The panels were very easy to work with and cut down to size around our TV. The boards themselves are a little cheap in my opinion, as I have purchased similar products in the past that used solid wood for the slats. This product uses some sort of particle board material that can chip and fray when making your cuts, so make sure you have a sharp blade and don’t let it snag on the tips of the boards. Other than that, it is beautiful and exactly what you would expect!