How to Make Cement Board House Numbers
Making exterior house numbers can be an affordable and long-lasting solution when you use heavy-duty cement board. Learn how to make a custom design using any font, exterior-grade paint and some hardware.
Create Template
The variety of fonts available on an ordinary computer opens up a world of options when you’re looking to make house numbers. Size the numbers five to six inches tall and print them out on a sheet of paper.
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Cut Them Out
Use a utility blade to carefully cut the numbers from the paper.
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Attach Templates
Use a spray adhesive on the backside of your numbers and adhere the tacky paper onto the cement board.
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Cut Out the Numbers
Depending on your house numbers, you might find it helpful to rely on a variety of tools. The coping saw can be used to navigate the edge of the numbers, but a hole saw or jigsaw will come in handy for removing the center in numbers like 0, 4, 6, 8 and 9.
Cut Out the Numbers
When cutting cement board, always wear a respirator to avoid inhaling the cement-board dust and goggles to prevent it from getting in your eyes.
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Sand the Edges
After all the numbers are cut, use a piece of fine-grade sandpaper to smooth out sharp edges and irregularities on the numbers.
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Prime and Paint
Prime and paint the custom house numbers with exterior paint to seal and weatherproof them.
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Attach Hooks
Using 1/4” screws wrapped in a piece of fine-gauge wire creates a flush hook that can be used for a variety of installations.
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Installation
Consider how and where you are going to install your house numbers. If your house is set back from the street, choose to hang them on a roadside tree to make them more visible.
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