A few of The slats were split therefore they don't want to stay in. Also the middle piece did not have long enough screws for it to hold and it keeps falling down. It took us all day to get the bed together. The directions were not really clear as to what screws to use. I have ordered a lot from Wayfair and have been very happy with everything that I previously ordered. I had to use the bed because I had company that Hereford I did not have time to return it for a replacement. I tried to rig up the black metal piece so that it would pull the slats closer. I hope it doesn't fall with my company. That would be so embarrassing.