Glass transoms need gilded house numbers
We install gilded house numbers at many historical homes in Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Below, you can see a fine example of beautiful gold leaf transom numbers on a traditional brick rowhouse in Baltimore City. Double gold leaf with a hand-painted outline and backup paint is sure to make your transom look better than ever. Some additional photos show more detail of the glass gilding process.
Learn more about our Transom Window House Numbers. Here, we provide you with more detailed information and photos of the process from start to finish!
Gilded house numbers: a full-day job
The entire process takes most of a day to complete. Our standard pricing is for a 5-inch tall number. If you desire taller numbers, the job will take longer, and the price will reflect the difference in time. Our shop is in Edgewater, Maryland, and we travel to historic homes across the region. If you would like more information about our glass gilding and other gold leaf signs and services, please contact us without hesitation. We are always glad to help with answers to your questions.
With careful review, we avoid mistakes
Below, you’ll see a photo of the numbers after the first application of gold leaf. These numbers need a second application, followed by touch-ups. Before backing up the numbers with black paint, we check carefully to make sure the gold leaf has no tiny holes. In addition, we review each number closely so that no small detail is missed.
How do you protect gilded house numbers?
Brendon Brandon backs up each number with black backing paint. Once the paint is dry, we clean away the excess gold leaf from the glass around the numbers. This step takes patience to do right, so we review the numbers closely again to be sure no detail is missed. Rushing any part of the process could ruin the job and mean starting over from the beginning. Finally, after many hours of patience and perfect timing, your numbers are ready to shine.
Contact Designs & Signs
The quickest way to get started on your project is to send us an email.
We can also be reached by phone at (410) 798-5115.