Kiaro: name plate engraving for VvE Zomergemstraat I

Name plate engraving for a consistent finish

Name plate engraving for new letterboxes and apartment doors: Kiaro Gebouwbeheer needed a suitable solution for the VvE Zomergemstraat I owners’ association in Breda. SDLG handled the process from on-site measurements and text layout through to production and installation. The commission covered this building, with house numbers 44 to 74.

The plates have a brushed aluminium-look finish with black lettering. Matching blank plates were also made where no name was requested or supplied. This kept the appearance consistent without requiring every resident to display a name.

Matching name plates for new letterboxes

After new letterboxes had been installed, the building manager needed name plates that fitted the available space. Plates were also required for the apartment doors. Residents, visitors and delivery staff needed to identify which name belonged to each apartment and letterbox.

The existing installation was the starting point. SDLG checked the dimensions and fixing method on site so that the new plates would fit the building.

Measure first, then check the names

SDLG measured the locations, prepared the text layouts and sent a digital proof for checking. Names and line breaks could therefore be reviewed before production began. Once approved, SDLG cut the plates to size and carried out the name plate engraving.

The blank positions mattered to the overall appearance too. Those plates were also made to fit, keeping a consistent finish across different names and layouts.

Checks before name plate engraving

For a similar project, check the digital proof against these points:

• The exact spelling, initials and line breaks for each apartment.
• Which text belongs at the letterbox and which at the apartment door.
• Which positions should remain blank without a resident’s name.
• The quantity for each text variant, including duplicate plates for different locations.

Name plate engraving, replacement and installation

The original commission was completed on 14 October 2026, including installation and replacement of existing plates. The result was clearly readable names at the letterboxes and apartment doors, with a finish suited to the building.

The two project photographs show the letterbox panels after installation. The door plates formed part of the commission but are not shown in these photographs.

Five extra plates after the initial installation

A repeat order followed because more residents wanted name plates. It initially comprised four plates for two apartments, followed by one extra plate for a third apartment. These five plates were additional to the original commission.

Feedback from Kiaro Gebouwbeheer

“How fantastic and quick. Many thanks to you too, and we will certainly think of you for a future project.”

Daniëlle Nijenhuis – Noy · KCC team leader · Kiaro Gebouwbeheer · translated from Dutch

Frequently asked questions about name plate engraving

What finish was used for the name plates?

These plates have a brushed aluminium-look finish with black lettering and were cut to size and engraved. For a new commission, the size, appearance and fixing method are agreed to suit the existing panels and doors.

Can positions without residents’ names still be finished?

Yes. For this commission, SDLG also made blank plates to size, so the unnamed positions matched the other name plates.

Did SDLG handle the installation?

Yes. SDLG provided the on-site measurements, production and installation for this project. For a new commission, the location, fixing method and any installation work are agreed in advance.

Discuss name plates for your building

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