Thursday, August 26, 2010

Faux Pressed Tin House Number Tutorial


What do your house numbers say?  


"Are you positive or are you negative?"




"Has anyone seen my glasses?"

 



"Hey. Buddy. Over here."





I think (I hope) mine say, "Welcome, come right in".  
(Well, maybe not really cuz that could be a little creepy, but--
you know what I mean...)








Looks like old pressed tin? Guess again.  
These house numbers are made from 
Fasade Decorative Thermoplastic Panels.   
Seriously, folks, that's what they call it.  There's got to be some poor marketing guy out of a job over that.  But, in other, better words it's faux pressed tin.


Panels are 18"x24" and come in several colors and patterns for $18.95 at Home Depot.



Here's how I did it...
  1. Find a type style you like on your computer and print the house numbers the size you need.  Thicker styles are better and it might also help to print them in bold. I think mine were enlarged about 600x.  You have to play around with this a little to get the right size.
  2. Cut the numbers out and place them upside down on the backside of the sheet of faux tin.  Adjust the number so you'll get the best pattern on the finished piece.
  3. Trace around the pattern with a marker (that's why you'll want to do it on the back) and cut out the number.
I attached my numbers over my door with liquid nail and taped them in place until they dried making sure they were level and evenly spaced . Adjust this step according to the surface you''ll be attaching your house numbers to.














I see a monogram in my mailbox's future...



I'll linking up with Donna @ Funky Junk Interiors


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33 comments:

  1. You are just about the cleverest girl alive ;)

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  2. Laughing at the name. Yup, bad name. Love the numbers though. Thanks for sharing.

    Brittany
    http://www.prettyhandygirl.com

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  3. I love this. Looks like they are very easy to cut. I could imagine lots of uses. hmmmm....let me see.

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  4. These house numbers are inspired! Love them! Thanks for stopping by my blog. When you have a second, you might be interested in seeing what I did with ceiling tin + house numbers for my mailbox. http://clustres.blogspot.com/2010/05/address-number-play.html

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  5. Wow! Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. I'm always amazed at what other bloggers are doing...and you are no exception! This is such a creative idea and your house is gorgeous.

    We are planning to work on the outside of our home this Fall...I'll have to tuck this idea away for later!

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  7. What a clever idea! LOVE your sweet little cottage! So cute and cozy!

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  8. Wow, those are gorgeous numbers! I never would have thought to use the faux tin. Ours are just black faux cast iron (aka plastic).

    Thanks for commenting on my post about painting the door! Your cottage is absolutely gorgeous.

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  9. How cute! You always have the BEST ideas for unique projects in your house.

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  10. What an awesome idea! It looks great! I have seen these faux tin tiles at Home Depot but I would have NEVER thought of doing this!!

    Simply Genius!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  11. So clever! I've seen this stuff used on kitchen back splashes, it looks real. Love your numbers and your house, they look great.

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  12. What a great idea! I wish I would have seen this before ordering ours!

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  13. I love your house! The numbers look great. What a clever project!!!

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  14. Great shape to the numbers that you picked. I think your house is adorable and it deserved a great number.

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  15. This is a GREAT idea! I love it! What a fun and different way to display house numbers. This could be used in several different ways, too. Can't wait to see your mailbox! ;)

    Thank you for linking up t my Friday link party! It was great to see you there and I hope to see you next week as well! Have a great weekend.

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  16. Love it. I saw your link on Weekend Wrap Up and just had to drop by . I absolutely love tin anything, I even have a tinman on my mantel (from the Wizard of Oz!).

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  17. Wow, and you can just cut it with scissors? Can't get easier than that!

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  18. I love this material and love the creative way you used it! Been dying to buy myself a panel of this pseudo-tin tile and now I'm gonna do it! Partyin with you at Fingerprints on the Fridge!

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  19. Very creative. Just had to say hi. I'm new to your site and just love it. I'll be back. I have a 1940 house also that I just love. Can't wait to read more. Thanks.
    Amanda

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  20. Well, sugar, I love your blog and especially the carport redo! Okay, okay, okay!!! I'm a follower now, chick. :-) Just super duper darling blog. Give us more ideas!
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  21. You are living in MY house! I have always wanted a beautiful little cottage like yours! I love it!

    This is such a great idea...very clever! They look great on your cottage!

    I popped over from Laurie's to say hello! It has been a joy to discover your blog! I have had a little peek around and can't wait to see what you will be up to next!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  22. Unique idea! Love this project! I saw your comment on my page for my Cupcake Tree. I'm following your blog now! Fantastic!!
    ~Kelly

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  23. So creative! Great numbers.

    - The Tablescaper

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  24. That is a fantastic idea, and as always "You think of everything"!!!

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  25. What a fun idea! I've seen these "Fasade Decorative Thermoplastic Panels" at Lowe's and thought they were great~ I'm laughing at the marketing guy out of a job...what was he thinking?

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  26. Saw you on Tatertots and Jello, and I LOVE this idea! I've been thinking about adding a house number to our front porch, so this is perfect timing. Thank you for the inspiration! I'm going to add your blog to my reading list. :)

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  27. Love those numbers! You have definitely inspired me to do the same!

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  28. I just found your blog and I'm so impressed with everything you have done to your home! It looks fabulous!

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  29. Oh my goodness! I found your blog through Coastal Charm this morning and I could not stop looking. I went through your entire blog to see everything you had posted! (love your grandtwins) You have a charming house and are full of wonderful ideas. I'm a follower now.. can't wait to see more!

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  30. How clever you are and what a fun post! I am your newest follower.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  31. Just LOVE these!! I always see those faux tins at Home Depot and wonder what I could do with them. Super cute!

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  32. Your home has such wonderful curb appeal. Those numbers are perfect additions!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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  33. Brilliant use of those panels and the numbers look gorgeous on your house!

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