The quality was better than I expected, considering the shipping box was a bit beat up. However, everything inside was undamaged. Very easy to put together; instructions are clear and they even give you a couple of extra screws. I was able to put it together by myself even though the directions suggest you need two people. I stacked up a few Art History tomes from college (I knew there was a reason I was hanging on to those after all these years) to a height of about 12 as a support underneath the side rail while I connected the foot rail. Once the foot rail is connected to a side rail it the frame will stand on its own. I have my own hex screwdriver so I used that as opposed to the one they give your. When tightening the nuts use the wrench to hold the nuts in place while tightening with the screwdriver as that will make it easier than the other way around. Im still waiting for the mattress to arrive so cant comment on how the bed frame supports but it looks sturdy enough for a spare bedroom with occasional use.
Sturdy and Easy to Put Together
The quality was better than I expected, considering the shipping box was a bit beat up. However, everything inside was undamaged. Very easy to put together; instructions are clear and they even give you a couple of extra screws. I was able to put it together by myself even though the directions suggest you need two people. I stacked up a few Art History tomes from college (I knew there was a reason I was hanging on to those after all these years) to a height of about 12 as a support underneath the side rail while I connected the foot rail. Once the foot rail is connected to a side rail it the frame will stand on its own. I have my own hex screwdriver so I used that as opposed to the one they give your. When tightening the nuts use the wrench to hold the nuts in place while tightening with the screwdriver as that will make it easier than the other way around. Im still waiting for the mattress to arrive so cant comment on how the bed frame supports but it looks sturdy enough for a spare bedroom with occasional use.