All of our products start with a Brush or Rolled Thick Base Coat of Exterior House Paint.The lettering is an Acrylic Paint which adheres like plastic. Finally sealed with a Exterior Semi-Gloss Finish, Brushed. After 25 yrs of Crafting we have found this is the only way to finish a wood product so it will last in the Elements. The Lumber we use is 3/4" X 6" Fence Slats in this category.Many other Vendors are selling products that are made of cheap lumber or are Spray Painted , Transfers, Decoupage,Stenciling ,Screen Printing and some are made of metal and the paint rusts off.All these seem to produce a 1 Year throw away Product if used outdoors.