Picking House Number Hardware for a Modern Facade
House numbers do two quiet jobs: they help a visitor or an ambulance find you, and they set the first impression of the entry. The thing most people miss is that these are usually sold as individual numerals, so a single address means ordering one of each digit you need. Size and contrast against the wall matter more than the font.
Material and mounting decide how they age. Solid brass and cast metal hold up outdoors far better than thin stamped pieces, and a floating or standoff mount adds a shadow line that reads well from the street. Check whether mounting hardware is included so you are not stuck mid-project.
Hillman House Number 6 Hillman 5-1/2" Plastic -, Matte Black
The Hillman entry here is a house number wearing a matte black finish.
The listed size is 5-1/2". Check that the mounting screws or template are included before install day.
Hillman House Number 1 Hillman 5-/2" Plastic -, Matte Black
From Hillman, this is a house number in a matte black finish.
It measures 5-/2" in the dimension the feed calls out. Pick a size that reads from the curb; a bigger numeral is easier for a driver to catch.
Hillman House Number 2 Hillman 5-1/" Plastic -, Matte Black
From Hillman, this is a house number wearing a matte black finish.
The listed size is 5-1/". Remember this is one digit, not a full address, so count how many of each numeral you need.
Hillman House Number 0 Distinctions 5" Floating Mount -, Nickel
From Hillman, this is a house number wearing a nickel finish.
It measures 5" in the dimension the feed calls out. These are sold as single numerals, so order one for each digit in your address.
Hillman House Number 1 Distinctions 5" Floating Mount -, Nickel
This is Hillman's take on a house number, wearing a nickel finish.
The listed size is 5". These are sold as single numerals, so order one for each digit in your address.
Hillman House Number 2 Distinctions 5" Floating Mount -, Nickel
This is Hillman's take on a house number, in a nickel finish.
The listed size is 5". Remember this is one digit, not a full address, so count how many of each numeral you need.
Choosing well
Order one numeral per digit, pick a size that reads from the curb, and mount to a surface that suits the included hardware. Readable beats clever every time when someone is looking for your door in the dark.
At a glance: how these compare
| Product | Brand | Finish | Type | Key detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillman House Number 6 Hillman 5-1/2" Plastic -, Matte Black | Hillman | Matte Black | house number | 5-1/2" |
| Hillman House Number 1 Hillman 5-/2" Plastic -, Matte Black | Hillman | Matte Black | house number | 5-/2" |
| Hillman House Number 2 Hillman 5-1/" Plastic -, Matte Black | Hillman | Matte Black | house number | 5-1/" |
| Hillman House Number 0 Distinctions 5" Floating Mount -, Nickel | Hillman | Nickel | house number | 5" |
| Hillman House Number 1 Distinctions 5" Floating Mount -, Nickel | Hillman | Nickel | house number | 5" |
| Hillman House Number 2 Distinctions 5" Floating Mount -, Nickel | Hillman | Nickel | house number | 5" |
Finishes and details above come from the current product listings. No pricing is shown here because feed prices go stale fast; check the retailer for the latest.
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