This tea shelf comes fully assembled and ready to mount. Comes with distressed a color finish and a strip of metal for the perfect balance of industrial farmhouse.to keep the genuine rustic look of this product they use reclaimed wood and they're always sure to make sure the surfaces are sanded smooth and splinter-free as possible. Remember, this is reclaimed wood so there is no way to ensure that the surfaces will be as smooth as new wood each of their pieces is handmade with excellence and they guarantees you will receive the highest quality possible from the color finish to the structure and durability of its construction. You will love this piece.