Hey there! Welcome to Pins and Pine home decor located in Effingham, IL. I'm Kathy the owner and creator. All of my signs are made from Birch or Pine. I only use paint, no vinyl. All signs come ready to hang with a d-ring picture hanger on the back. Birch and pine signs may have knots and imperfections, which give the signs more character. If you would like a sign more or less weathered looking than in the listing photos, please just make a comment when purchased. Our signs are custom made to order and typically take 1-2 weeks for completion, but if you have a certain deadline, I can usually make it work. We always love to create custom pieces, feel free to reach out to us to bring your idea to life.