It was very easy to put together but the paint job was absolutely terrible!! The company did a light spray & it has drips all down the sides of the top of the arbor as well. Have to now repaint for my mother bc it was a gift for her. Corner brace was not square to where it was supposed to fit due to the access length of the top cross bars of the arbor. Everything is pre drilled so you don't really have a choice. So I have to reinforce some how without splitting or damaging the wood bc the corner brackets are what keeps it more sturdy. Mom is very happy with it & after cementing it in the ground I will have a extra paint project to due as well! Lucky I have so much time on my hands