Letter Plates & Tidies

Choosing a Letter Plate for Your Front Door

A letter plate provides a practical opening through which post can be delivered while also forming a visible part of your front door furniture. The right design will depend on your door, the existing letterbox aperture and the style of the property.

Simple letterbox flaps provide an understated finish, while more decorative designs suit Victorian, Georgian, cottage and other period-style entrances. A combined letter plate with knocker can be useful where you want both fittings incorporated into one coordinated design.

Letter Plate Materials and Finishes

The collection includes letter plates made from materials such as solid brass, pewter and cast iron. Available finishes vary by product and may include:

• Antique brass for a warm, traditionally aged appearance
• Polished brass for a bright and classic front-door finish
• Satin brass for a softer, brushed brass appearance
• Polished chrome for clean and reflective contemporary schemes
• Satin nickel for a subtle modern finish
• Matt bronze for a darker, understated appearance
• Black finishes for traditional, rustic and monochrome entrances

Finish availability and exterior suitability differ between products. Check the individual listing before ordering, particularly if your front door is in a coastal or highly exposed location.

How to Measure for a Letter Plate

If you are replacing an existing letter plate, do not choose from the overall width alone. Check the product drawing and compare the following measurements with your door:

• The overall width and height of the letter plate
• The size of the required door aperture
• The distance between the fixing centres
• The position and size of any existing screw holes
• The thickness of the door and length of the supplied fixings
• The clearance required for the flap or integrated knocker

The external plate should completely cover the door aperture and any marks or fixing holes left by the previous fitting. Always use the measurements shown on the individual product listing rather than assuming that letter plates follow one standard size.

Complete the Interior with a Letter Plate Tidy

A letter plate tidy is fitted to the interior face of the door, helping to provide a neat finish around the internal opening. Check that the tidy is large enough to cover the aperture and compatible with the dimensions of your chosen external plate.

Depending on the installation, a suitable internal flap or draught-reducing accessory may also help limit cold air entering through the opening. Compatibility and performance will depend on the individual product and door construction.

Matching Front Door Furniture

Coordinate your letter plate with complementary door knockers, front door numbers and exterior door furniture. Choosing fittings from the same finish range can help create a consistent appearance across your entrance.

Installation and Security Considerations

Letter plates are normally fitted through a prepared aperture in the door. Before cutting a new opening, confirm that the position will not interfere with panels, glazing, locks or other internal components.

Because a letter plate creates an opening through the door, avoid positioning keys or valuables within reach of it. If the plate is being installed in a fire-rated door, check the requirements of the complete doorset and use only compatible, appropriately tested components.

For exact measurements, fixing information and care instructions, please refer to the individual product listing. If you are unsure whether a letter plate will fit your door, contact our team with the aperture and fixing-centre measurements before ordering.