This is a very solid grab bar, and was the correct length and width for what we needed. The thickness is sturdy, and the mirrored finish is attractive. Our house already had other grab bars, which were kind of high-end and had been installed by a custom bathroom remodeler. I think this item was worth the extra cost compared to other similar bars, as it is rock-solid, and looks upscale, and matches the ones we already had. We're grateful we were able to find this one, which was what we needed in this particular circumstance.  (Note: We installed ours to a wall stud, so you'll need a stud-finder device to help out with that).