An aluminium mailbox stands out for its clean lines and matte or brushed finish. All the models shown are made from aluminium, often combined with stainless steel for the flap or the lock. Below you can read what sets aluminium apart from stainless steel and steel, and what to look out for when choosing.
Aluminium is light, dimensionally stable and resistant to changing weather conditions. That makes it suitable for a mailbox that hangs on a facade or wall for years without you having to worry about rust. The surface treatment, usually a powder coating or a brushed finish, determines how low-maintenance the model remains.
You can choose from a wide colour palette, including more than 2000 RAL colours, so that the mailbox matches the joinery, the facade stone or the front door. A design mailbox is not a loose accessory: the proportions, the flap and the placement together form one whole.
Anyone looking for a rust-free mailbox often ends up with stainless steel or inox. Stainless steel has a recognisable sheen and is particularly corrosion-resistant, which makes it popular in coastal areas. Inox is the common term for the same material, with a brushed or mirrored finish.
Aluminium stands out because of its lower weight and the possibility of powder coating it in virtually any colour. Where stainless steel mainly gives a technical, metallic look, aluminium leaves more room for a subdued or, on the contrary, pronounced colour. You will find models in aluminium, and in some versions stainless steel is used for specific parts such as the flap or the lock mechanism.
A mailbox on the facade or in a wall requires well-considered placement. Take into account the height at which the postman delivers, the accessibility from the street side and the space for the flap. For models with a parcel compartment or a combination lock, additional considerations apply, such as the clearance for opening and the way you manage the code.
If you want certainty about the exact requirements for mail delivery, we refer you to bpost or a recognised point of sale. They can inform you about the applicable agreements. For the installation itself, it is best to choose a surface that is sturdy enough and a position in which the mailbox does not hang in the way of pedestrians.
Further reading: Aluminium or steel · Design mailbox · All models
That depends on your preference. Aluminium is light and can be powder coated in many colours, which makes it ideal for a design mailbox that matches your facade. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is more corrosion resistant and has a metallic look. All the models shown are made of aluminium, sometimes with stainless steel parts.
Frequently asked questions
Go through the selection guide or find a recognised point of sale near you.