How to Install Self Adhesive Door Numbers Like a Pro
There are many benefits of having an adhesive door number on your building or property. The most obvious is that they provide you with a practical way to identify your property, especially if it's a high rise or a multi-story building. Identifying your structure from afar will help in reducing the risk of robbery and vandalism. If you have security cameras fitted, you also have a record of potential perpetrators, which can help apprehend suspects. This article looks at how you can get self adhesive modern house numbers for your building and property.
The 1st thing you need to do when choosing adhesive door numbers is to choose the style of numbers you want. You can either get them pre-made, or you can make your own if you are a DIY nut. If you are thinking about making them yourself, then you will need to obtain a set of pliers, scissors, a drill, and some screws. You must use a good quality set of tools as cheap ones can easily scratch and damage the door or windows.
Marking of house numbers with Marking Pen
Once you have gained the tools, you will need to mark the numbers onto the door or window. This is usually done by using a marking pen, which is held flat against the wall. You then use the pencil to mark in each of the six evenly spaced holes. The most commonly used way to celebrate these holes is to use a small sharp needle with a long string. Sketch a line along the center of the hole to know where to drill the screws into the wood.
After you have marked the holes, use a screwdriver to pry the wall's straight edge to remove the wooden frame. You should then be left with just the single vertical line to use as a guide to drill the holes for the numbers. Drill the holes to a depth of around two millimeters and ensure that the screws are screwed into the wood tightly. After this is complete, you can attach the strings to the adhesive letters using the appropriate screws.
Installation of adhesive door numbers
Once this is complete, you can attach the numbers to the inside of the door. Use a series of small nuts to hold the numbers in place. You can then mark the outside of the numbers onto the outside of the door. Using a screwdriver, you can then screw the string, nuts, and washers onto the door. After this is complete, you can attach the horizontal line to the top of the numbers to form a vertical line, which will help mark the holes for the screws.
It would be best if you then used a series of pliers to pull back on both ends of the horizontal line until you get a mark on both the outside and inside the numbers. This is the mark from where you will drill the screw into the wood. Once you have prepared the screw, you will have created a horizontal line. You can then use the same screwdriver to mark this horizontal line onto the other side of the door.
Using the spirit level, you can drill a series of small holes into the wood near the sign you made on the wall and add the screws. Finally, use the screwdriver to screw the screw holes onto the screw line. Continue this process until all of the numbers on the wall have been marked. You will then want to make sure that the screw holes line up with each other before you drill through any more wood.
Use of tools
If you are considering fixing them yourself, then you must get the right tools. Getting the wrong device can lead to damaging your walls or, even worse, getting the screw pulled out of the wall. Choosing the correct size of the screw is very important. If you have any questions about what size screw to get, I would recommend asking a professional before going ahead and doing it yourself. As a rule of thumb, it is recommended you buy the largest screw you can find that can handle the adhesive door numbers you are using.