Art on Steel's precision laser-cut house numbers combine durability with a modern finish — powder-coated to resist South Africa's sun, rain, and coastal air, available in a range of designs, sizes, and finishes, and backed by a 4.93/5 rating across 1,201 verified customer reviews.
First impressions matter. When guests or deliveries arrive at your home, the first thing they encounter is the exterior — and your house number is a key detail that can enhance your curb appeal.
What size house number do I need?
Numbers should be at least 100–150mm tall for a property set 5–15 metres back from the pavement, and 200mm or taller for anything set further back. Taller digits stay legible at night and from a moving vehicle — the most common sizing mistake is choosing a number that looks bold in a photo but disappears against a real wall from the street. Art on Steel's individual digit line (House Numbers | Modern and House Numbers | Bold) comes in Small (200mm), Medium (300mm), and Large (400mm), so you can match the size to your actual distance from the road rather than guessing.
Which finish holds up in my climate?
South Africa's climate isn't uniform, and the right finish depends on where the house number will actually live.
Inland properties
Powder-coated mild steel resists UV fading and moderate moisture with minimal upkeep, and it's the standard finish across Art on Steel's house number range.
Coastal properties
Salt air attacks standard powder-coated mild steel faster than it will inland, so brushed stainless steel — available on the Modern and Bold digit line — is the finish that holds its look for years without repainting or touch-ups. If you're on the coast, it's worth choosing stainless up front rather than replacing a mild-steel set a few years in.
What design options are available?
Each house number design has its own fixed typeface, chosen to match its overall style:
- Modern homes: designs such as AOS1, AOS9 and AOS18 use clean, minimalist cut-outs.
- Nature and animal motifs: designs such as AOS3, AOS4 and AOS15 pair the numbers with a tree, bee or other motif.
- Decorative designs: designs such as AOS16 and AOS21 add scrollwork or ornate detailing around the numbers.
A different font can be requested at order time if you'd prefer to move away from a design's standard typeface. See the house number design guide for photos, sizes and prices across the full range.
How should house numbers be mounted?
Three mounting approaches cover most South African homes:
- Flush screw mounting — the most secure method, suited to both face brick and plastered masonry. On face brick, drill into the brick itself rather than the mortar joint. On plaster, anchor into the masonry behind it, not the plaster alone.
- Floating spacer mounting — numbers stand slightly proud of the wall on standoffs, creating a shadow effect that suits modern homes.
- Mounting tape — fine for lightweight indoor pieces, but not a substitute for mechanical fixing on an outdoor, weather-exposed house number.
All mounting screws and plugs are included with Art on Steel house numbers, so there's no separate hardware to source.
Is this made to order?
Yes — every house number is cut, personalised, and powder-coated or finished in stainless to order rather than kept in stock. Standard designs typically take around 2 weeks in production; custom or personalised designs can take up to 6 weeks, since dispatch is gated on drawing approval even though production is engaged and paid for at the time of order.
What does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on orders over R2,000. Below that, it's R140 within Gauteng or R160 elsewhere in South Africa.
What do customers say?
"10/10 — from when I placed my order until it was delivered, the service was brilliant. I absolutely love our house number. Highly recommended."
— Marisa W., Verified Buyer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Great service — love our new house number, great communication and efficient service. Thank you to Art on Steel!"
— Thea J., Verified Buyer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Beautiful high-quality product — thank you for my beautiful house number plate. I appreciate your attention to using the correct design and font, and communication with me personally about the changes."
— Monica K., Verified Buyer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How do you maintain steel house numbers?
Clean regularly with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, and check and tighten screws or fixings annually to ensure stability.
Browse the House Numbers collection and find a style that suits your home.