This chest came with several cracks/blemishes, some which it looks like the person/s assembling it tried to cover them up. In one place there is a crack on the corner on the top cover we are going to have to fix or a piece of the wood will fall off. It needed a finishing coat of paint. There are areas that were missed (it was painted with a sprayer and some of the coverage was lacking). The assembly directions were good, and when we get past these problems, this piece of furniture will be a great addition to our home.