I purchased the 4x6 size which arrived rolled up. We struggled with various ways of getting the ends to lie flat, until we put some damp towels on the ends weighed down with chairs overnight . I think the seagrass had dried out and was pulling the ends up. The rug is nice and flat now and looks great. Excellent choice in our kitchen as it doesn't show spots, protects our reclaimed wood floors, and doesn't distract from the pretty cabinetry.