Slats are weak and too far apart, strong duck tape would hold more weight. For such a high bed frame you feel anxious laying on it with such weak slats. Anxiety is the last emotion you want to feel when you’re trying to sleep. I give it 2 stars because the metal frame itself, for what it is, is strong. And if you’re relatively handy when it comes to assembling such items then you will enjoy the succinct instructions.