This shelf is exactly what I was hoping to have built but my carpenter is unavailable so I scoured for a shelf and this was within an inch in depth and width of what I had designed. There is a very strong chemical smell, not just paint but a sealant smell. This is solid wood so its possibly sealed to avoid moisture issues. I am going to try and clean it with a vinegar/baking soda spray. My towels take on the smell even after having the vent blowing on it and the bathroom fan on to dissipate the odor. My husband assembled this and was quite irritated by some of the instructions so there are parts that are misaligned and the shelf edges arent all finished so I have a raw edge sticking out instead of the nice finished edge. The drawer is a little sticky and one side seems flimsy but our 3 year old was distracting and helping so it didnt get put together as well as maybe it could have been. My biggest issue is Ive seen it on here from the same seller at 267 and then 199. Obviously Id rather pay the 199 especially for the issues that we have faced. That is a more appropriate price for the difficulties weve had. Overall, its perfect for the space and Id order another, preferably at the lesser price. Better price available for same designs
Exactly What I Needed
This shelf is exactly what I was hoping to have built but my carpenter is unavailable so I scoured for a shelf and this was within an inch in depth and width of what I had designed. There is a very strong chemical smell, not just paint but a sealant smell. This is solid wood so its possibly sealed to avoid moisture issues. I am going to try and clean it with a vinegar/baking soda spray. My towels take on the smell even after having the vent blowing on it and the bathroom fan on to dissipate the odor. My husband assembled this and was quite irritated by some of the instructions so there are parts that are misaligned and the shelf edges arent all finished so I have a raw edge sticking out instead of the nice finished edge. The drawer is a little sticky and one side seems flimsy but our 3 year old was distracting and helping so it didnt get put together as well as maybe it could have been. My biggest issue is Ive seen it on here from the same seller at 267 and then 199. Obviously Id rather pay the 199 especially for the issues that we have faced. That is a more appropriate price for the difficulties weve had. Overall, its perfect for the space and Id order another, preferably at the lesser price. Better price available for same designs