I have struggled with installing blinds and curtains for 40 years and Have NEVER been so happily surprised as I was with these shades! THEY ARE GREAT!!!! Easiest I have EVER installed! The valence is attached! I just had to screw in the brackets, no measuring because they slide, and they popped on SO EASY! The rollers are nice and smooth, easy up and down! I LOVE THEM!!! Can't say enough great things about them!!!!!!! Definitely 5 stars!!