Like other reviewers mentioned, there are some splintery parts to this ladder. I will smooth them and paint, or varnish over the rungs. However, the ladder is a nice size, very sturdy (my quilts will be well supported), and it smells like a pine heaven!! It smells exactly like an evergreen forest - so nice, I go downstairs and have to stop just to sniff the ladder. :-) I'm very pleased!