Name plates play a vital role in
identifying a house both in daylight and darkness. The name plates are
fixed on the front gate or front door of the house. These name plates
are nowadays available in variety of colors, designs and materials ,
thereby giving a enhancing look to the entire house. Installing name
plates is an effective way for police, fire, and medical services to
identify your house during any emergency.
Materials Used in Name Plates
- Wood
- Plastic
- Brass
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Bronze
Finishes on Name Plates
Name plates are available in various finishes. The wooden ones are
given different finishes like paint, oil paint, polishing and
varnishing, different wood finishes like rosewood, cherry, oak, teak
etc. The metal name plates have a wide range of finishes like chrome
plated, nickel plated, lacquered brass, unpolished brass, antique
finish, silver coated, black or white powder coating and so on.
Types of Name Plates
Name plates are available as two separate components:
- The manufactured Name Plate Insert: This allows the name
plate insert to be used in a variety of settings depending on the
specific holder like the same wood, plastic or metal name plate
insert can usually be removed and then again be reinserted into
another holder style with less effort. This helps in creating a new
name plate application.
- The Name Plate Holder: Various name plate holders are
there ranging from wall and door mounts to desk holders to cubicle
hangers.
Designs on Name Plates
Name plates are usually rectangular in shape but also available in
different other shapes. In wooden name plates, either your name can be
painted using a contrast color or your name can be engraved on the
plate. Some wooden name plates have metallic name embossed on the plate.
Similarly, in metal plates, your name is engraved on the plate or wooden
alphabets denoting your name is embossed on it. There are various mix
and match combination. Letter switch and name plates thus are not only
functional but also very fashionable pieces that can be fixed on the
entrance door to give a unique look to the entire entrance of your home.
