My first impression, other than how heavy the package was, was that without help it would be a bear to assemble. From moving it to a location to assemble, to holding pieces straight so that the bolt would thread, almost every step would be complicated without another set of hands. The instructions were not unduly difficult, and it was nice that a cheap ratchet was included to tighten the bolts. If the pieces are made to specs you wont need any other tools for assembly. Mine had the issue of having a bent bracket. Without a hammer, and a block to place the piece that needed some TLC on, I would have had to send it back. I can easily see how someone with the same issue could damage their floor, hurt themselves, or damage the bed beyond repair while trying to correct it. The rating I gave reflects that I had to go beyond the included instructions to assemble the product. No amount of trying different configurations, swapping ends, or doing anything differently would have enabled me to complete assembly. The bed itself seems to be a good value, but the fact that it needed correction will be an issue for some.
Not for everyone
My first impression, other than how heavy the package was, was that without help it would be a bear to assemble. From moving it to a location to assemble, to holding pieces straight so that the bolt would thread, almost every step would be complicated without another set of hands. The instructions were not unduly difficult, and it was nice that a cheap ratchet was included to tighten the bolts. If the pieces are made to specs you wont need any other tools for assembly. Mine had the issue of having a bent bracket. Without a hammer, and a block to place the piece that needed some TLC on, I would have had to send it back. I can easily see how someone with the same issue could damage their floor, hurt themselves, or damage the bed beyond repair while trying to correct it. The rating I gave reflects that I had to go beyond the included instructions to assemble the product. No amount of trying different configurations, swapping ends, or doing anything differently would have enabled me to complete assembly. The bed itself seems to be a good value, but the fact that it needed correction will be an issue for some.