The fake wood construction paper was already not adhered by the time it arrived at my house in the box. It definitely isn’t sturdy to hold more than 2 adults while taking off your shoes. You really do get what you pay for. I stabilized it with my drill and had to use glue to make it appear somewhat decent. Fortunately it is just in my entryway so no one really stares at it. If you can afford to spend the extra money, I highly recommend it.