Placing a rug over the GelPro mat was a great idea, and in April 2020 I was one of the first customers to purchase and review these new concept mat/rugs. While the two rugs looked fabulous, and initially felt great, after the first wash the rugs faded, frayed,and buckled. At that point I ended up just using the undermats, which are not the color/pattern I would have chosen for my kitcen if I knew they would be visible. Because of my experience, I do not recommend purchasing this product.