FlexRock Address Plaque

Here's a simple project that can vary in size according to your address and the size of the numbers you choose.

What You'll Need

Materials

• FlexRock (shown: "Oceanic")
• street numbers (shown: pewter finish)
• frame trim 5 ft (will vary according to size of frame you require)
• 3/8" plywood (backboard) 21" x 7" (adjust accordingly to suit your requirements)
• 3/4" galvanized nails
• 1/2" finishing nails 2134-032
• glazier points (optional)
• exterior wood glue 2020-850
• finishing paint

Tool Kit

• mitre saw 1347-037
• screw driver 1059-856
• hammer 1030-306
• clamps 1022-930, 1023-154 to 190
• measuring tape 1048-832
• builder's saw or hand saw 1265-197,
  1063-253
• cap, wainscot or panel moulding (available at Home Hardware Building and Home Building Centres)

Step By Step

1. Cut the wooden frame pieces to size using a mitre saw for 45º corners. We used cap moulding, but you can also use wainscoting or panel moulding. All three of these styles have a small notch that runs its length which will overlap the plywood back panel.
2. Attach the frame pieces, using 3/4" galvanized nails and exterior wood glue. Clamps come in handy here.
3. Cut the 3/8" plywood backboard to size. Ensure that this piece fits into the inside back piece of the frame.
4. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to apply a thin layer of FlexRock to the plywood surface.
5. When the FlexRock has cured, install the back board into frame, using exterior wood glue and 1/2" finishing nails or glazier points to hold the backboard in place. Friendly advice: Paint the frame first before installing the board.