The instructions are completely nonsensical. If you've hung up a lighting fixture before just ignore the instructions, if you haven't youtube the process. You MUST have at least two people to install, preferably two people with shoulders that never fatigue, because you have to hold this thing in the air the entire time you're wiring it! It's insane. Also, the plate is too narrow and doesn't quite cover a standard box so you can see a smidge of open space on either side. The look of it once its up and you've filled and painted is really great though. Not sure if it was worth the time or money. Probably would have gone a different direction looking back.