My husband put this together and had to enlarge some of the holes so the screws would fit.  It was no problem for him to put together.  The black paint did have some “bubbles” on the back - it was not smooth as the slats are for the bottom.  That doesn’t bother me.  My husband mentioned that the black color might make it hot on those hot days here in Montana - hadn’t thought of that.  Have been trying to find a cushion that would fit just right but so far no luck as the cushions are either way too long or a few inches short.