This curtain rod is exactly as expected. We paid a low fee for installation so I can't speak to whether it was difficult to install since we had a professional do the work. (He had all the necessary tools and did it pretty quickly!) It looks great and is functioning well. Hopefully it will hold up!

Lovely, well-made, heavy curtain rod

Love the design on the cap ends. Classy!!!

All the rods and holders came chipped noticeably as seen in picture. Seems to be a theme with most items I’ve ordered from Wayfair..,