How to Mount a Ceramic House Sign

How to Mount a Ceramic House Sign and Make it Stand Out

Before you decide how to mount your house sign, take a few steps back. What do you see as you walk up to the front door? Is there a blank stretch of wall beside it, a stone pillar at the gate, or a mailbox at the end of the drive? Each spot gives the sign a different role.

Let the setting guide the mounting choice

On an exterior brick or stucco wall, vinyl siding or wooden post, I usually suggest a plaque with side holes if you might want to move it later. Screws let you take the sign down when you repaint the entrance or decide it would look better somewhere else.

On stone wall, a plaque without holes gives you a clean look if you want the painted design to take center stage. Silicone sealant or quick-setting cement are a good choice when you’ve found the right spot and intend to leave the plaque there.

Indoors, a rear hook makes sense for a lighter plaque, such as a kitchen or room sign. It arrives ready to hang, and the hook stays out of sight.

Make the support part of the design

A house sign can be a focal point even when there’s no obvious wall to put it on. A wooden frame can give a small plaque more presence against a broad wall. A decorative metal bracket can bring a sign out from the wall so it catches your eye as you come up the path. A freestanding garden stand can place a name plaque among the flowers, while a mailbox post gives an address sign a place closer to the road.

I include installation instructions with every plaque, but if you’re planning something a little different, send me a photo of the spot or support you have in mind before you order: I can help you choose a size and mounting option that work with your idea.

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