The futon is sturdy and well made. Putting it together is easy, especially if you have two people. I did it alone and it took me about 20 minutes. Keep in mind that it is a futon, so it’s pretty firm. Be sure to pay attention to the dimensions before you buy it. It is a lot smaller than the pictures make it seem. When I sit down the back only comes up to the bottom of my shoulder blades. And I’m 5’5”.