We bought two Plus Platform Beds for our cottage to replace two older double beds.  The bed kits are as advertised and of good quality. Since the wood is unfinished, I sanded the pieces lightly, tack clothed, applied polyurethane on all the outer wood pieces, and then repeated the process again.  The wood is softer than pine and easy to work with.  Putting each bed together took less than two hours.  This is not mentioned in the directions, but using a rubber mallet is a must. Using a hammer to push the pieces together will dent the wood.  Also a philips screwdriver will make the work easier.  The beds look great and are very sturdy.