this rug pad is very, very thin. think kitchen cabinet liner, but huge and for your floor. it spreads out easily, though, and is grippy on hardwood floors. it smells horrible, like chemicals which i guess is to be expected for something made with this material. once my rug was spread out over it, the smell is not noticeable at all, so that’s great. it provides exactly zero padding for a rug, so if you’re looking for plush, this ain’t it sis.