Painted house numbers - How to?!

[EmED]

We don't have a house number outside our house at the moment and my husband likes the way some house have it painted/stencilled on in black on the wall near the door of the house. Is there someone local who can do this, or is it something you would do yourself with a stencil?

Thanks so much!

[Earl Aelfheah]

I've been wondering the exact same thing. Would love to know whether their is a company who will do this professionally for you.

[esmeonline]

I'd be inclined to use a professional sign writer- mainly because my attempt to stencil (basic) numerals on our bins was a disaster! Quick google search throws up:

http://www.alphasignwriting.co.uk/house_numbering.html

And this guy:

http://londonsignwriter.wordpress.com/category/painted-house-numerals-london-signwriter-ngs/

There must be lots more around- perhaps you could knock on a house with a painted number and ask who they used.

[giggirl]

Hello,

This isn't what you asked for but it could be a much cheaper option....

I bought my house number from ebay a few years ago. It was seriously cheap (about ?10) and although it's about 5 years old now there isn't a mark on it (i.e. not weathered at all) and I still think it looks super-stylish. Also, it stands out so delivery people etc can easily find the house number. I don't have the name of the ebay seller but it is similar to these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOUSE-SIGN-PLAQUE-DOOR-NUMBER-STREET-ACRYLIC-ETCHED-EFFECT-VINYL-BLACK-LETTERS-/331008038348?pt=UK_Home_HomeDecor_Accessories&hash=item4d119dd5cc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MODERN-HOUSE-SIGN-PLAQUE-DOOR-NUMBER-STREET-GLASS-EFFECT-ACRYLIC-ALUMINIUM-A015-/181008676950?pt=UK_Home_HomeDecor_Accessories&hash=item2a24f53856

When I first bought it I thought "this is too cheap it must be rubbish"; but 5 years on and I'm still happy with it.

If you want to see mine then PM me and I'll send you my address so you can't check it out.

[woodrot]

give agent provocateur a PM and see if he can do you soemthing

[Earl Aelfheah]

I came across this tutorial online http://jonesdesigncompany.com/decorate/painted-house-numbers/

[Annette Curtain]

We have this 'custom' one on order

http://www.signomatic.co.uk/order/basket/2763533?pass=83660601

[EmED]

Thank you so much for all the help :)