First, there are not instructions whatsoever in the package. Also, on the brackets, there's about an half inch piece that juts out. As a result, the brackets won't sit flush against a wall inside of the closet. You will need something - like a piece of plywood that's at least an inch thick- in order to mount this closet rod. If you look at the "symple stuff crowther" 48"WX72"W closet rod, you will get better pics to know what is needed for a rod like this.