How to Make a Wooden Frame for Tile Address Numbers

Place frames around tile address numbers to attach to siding houses.

Tile address numbers add a decorative touch to the outside of your home while serving an important purpose for you to receive your mail or invited guests. You can affix the tiles directly to your home if your house's exterior is made out of concrete or stucco. Create a wooden frame for your tile address numbers if attaching them to siding or other wood surfaces.

Things You'll Need

• Wood backing
• Tile numbers
• Wood panels
• Table saw
• Wood glue
• 1-inch brads
• 120-grit sandpaper
• Stain
• Utility knife
• Tile adhesive
• Rag

Instructions

1. Align tiles on the wood backing until centered. Draw a line around the tiles with a pencil. Remove the tiles as you will create a frame around the outline.

2. Cut the wood panels with a table saw to fit the panels on the wood backing. Apply wood glue to the back of the panels. Adhere panels to the backing around the penciled outline.

3. Nail in 1-inch brads into the ends of each panel. Sand around the brad to remove any mars or splintered wood. Apply wood stain and allow the frame to dry.

4. Score the outlined area inside the framing with the utility knife. Place tile adhesive on the back of the tile. Secure to the inside of the frame.

5. Clean any adhesive that seeps up around the tiles with a damp rag. Allow the adhesive to cure.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose a wood that is weather-resistant and is not prone to bug infestation, such as cedar.

References

• Spanish Plates: About Our Spanish Products
• Elegant Address Plaques: Home