The gate is sturdy, however, when we tried to wipe the dust off from shipping, it snagged the cloth. When we attempted to clean with damp paper towel, it snagged it as well leaving pieces of paper towel all over the finish. Parts of the stain are inconsistent as well making the product look unfinished in places. There were finger prints where the maker touched the finish before it dried. Overall, dissatisfied with the product and after two attempts at getting a decent finished product, we returned and got a refund. Wayfair customer service was fantastic!