I've had these before and they seemed rickety, but this one seems strong. The metal seems thicker, the finish is smooth, and it was easy to put together. I like that there's Velcro on the slats to help hold them in place on the frame while you're getting the mattress put on. The wood slats aren't curved like the photo looked, so the spring effect I was expecting isn't there, but that's okay, it feels solid.