This is a beautiful curtain rod, but I had trouble installing it.  My window size was well within the maximum width of the rod when you extend it, but I barely got the length to work.  I installed a center hanging hook before realizing that when it is extended to the max, it is quite unstable and needed more wall hooks.  I managed to make it work, but it required drilling a new hole to do so.  It is beautiful ....once up!!  I love the look they give.  I got the brushed nickel and it is fantastic!