these include a stepladder to driver or hammer tape measure and drywall anchors the curtain is necessarily heavy to block the noise and it is always best to have a second person help during the installation remove the curtain from the shipping box and sleeve and place on a flat surface to allow for accurate measurements measure the width of the curtain and distance between each grommet to indicate where the mounting hardware will be hung the curtain is designed to hang over existing window dressings including blinds if desired install the mounting brackets into the drywall or wooden frame place each mounting bracket where the grommets will interface the wall with a bottom of the bracket one inch above the window opening choose the type of mounting or hanging hardware you desire depending on the type of surface you have wood drywall concrete brick etc make sure the mounting hardware can support the weight of your curtain if using premium hooks or screws be sure to use drywall anchors when necessary when you have hung your curtain or door peel the backing of the fastener off so the adhesive end is exposed many curtain customers find that the curtain hanging is sufficient enough to reduce the sound transfer however if your sound level is significant we strongly suggest using the velco to ensure no sound leaks around the edge press the curtain and adhesive to the wall and let sit at least fifteen minutes apply pressure to the top and sides to make sure the he Civ end of the fastener is attached to the wall surface you may then detach the curtain or door and make sure the backing is attached to the surface you