Love this rug! I bought the recommended rug pad as well and was worried I was being up-sold but I have to say I think it really makes the rug that much better. The fact that the rug and pad together were cheaper than any rug this size I could find in the city sealed the deal for me. The rug pad's rubber underside really grips to the hardwood floor and the wooly upper side really sticks to the rug, and you can't even tell it's underneath. The rug is already laying perfectly flat, is really anchored, and the extra padding is super comfy. The kids and cats are always laying on it and don't want to get up! ;)