Wall Mounted Engraved Double Sided Swinging Sign
Wall Mounted Engraved Double Sided Swinging Sign
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- Sustainably Sourced
- Handmade in Devon
- Bespoke Designs
These Farmhouse Style Engraved Double Sided Swinging Signs make a lasting impression and are perfect for mounting outside your shop or home. These traditional swinging signs are strong, endure outdoors, and hang on a marine grade stainless steel mechanism that is secure and sturdy.
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Product Description
Key Features | Wall Mounted Hanging Sign
• Handmade from sustainably sourced Devon oak
• Double-sided design for maximum visibility
• Fully customisable text, font style, lettering colour, logos, and sizing
• Available with black, white, natural, or reflective lettering finishes
• Optional reflective lettering for enhanced visibility at night
• Marine-grade stainless steel hanging mechanism and fittings
• Suitable for residential and commercial properties
• Finished with durable exterior-grade paints suitable for outdoor use
• Supplied with all required fixings for installation
• Design proof provided for approval before carving
Sizes and Dimensions | Wall Mounted Hanging Sign
Engraved Plaque
• Custom lengths available from 40 cm to 70 cm
• Approximate height: 20–25 cm
• Approximate thickness: 3–4.5 cm
Oak Frame & Bracket
• Oak frame extends approximately 15 cm beyond the plaque length
• Support post measures approximately 5 cm x 5 cm
As each sign is handcrafted from natural live-edge oak, dimensions may vary slightly. Custom sizes are available upon request.
Personalisation Options | Wall Mounted Hanging Sign
Each hanging sign is made to order and can be fully customised to suit your requirements, including:
• House names or numbers
• Business names
• Shop, pub, café, or hospitality signage
• Logos and branding
• Custom layouts and designs
• Single-sided or double-sided engraving
• Choice of lettering colour and font style
• Bespoke sizing options
We work closely with every customer throughout the design process and provide a proof for approval before carving begins, ensuring the finished sign meets your exact specifications.
Font & Lettering Options | Signage
Choose from a range of traditional, modern, or script font styles to suit your
property or brand aesthetic. (These options will be sent after purchase via email)
Available lettering finishes include:
• Black
• White
• Dark Brown
• Unpainted natural engraving
• Silver reflective
• Black reflective
Choosing Your Finish:
For the strongest contrast and daytime readability, we recommend:
• Black or White lettering
For a more subtle, natural appearance that blends beautifully with
the oak grain, we recommend:
• Dark Brown or unpainted engraving
For improved nighttime visibility, reflective finishes are ideal as
they catch torchlight and vehicle headlights:
• Silver reflective offers maximum visibility
• Black reflective provides the best balance between daytime contrast and nighttime reflectivity
Reflective finishes are especially well suited for roadside signs, entrances, and low-light locations.
Installation and Fixings | Wall Mounted Plaques
Each plaque arrives fully assembled and ready for installation.
Included:
• Screws
• Oak dowels to conceal fixings
Predrilled fixing holes allow for straightforward installation and a clean, professional finish.
Care and Maintenance | Signage
Each oak sign is carefully finished using an exterior-grade oil of your choice, designed to protect the timber and enhance its natural character.
To maximise the lifespan of your sign, we recommend periodic maintenance depending on its exposure to weather, installation environment and your personal preference of aesthetic finish.
Finish Options:
Danish Oil Finish
• A penetrating oil treatment that nourishes and protects the oak from within.
• Enhances the natural grain and warmth of the oak
• Provides water resistance while maintaining a natural finish
• Allows the timber to breathe and age naturally
• Requires more regular maintenance
• Best suited for customers wanting a traditional, natural wood appearance.
Osmo Exterior Protection (Clear Satin Finish)
• A premium hard wax oil system providing enhanced exterior protection.
• Highly water-repellent and UV resistant
• Helps reduce moisture absorption and weathering
• Creates a durable, breathable protective finish
• Requires less maintenance than traditional oils
• Preserves the natural beauty of the oak with a clear satin finish
• Best suited for customers wanting long-term protection with minimal upkeep.
Shipping and Lead Times | Standard Signage
Once you’ve placed your order, we’ll be in touch with a selection of design options for your approval. As soon as your design is confirmed, we’ll begin the engraving and build process.
Please allow around 15 working days for production. Lead times can vary depending on the product, with simpler items often completed sooner and larger signs taking a little longer. Estimated production times will be shown at checkout, and you can also refer to our Shipping Information page for further details.
If you’ve selected an Osmo treatment, please allow an additional 2 working days for treatment and drying time.
Once your order is complete, it will be shipped via UPS using a 2–3 working day delivery service.
Bespoke Requests
Looking for something slightly different?
We’re happy to accommodate bespoke requests including:
• Custom dimensions
• Alternative layouts
• Logo engraving
• Commercial or hospitality orders
• Unique design ideas
If you have a custom request, simply get in touch before ordering and we’ll do our best to help.
Sourcing and Sustainability
Each piece is handcrafted from sustainably sourced English oak, carefully selected from local timber suppliers in and around Dartmoor National Park. Chosen for its durability and natural beauty, every piece of oak features its own unique grain, texture, and character.
All products are designed, engraved, assembled, and finished by hand in our Devon workshop using traditional woodworking methods and responsibly sourced materials.
Oak is a natural material that continues to respond to its environment over time. Small cracks, grain movement, colour variation, and slight warping may naturally occur as the timber settles and ages outdoors.
These characteristics are part of the authentic beauty and individuality of handcrafted solid oak, making every piece completely unique.
Learn more here:
Our Process
Sustainability at Grain Designs
Branding
Each product includes a subtle Grain Designs metal branding plate, carefully fitted using the same small, slim design across our collection. The plate is positioned discreetly to complement the piece without interrupting the overall appearance or craftsmanship of the item.
If you would prefer your product without branding, simply leave a note in the personalisation box when ordering.
Let us make your ideas a reality
Handcrafted in our Devon Workshop
Using sustainably sourced Dartmoor Oak, from the initial enquiry to the final installation, we will be here to help every step of the way!
"Every oak tree started as a couple of nuts that stood their ground"
After Care
About Oak
Wood is a natural material that naturally responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting. While these shifts are typically minor, you may notice small hairline cracks over time—this is a natural characteristic that adds to the wood’s unique charm. Seasonal changes can also cause slight movement in the timber, which is completely normal and expected as part of its aging process.
After Care
Regular care is essential to keep your product in top condition. We recommend treating the wood with Danish oil or a similar timber treatment to nourish and protect it. This helps prevent drying out, discoloration, staining, cracking, and warping, ensuring its longevity and beauty over time.
To learn more head to our blog on how to properly maintain and care for you outdoor product: Click here to learn more!
Exactly what we were after, well made and easy to install
Excellent quality product backed up by great seller communication (recommended an additional fixing hole as we mounted our sign on a telegraph pole). Highly recommended!
Delighted with our unique, bespoke handmade house sign. Cannot recommend Grain Designs highly enough. Excellent service, quality product.
Lovely sign well worth the money
Thanks just what we wanted
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries!
FAQ's
Can I approve my design before you begin engraving?
Absolutely! We’ll never engrave anything until you’ve confirmed the design. After your order, we’ll email you design options for approval. Feel free to share any preferences, and we’ll refine the design until you’re completely happy. No engraving will take place until you give the final confirmation.
How do I choose my font?
We can engrave nearly any font. We’ll provide a range of font options for you to choose from. If you have a specific font in mind, just mention it in the additional instructions, and we’ll include it. You can also let us know your style preferences, and we’ll tailor the choices accordingly. If you’re unsure, we’ll still provide a variety for you to pick from.
How do I choose the colour for my engraving?
Choosing an engraving colour comes down to both aesthetic preference and how the product will be used.
- White offers the highest contrast, making it ideal for clear visibility.
- Black is a more traditional option that still provides strong contrast.
- Natural / unpainted engravings suit interior and household décor items best, rather than signage.
- Reflective paint has a subtle silver tone and contains light-reflecting pigments, giving it the best visibility at night. This works best with bolder fonts, which will be reflected in the available design options.
You can read more about reflective finishes in our blog post.
If you have a custom colour in mind, please get in touch — we’re always happy to source a specific finish for you.
How do I add a logo or emblem to my order?
Please use the 'Upload Logo/Emblem' option when placing your order so that we can include it in your designs and use the 'Additional Instructions' to let us know how are where you would like it to be included,
Please send your image to If you are not able to upload the image then please email it to info@graindesigns.co.uk.
If your emblem or logo is particularly detailed or intricate, there is a chance it may not translate fully when engraved. In these cases, we recommend emailing it to us before placing your order — we’re happy to review it and provide proofs so you can be confident the final result meets your expectations.
What if I’d like different dimensions or a design that isn’t shown in the listing?
No problem at all — many of our products are made completely to order. Whether you’re looking for different dimensions or have a fully custom design in mind, we’d love to hear your ideas.
You’re welcome to explore our Inspiration page and existing product range for ideas, then get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll be happy to help refine your concept and bring it to life.
How long does production and delivery take?
Our standard build time is 8–15 working days, depending on current demand. The most up-to-date lead times are always shown in our Shipping Policy.
If you need your order sooner, you can select Express Delivery at checkout for priority production. Once dispatched, delivery typically takes 1–2 working days.
As all items are handcrafted, some processes naturally take time, but we always work to complete and ship orders as quickly as possible without compromising quality.