture, and aging characteristics. When coordinating address numbers with handlesets, door knockers, mailboxes, or lighting, compare actual manufacturer finish names and product images rather than assuming that every Satin Brass, Satin Nickel, or black finish will match exactly.
Featured House Number Brands
The current collection includes four manufacturers with distinct size ranges, materials, mounting systems, and design approaches. Not every brand offers letters, floating installation, or the same finish choices.
- Deltana: Deltana offers the broadest assortment currently represented, including traditional 4-inch and 6-inch solid-brass numbers, 4-inch zinc die-cast numbers, traditional 4-inch letters, and stainless-steel Modern B and E Series characters with risers.
- Emtek: Emtek's current Coastal Hardware Store assortment consists of individual 7-inch Modern House Numbers from 0 through 9. The series supports surface or through-bolt mounting and can be installed with optional standoffs for a raised appearance.
- Linnea: Linnea's current 5-inch address collection is made from 304 stainless steel and includes digits 0 through 9 and letters A through E. Current Coastal listings are shown in Satin Black and Satin Stainless Steel.
- Sure-Loc: The current Sure-Loc assortment includes 5-inch floating numbers, 5-inch zinc numbers, 6-inch house numbers, and 6-inch floating numbers. Finish availability differs among the four series.
Installation & Compatibility
House number installation varies considerably by manufacturer and series. Emtek's 7-inch Modern House Numbers support surface and through-bolt mounting, with optional standoffs. Deltana's modern stainless-steel collections include risers, while Sure-Loc offers products specifically identified as floating designs. Traditional and zinc characters may use a different mounting arrangement. Follow the product-specific instructions rather than applying one method to the entire collection.
Lay out the full address before drilling. Confirm the width and mounting points of every character, establish a level reference line, and test the proposed spacing across the entire display. When a mounting template is supplied, verify that it corresponds to the exact digit or letter being installed; a template for one character should not be assumed to fit another.
Also confirm that the supplied hardware is appropriate for the installation surface. Masonry, stone, stucco, siding, metal, composite panels, and wood may require different preparation or additional substrate-specific fasteners. Avoid assuming that screws, anchors, risers, or mounting templates are included unless the individual product description or installation guide states that they are.
For exterior-wall installations, follow the building-material manufacturer's guidance for drilling and protecting wall penetrations. Professional installation may be appropriate when the display is being mounted on stone, fragile masonry, metal cladding, elevated locations, or another surface where incorrect drilling could cause damage.
Shipping & Warranty Information
- Shipping: Fulfillment time varies by product and manufacturer. Coastal Hardware Store's shipping policy states that Quick Ship items usually leave the warehouse in 2-3 business days, while other products average 5-7 business days unless a different estimate appears in the product description. Orders of $100 or more qualify for free standard ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states and Washington, D.C. View Shipping Policy.
- Warranty: No single warranty applies to every house number in this collection. Product, material, finish, purchaser eligibility, environmental exclusions, and claim procedures vary by manufacturer and series. Review the individual product page and the manufacturer's current warranty before ordering, particularly when the numbers will receive direct weather or coastal exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions About House Numbers
What size house numbers should I choose?
The right size depends on the mounting area, viewing distance, background contrast, and any applicable local or property requirements. The current collection includes 4-inch, 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch product families. Compare the dimensions of every character because width and projection can vary even when the listed height is the same.
Are house numbers sold individually or as complete sets?
Most products in the current collection are listed as individual digits or letters. Add every character needed for the complete address and verify the quantity of repeated numbers before checking out. Do not assume that one listing includes the full 0-through-9 series or an entire custom address unless the product description expressly says so.
What is the difference between floating and direct-mount house numbers?
Floating house numbers project from the wall with mounting pins, risers, standoffs, or another product-specific support system. A direct-mount character generally sits closer to the mounting surface. The amount of projection, visible hardware, drilling pattern, and included components vary by manufacturer and model.
Does this collection include address letters?
Yes. Deltana offers traditional letters A through Z along with selected letters in its Modern B and E Series. Linnea's current 5-inch collection includes letters A through E. Letter availability is not the same across every series, so confirm all required characters before choosing a design.
Are all house numbers suitable for outdoor or coastal exposure?
No collection-wide outdoor or coastal rating was identified for every product. Materials, finishes, mounting hardware, care requirements, and warranty coverage vary by brand and series. Confirm the manufacturer's guidance for the exact product, especially where the numbers will receive direct rain, strong sunlight, humidity, or salt-air exposure.
Is mounting hardware included with every house number?
Included hardware varies by product. Some series include screws, risers, standoffs, or other mounting components, while others may require additional anchors or substrate-specific fasteners. Review the product description and installation instructions rather than assuming that every listing includes screws, anchors, and a template.
Shop House Numbers at Coastal Hardware Store
Coastal Hardware Store offers traditional and modern house numbers for exterior walls, entry columns, address plaques, gates, unit displays, and other compatible mounting locations. Compare individual numbers and letters from Deltana, Emtek, Linnea, and Sure-Loc by character size, material, finish, mounting style, projection, and price.
If you need help planning the width of an address, locating matching letters, comparing floating and direct-mount designs, or confirming product-specific installation hardware, our team can help you review the available options. Contact us at support@coastalhardwarestore.com or call us at 561-808-2588.