I can't comment on the installation at this time, as we still haven't installed this product.  I purchased it as a door shade on the back of a French door in my office.  It will provide privacy, when we have a guest sleeping on the sofa in that room.  However, the color was a little different than I expected, but we still liked it.  It was nice to be able to find so many size options, that I haven't found at a big box store (without custom ordering).