Is the part of the cardboard backing that would normally be against a wall finished, like the part that faces forward, or just plain brown cardboard?
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One side is the plain old carboard and the other side matches the color of the wood. Don't do what I did and put the plain cardboard so it shows. I had to take it apart (swearing the whole time) because I didn't realize the mistake. Good luck assembling this - it is never as easy as they say it is. :0
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It looks identical to the rest of the wood pieces. I love it. Looks quite good!
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No, the backside is not finished. Also, the center part of the hutch is stained cardboard, which makes it warp a little with humidity. Huh, now that I see the other answers, it looks like you're not getting a clear picture of what the back looks like. Without pulling it away from the way (it's heavy), I can't tell you absolutely what it looks like. My husband just said definitely it's not finished. Hmm. Good luck with this.
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Hi Carrie,The back is cardboard, but it is black like the rest of the table. These tables are very sturdy and they assembled fairly easily. The only thing I have found is that the dust really shows because of the black finish. Similar to a black car ... everything shows on it, but they clean up well. Something to consider depending on who is doing the dusting.
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The sides and front have a shiny finish. The back is the same color as the sides and front, but has a dull finish. It is not shiny like the rest. It doesn't look bad, so you could probably get away with not having against the wall.
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It's not made of wood like the side pieces, but it's one of the better cardboard backings Ive seen. It's thicker than what I would call "normal".
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It's just regular backing...1/16 maybe.... It is a better quality than I found at the local building supply.
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The back isn't finished like the sides. You can see the silver screws. It is a thin piece of board that is of the same sheen as the rest of the piece.
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Yes, the back is finished. There is a paperboard backing behind the area with the door but it is still finished.
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It has a finished look, but is actually a cardboard with wood laminate appearance.The whole unit has held up well for me since I wrote the review.
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It is a blank white wall. That's the side we pushed against the wall. The sides are painted to look like the outside of the house. No actual front door, but it doesn't bother my daughter. She still plays with it almost daily and it has held together exceptionally well.
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No- it is not finished on the backside. Definitely needs to sit against a wall.
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The back is a smooth finish wood (composite) panel. Yes - you could face it towards a room to make a section.
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Hi Lisa. Yes it does have to be against a wall. There is a backing that goes on it and the back end of the particle boards is not stained, So it would look unfinished. I hope this helps you in your decision.
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My cherry headboard unit has a backing that appears the same as the wood finish. The wall side and 1/8" edges of the back piece are beige masonite.
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Hello, I purchased the paprika finish. The back is not finished; In my opinion, it will look best if it sits up against a wall. The back is thin and there are 2 black screws that are visible. Hope this helps.
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Yes, it's all finished. The piece that's used behind the file drawer has a circle cut in it for power cords but there's no raw wood or particle board showing. The side without the drawer would look fine if it was facing into the room rather than up against a wall.
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The backing is harboard material, which is a little better than cardboard. It's really just for decoration and to help with some lateral stability.