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4.5
It's solid and the finish is great on all sides. It is a low headboard so measure your frame height and mattresses first and compare that to the two height options of the headboard, especially considering how thick some mattresses can be. The low setting is quite low and might even get completely covered by some mattresses.It's simple to assemble, but easy to make mistakes if you don't have instructions. Mine didn't.First, there's a top and bottom to the headboard. This sounds obvious, but the gap between the first hole and the edge on the top is a little less than 2" while the gap between the bottom edge and the first hole (first relative to the edge) is somewhat less than 1". It's not that much difference that you can be sure. Plus, some of the holes will line up perfectly with those on the legs, making it look like it should be that way. But, if it looks like this - like there was a manufacturing mistake - and like you need to drill a few new holes.... No, that means that you have the headboard upside down. Rotate it and everything works.Second, make sure the legs are oriented correctly. Of course, the side with lots of holes is the side that connects with the headboard. Also, the slots that connect to the frame should be on the outer side, screw holes on the inner side. This works for frames that use slot/hook connections or screws.Third, since the screws are not going through to the other side, the sequence is: screw, lock washer (the split ring thing), regular washer. Just insert and screw until tight. For those unfamiliar, the lock washer will not fully flatten.Finally, insert the wooden dowels (with or without glue) into the LEGS and shove them in more than half way. If you don't shove them down enough or insert them into the headboard first, it's very easy to have them create a bulge or even crack the other side, defacing the headboard. No, the headboard is not thick enough to prevent this and the pegs will not move sooner than the wood will bulge. ... I was only given two dowel pegs. This is enough for mine since the headboard is not going to take any real strain being against a wall. If yours might, measure the ones given and get a couple more - they're not expensive and they add a lot to stability. Use wood glue on both sides of the pegs/holes when inserting them.Also, be aware of things like differences in height because of levelers/uneven flooring. My frame is actually on a rug while the legs of the headboard are not, so I had to put pads on them so they would support their own weight and not hang by the screws. Did not realize this until everything was fully assembled - no fun at all to get those in place.
