I was hoping to put up real bead board throughout my kitchen, but it was really expensive! This is a decent alternative, it's a little tricky to put up because it's so thick and heavy. I had to use my bathtub to soak the pieces to activate the adhesive which was interesting in itself, a little messy. But it still looks nice, I put it up myself, but I would recommend having someone help. Maybe it would have gone smoother for me.