I found it as advertised. Think of it as sitting on a park bench. Someone wrote that they put it together by themselves.  I could not have. When it says it takes 2 people, it means it takes 2 people. One to hold the parts in place and one to screw it down. The directions were very good and all parts and tools came as promised. I wanted a nice futon and I got it. I am happy with it.  However since I just got it,I cannot comment on it wearability or stain resistance.