I was a little apprehensive about buying a red carpet online because there are so many variations. I am so pleased with this runner. It adds such a classy touch to my newly renovated kitchen. You will need a carpet pad for this carpet. It is nice and lush but it is very slippery on hardwood floors. I included a picture of the back of the carpet. I ordered the carpet pad and just put it down and I am so in love with this carpet. I have vacuumed the carpet several times and haven’t seen a single thread in my vacuum from the carpet.