This is by far the most solid platform bed I have seen.  Just after raving about how clear the directions were,  I got a tad dyslexic and had to unscrew a couple of things.  In the end I just switched the brackets for the 3 middle pieces upside down rather than take the bed apart again.  It took me nearly 4 hours by myself to put it together.  My friend suggested I time myself.  The bed is for a guest room. I am very very pleased.  Great price.  *It was on sale*.   LOVE it.  I bought in Gray.