Solid, quality table, and the extending mechanism is easy and smooth.  The finish is flat, a gorgeous matte poly.  So far, it wipes clean with water but if there's something greasy on it, it will show, and we use Method spray on it. The Grey is not as black as it looks in the picture.  This veneer has tiny streaks of white/black/dark gray/brown, almost like a dark piece of driftwood with a smooth finish. A unique wood color for sure...it would go beautifully with a black or white or light floor.  We stained our oak floors black which makes them brown and black and this grey table looks fine on it but we may put a rug down to separate the colors since they are almost too similar. Makes for a modern beach look.  I can see seating 10 and possibly squeezing in 12 people around this table when it is extended.