Bought this colander to use as a dish drainer most of the time since i don't like them on the counter and the idea of a soggy mat leaves me with more laundry. I want to get a small wire pot lid rack to put inside this to hold a couple plates or so that I handwash and coffee cups can fit to drain in the bottom of the pan. As for this product - I guess I was expecting it to be more finished off. The metal is raw cut with open slats in the corners where the sides bend up to form the side walls. the holes are rough on the underside as well. rubber corners are fine, top surface is fine. Will be strong enough for my purpose but not worth the money for a colandar that you would use once in a while.