Steel House Numbers, Made to Order in South Africa

Art on Steel makes laser-cut steel house numbers in a range of sizes, from a compact 220x300mm plate up to a 1000mm statement sign for larger properties and lodges. Each number is cut from 2mm mild steel or, on request, 2mm brushed stainless steel, then finished in a Ferrograin black powder coat or a smooth white powder coat built for South African sun and rain. Numbers start at R699 and are made to order, not pulled off a shelf, which is why they hold their finish long after cheaper imports fade.

Every number starts as a flat sheet of 2mm steel, cut on a laser to keep the edges of each digit sharp and the proportions consistent across every size. Mild steel is the standard option. Brushed stainless steel is available if you want a house number that never needs repainting, ever. After cutting, each piece goes through powder coating rather than paint, since paint chips and powder coat bonds to the metal under heat. Black orders get a Ferrograin finish, a textured coat that hides fingerprints and small scratches better than a flat gloss. White orders get a smooth powder coat for a cleaner, more architectural look.

These aren't rush jobs. Lead time runs four to six weeks, because each batch is cut, coated, and checked by hand before it leaves the workshop. That's longer than a mass importer, and it's deliberate. Steel that's been properly prepped and coated survives a Cape winter or a Highveld hailstorm; steel that's rushed through the process doesn't. If you've read our reviews, this is the thing customers mention most: the finish holds up.

Every order over R2,000 ships free within South Africa. Orders under that go out for R125 in Gauteng or R135 elsewhere, with dispatch in two to three days once your number is in stock, or within the four to six week production window if it's made to order.

FAQ

What are Art on Steel house numbers made of? Each number is cut from 2mm steel, either standard mild steel or brushed stainless steel on request, and finished in either a black Ferrograin powder coat or a smooth white powder coat.

Are steel house numbers safe for outdoor use in South Africa, including coastal areas? Yes. The powder coating is built for sun and rain exposure. For coastal areas, mild steel orders can request a zinc undercoat before the powder coat goes on, adding a real barrier against salt air corrosion. Brushed stainless steel skips that step entirely, since the material resists corrosion on its own and holds up in high-salt environments without any extra coating.

How long does it take to get a house number made and delivered? Production takes four to six weeks, since each number is laser-cut, powder-coated, and quality-checked individually rather than mass-produced. Delivery after that is two to three days in Gauteng and up to seven days for the rest of South Africa.

Can I personalise my house number, or choose a custom size? Yes. House numbers come in three standard sizes, small, medium, and large, and can be ordered in black or white finish, mild steel or stainless steel.

What's the return policy if I order the wrong number or change my mind? Standard stock items can be exchanged or returned for store credit within 14 days, with a 7% fee applied to cash or EFT refunds. Custom and made-to-order house numbers, which is most of what we sell, are not eligible for refund once production has started, since each one is cut specifically for your order.