First of all, this rug is very well made and the colors are amazing...very vibrant and true to the picture. However, I bought it to go out on our open deck, where it is exposed to all the elements. The backing is latex foam...it stays in place really well, but after two days of solid rain, I went out and found it completely saturated with standing water! I poured the water off and hung it face down over the railing, and because the surface of the rug is nylon, it DID dry quickly, but leaving a rug with that kind of backing on an open deck can ruin the floor in a matter of months! An outdoor rug should let the rain run THROUGH it! The description should clearly state it is for outside ENCLOSED areas only!

Pros: beautiful colors!
Cons: not meant for open areas outside