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DIY Modern House Numbers using Hot Glue

4/17/2019

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This post is sponsored by Surebonder.
It became obvious to me that I'd been planning to add address numbers to my house when I found the perfect numbers tucked away in a drawer! I had completely forgotten about them. Would I embarrass myself if I said I'd had them since my home remodel in 2012?? 

I'll just make myself feel better by saying I never found the right project up until now! We partnered with Surebonder, a family owned and operated manufacturer of hot melt products since 1968, to come up with the perfect modern house number sign for my house.

We used simple materials that required only easy cuts and the entire thing is constructed with Surebonder's 3-Minute Construction Hot Glue. Did you know such a thing existed? Take a look at how it all came together. 
How to make a modern number sign with hot glue.
We are using a cedar board since the sign will be exposed to the elements. We chose these modern looking 4" numbers but any style could be used as well as a little larger size. I would not go smaller than 4" though.

Materials/Tools:


  • 3/4 in. x 4 in. x 12 ft. Cedar Board (Home Depot)

  • House Numbers (Amazon)

  • Professional 60 Watt 18 Volt Cordless Full Size Glue Gun (Amazon)

  • Construction Grade Hot Melt Glue Sticks - 3 Minute Working Time - Full Size - 10" Length (Amazon)

  • Silicone Glue Gun Pad - 19" x 19" (Online)

  • Solar Dusk to Dawn Lights (Amazon)

  • Brick Clip Hooks, Fits Brick 2-1/8" to 2-1/2" in Height (Amazon)

  • Heavy Duty D-Ring Picture Hangers - 2 Hole with Screws (Amazon)

  • Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, quart, Satin (Amazon)

  • Dremel GO-01 4V Max Cordless Screwdriver with USB Charger (Amazon)

  • Miter saw or miter box (Amazon)

Modern house number sign with planter pieces.
We cut all the pieces to size on a miter saw, but this could be easily accomplished with a hand saw and miter box. There are four boards for the front, two for the back, two to make up the "planter" box and additional two boards for the sides of the box. The measurements were all based on the width of the cedar board which is approximately 3 1/3 inches wide. The size of the sign can be adjusted according to your preferences.
Using a battery powered Surebonder hot glue gun.
We made ourself a little corner jig out of faux Duplo blocks. You, of course, could use a commercial corner jig, but our little kids' block one worked quite nicely. We needed a way to keep the vertical and horizontal edges straight. Steph and I worked as a team, I glued and she put the parts together. Hot glue, as you know, cools fast, so it's helpful to have a buddy so you can work quickly.
Using the Surebonder large silicone mat.
Once the front was assembled and glue cooled, we flipped it over and attached boards at both ends. The old iron weights are just adding a little pressure as the glue cools and sets. We are working on the Surebonder large silicone mat which is great for avoiding glueing parts to your tabletop.
The Surebonder 3- Minute construction adhesive being used as weatherproofing.
I'm even using hot glue on the seams to add a little weatherproofing to help keep water from getting under the boards.
Modern address sign with planter.
The planter part of the sign was glued into place and weighted down.
Modern address sign with planter box for faux or real plants.
The sign front and back was finished with a couple of coats of spar urethane to help protect it from the weather.
How to use a Dremel automatic screwdriver to attach address numbers.
Time to attach the numbers, back hangers, and solar dusk to dawn lights.
Hanging the modern address sign on the brick clips.
Those hooks on the brick are the coolest invention! You can hang stuff on your brick without putting holes in either the brick or mortar. They clip onto the brick. The rings on the back of the sign fit easily onto the clips.
The all glue constructed modern address number sign is finished!
Wow! I could not be more pleased with how this turned out. It was worth the almost 7 year wait for the perfect modern address sign!
Improve your home's curb appeal with this DIY address sign. Fill the rustic planter with faux or real succulents or flowers. Dusk to dawn solar lights helps improve sign visibility at night.
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Please note: This post is sponsored by Surebonder. We received product and compensation for this project. All thoughts and opinions are our own.

FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

FYI: Affiliate links are being used on this page. Purchasing via these links help support MDP!

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6 Comments
Earnestine Johnson
5/3/2019 08:24:36 pm

Is there a cutting list for the 'Modern House Address Sign'? Did I miss it?
Thanks,
Ej

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Steph
5/5/2019 10:20:28 am

Hi Earnestine, we mentioned them in the video, but the cuts might be different for you depending on the size of the letters you get.

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Andie
5/20/2019 04:11:40 am

Love it! What size numbers did you use?

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Steph
5/20/2019 06:12:44 pm

Thanks Andie! 4"

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Bree
3/9/2021 12:26:02 am

What and where did you get the solar dust to dawn lights for the house number planter box.

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Steph
3/9/2021 08:01:36 am

Amazon: https://amzn.to/38pOacx

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