Nameplates

A nameplate is a decorative lacquered brass plate mounted next to or above your front door with the resident's name(s) engraved. A classic decorative facade element that is frequently found alongside house numbers and letter plates in monumental renovations, 1930s housing designs, and classic townhouses. Functional : visitors and delivery personnel can immediately identify which family or business lives or works here. Aesthetic : a warm gold brass finish with decorative edging provides a monumental appearance that suits classic architecture. Material : solid brass with a UV-resistant lacquer coating. Typically 5-10 years UV-resistant in normal facade applications. In the Deurbeslag Expert nameplate collection, you will find models, all from Intersteel in a lacquered brass finish: 101×27×4 mm (compact for door-side mounting), 133×50×5 mm (common standard size), and 133×50×6 mm with edging (extra-thick version with decorative edging detail for monumental renovations).

What is a nameplate and how do you use it?

A nameplate is a small decorative plate for name identification. Placement: commonly on the facade next to the front door (left or right side of the doorpost) or directly on the front door above the house number. Height 1.5-1.8 m from the street. Name display: typically, the name is engraved or applied using laser or physical engraving. When ordering an Intersteel nameplate: we can arrange a suitable engraving service for you via a local engraver, or we supply the nameplate blank for self-engraving. Family or company name: typically one or two lines of engraving (family name + house number, or company name + caption). Size selection: 101×27 mm compact for one-line engraving (typically family name only). 133×50 mm standard for two lines (family name + address or profession). For monumental renovation: thicker version 133×50×6 mm with decorative border detail for an authentic monumental statement.

Intersteel. Three sizes for different applications

The models from Intersteel (Dutch mid-segment, factory in Poland, market leader for 30+ years) differ in size and finish. Intersteel Nameplate 101×27×4 mm lacquered brass: most compact version. For situations where facade space is limited, or where the nameplate needs to be small next to an existing house number and letter plate. Suitable for single-line engraving (family name only). Thickness of 4 mm creates a compact yet sturdy statement. Intersteel Nameplate 133×50×5 mm lacquered brass: most common standard size for Dutch facade applications. Two-line engraving possible (e.g., family name + "Hofstraat 12"). Thickness of 5 mm. A beautiful visual statement. Intersteel Nameplate 133×50×6 mm with lacquered brass rim: thickest version with decorative rim detail. For monumental renovation where an authentic 1930s statement is desired. Thickness of 6 mm provides a prominent appearance. When in doubt: 101×27 mm for small facade positions; 133×50×5 mm most common; 133×50×6 mm with rim for monumental applications. All three are lacquered brass for a warm gold appearance.

Sizes and compatibility

Three dimensions determine which nameplate is suitable. Length × height × thickness: 101×27×4 mm compact; 133×50×5 mm standard; 133×50×6 mm with rim, thick with rim detail. Mounting: all Intersteel nameplates have pre-drilled holes or a screw mounting system. M3 or M4 screws through the door frame or facade mortar. For facade (stone): pre-drill with a masonry drill bit + plastic plug + matching screw. For front door (wood): pre-drill with a 3-4 mm wood drill bit. Raised height from street level: 1.5-1.8 m is common for visibility and delivery reach. Next to letter plate or house number: commonly to the left or right of the front door, 5-10 cm distance to existing facade elements. For matching with the facade version: lacquered brass matches the brass doorknob, brass house number, and brass letter plate. Avoid visual conflict with other finish types on the same facade.

Combine with other front door hardware

Nameplate combined in complete front door and facade package. Front door hardware main hub for complete front door package. House numbers for matching house number digits. Brass house numbers for warm gold matching. Mailboxes for letter plate versions. Brass mailboxes for matching mailbox. Bell push button bell push button. Brass bell push button for matching brass bell push button. Front door knobs, Brass front door knob for matching door knob. Front door handles, Brass door handles for matching handle. Security hardware SKG3 for SKG-compliant package. Hubs: door hardware hub, brass door hardware.

Engraving options

Intersteel nameplates are supplied blank. Engraving is arranged separately. Two engraving methods: Laser engraving. Fine, precise line engraving, commonly black or dark brown with a brass finish. Modern, sleek appearance. Mechanical engraving (engraver). Deep traditional engraving with chisel finish, commonly blank (silver-glossy metal-against-brass contrast) or black-filled. Classic, monumental appearance. Letter styles: serif (classic with edge detail on letters), sans-serif (modern, sleek), or script (elegant handwritten). Serif font is common for 1930s homes. Ordering engraving: after receiving your blank Intersteel nameplate, ask a local engraver or send the plate to specialized engraving companies. Upon request, we can recommend a Dutch engraver with experience with our Intersteel nameplates. Name space: 101×27 mm, suitable for 8-12 letters, single line; 133×50 mm suitable for 12-18 letters, one line or two short lines.

Ordering and advice

Order before 8:00 PM? Then your Intersteel nameplate will be on your doormat the next working day, provided the product is in stock. For non-stock products, we will communicate the delivery time in advance. On average, this is 1-2 weeks from the Intersteel factory. Are you unsure whether to choose 101×27×4 mm (compact single line), 133×50×5 mm (standard two lines), or 133×50×6 mm with border (monumental 1930s)? Or are you wondering which engraving style suits your facade (laser-modern, serif-classic, sans-serif-modern, script-elegant)? Send a photo of your front door or facade with existing facade elements (house number, letter plate, doorbell button) plus your desired name text to info@deurbeslag-expert.nl. We will help you choose the right nameplate size and can recommend a matching engraving service upon request.