What a steal! I was expecting rickety metal and a cheap finish for how little I was charged for this bed. So pleasantly surprised. The matte black finish is textured and consistent. Wonderful. It's also a total snap to put together. I did it on my own, with a toddler interrupting my every move, and it still was ready for sleep in about 25 minutes. Great buy. Very satisfied. A bit taller overall than I anticipated, so just make sure you review the total measurements.