This bed frame did take about 5-6 hours to put together as other reviewers mentioned, but this did not bother me. I did not find the instructions difficult to understand, which some others mentioned. They seemed pretty straightforward if you are good at visual instructions/diagrams and if you take the time to be sure you have the correct part in the correct orientation. I did purchase two additional plates and screws to add extra strength to where the running boards join at the foot of the bed - the kit comes with plates and scres for where they join at the head. My only grievances are that the right-side running board was slightly warped and I could not make it sit flush with the running board at the end of the bed, and one of the support slats was cut about 1/4 too short. Some steps may have been easier with another person, but I am a small woman and managed it all on my own. Overall, I am satisified with this piece and recommend it to the visually-inclined who enjoy the process of putting an item together. It looks great!
Quite an experience to build, but looks great!
This bed frame did take about 5-6 hours to put together as other reviewers mentioned, but this did not bother me. I did not find the instructions difficult to understand, which some others mentioned. They seemed pretty straightforward if you are good at visual instructions/diagrams and if you take the time to be sure you have the correct part in the correct orientation. I did purchase two additional plates and screws to add extra strength to where the running boards join at the foot of the bed - the kit comes with plates and scres for where they join at the head. My only grievances are that the right-side running board was slightly warped and I could not make it sit flush with the running board at the end of the bed, and one of the support slats was cut about 1/4 too short. Some steps may have been easier with another person, but I am a small woman and managed it all on my own. Overall, I am satisified with this piece and recommend it to the visually-inclined who enjoy the process of putting an item together. It looks great!