This is the best futon I've ever owned! Set directions for easy to follow just make sure you put the 9 and 7 underneath the the black ropes before you screw in them in. I have never had a from town with so many reinforcements,  it makes it so sturdy! Watch the video on how to open it it opens very easily now but I'd say the first 10 times or a little rough getting up. now that it's worn in it glides perfectly I have an 8 inch coil spring mattress on it. Beautifully super comfortable couldn't recommend this futon more