This table looks great. Of course you can't not compare to the $1000 reclaimed solid wood table but for the price we paid, we are quite happy about it. The laminate is perfect for family with little kids. We use baby wipes to clean it up after kids eats every day. Assembling is easy. Large number of screws mean that the manufacturer did not try to cut cost. Overall this is a good value item. I highly recommend it.