Love these, awesome price. easy to assemble, I painted them a gorgeous sea glass blue, for my back porch. I'd suggest painting them before assembling them, then touch up,..simply due to hard to reach areas, and so many places that could cause drips on the opposite side, which I had to check with every brush stroke lol,..plan to order more, and I'll try that with them,..also, add some clear finish to protect the wood. I'm pleased, and hope they last a long time.