Well the instructions aren’t super clear- the bars going across with holes, be totally sure you have them in the right place prior to locking them down. There is NO fixing it once they are locked in place. So we super glued some of it. We need a bed, just moved. I don’t have time to return it and wait. So, until we can invest in a new one this is it. Also, with the mattress on the frame you are unable to see the headboard once you place pillows on it. Can’t see the footboard if you’re laying down either. Not super happy with it.