TRINITY EcoStorage NSF Certified 48-Inch Stainless Steel Commercial Utility Table - Heavy Duty Kitchen Prep Table, Restaurant Workstation, Food Prep Surface for Home & Commercial Use

I bought one of these for work (research lab) which we've been using for 2 months and recently, one for home as a kitchen island.Assembly:It's not hard to assemble-- you place the top surface upside down on the floor, then you insert each leg. The shelf has holes in the corner that slip over the four legs (adjustable to any height). You will probably need a second person to hold the shelf steady while you insert the screws. There are no predrilled holes; you essentially insert four screws and using an Allen key, just turn as hard as you can to "bite" into the legs. I assembled the first table with a co-worker; the second I managed to do by myself by inserting some boxes to hold the shelf up. Once you've attached the shelf, then you insert the screws for the top surface. The screws, which are not visible once assembly is finished, come with plastic caps to cover them to prevent scratching yourself on them.To prevent uneven wobbling (helpful if you have a floor that's not perfectly flat), the bottom of each leg has adjustable knobs you rotate to even out the table.Weight/Durability:Apparently each shelf is rated for 150 lbs, but I have not yet tested it. It seems sturdy for light to medium objects, but I wouldn't put something super heavy on it (i.e. a kitchenaid mixer) as I suspect it may bow over time. I'm also skeptical the way it is assembled that the bottom shelf can hold 150 lbs, but again, I haven't checked.Aesthetics:It looks great in a research lab. As a kitchen island it works if you have stainless steel appliances or features in your kitchen, otherwise it may look too "sterile". It is very easy to clean and wipe off. However if you have greasy fingers it gets smudgy if you touch it.Overall I'd recommend this product. For everyday use-- whether laboratory or in the kitchen (chopping, prepwork, storage) I think it's super useful. If you want to put very heavy items on it or use it as a heavy-duty workbench (Ie sawing or drilling) I would suggest something sturdier.