This product took about four hours for me to assemble, though, I didn't have the instructions at first and did a few steps wrong. The instructions are included, I just didn't see them at first. It's pretty sturdy. It rocks slightly but isn't bad at all. The construction is surprisingly solid. The grey is a subtle tone that matches any color scheme. The latter is shaped in such a way, my five year old can easily climb and descend it. The delivery was swift and arrived in good condition.