It's not too bad. It didn't cut straight very well, as others noted. I used scissors, because utility knife made it worse. It is in my bathroom and held up by sticky poster tack spaced out, so it is not as smooth as I'm sure it would be if installed properly with water and the paste. We have a rental so I didn't want to risk any adhesive/glue. Overall, I like it, and have PLENTY left on the roll that I'll probably use elsewhere in apartment to add a little architectural detail. I got a cheap white wood chair rail and baseboard poles at a home improvement store to really make it look more real. From afar, it's pretty good and I do like the new look. :)