I read so many reviews on this rug before buying.  Some positive and some rather negative.  I LOVE this rug.  It is so soft.  If you are looking for the feel of carpet then have carpet installed - that is not what this is...it is a rug.  There is no cushion/pad to the rug but it rolls out nicely and within a week it lays flat.  I would recommend this rug in a heart beat.