This material is v slick on top and underneath. If you have clutzy people in your home, they might slip if they aren’t careful. Get a rug pad. There is no padding in this rug. It’s like a duvet for a floor. Not gonna do a really nice job without some fluff. And if you decide to put it on a hard surface floor, get carpet tape to hold it in place. Unless you have heavy AF furniture. Then you’ll be good