It was easy to put together. Took maybe an hour for me and my helpful toddler. Was not flimsy or gave an indication that it may snap or break. I did keep my box springs to go over the wood planks for extra support its beautiful. The picture doesnt do it justice and for the price  Unbeatable. My 275 lb husband can roll around and it wont break lol ! It IS a little long on the sides so i just left space in the middle between my box springs to even out the sides just for my liking .