This door mat is large and very nice......but I thought I was getting a door mat that had NO backing.  My mat was going on a wooden deck and did not want a mat that held water to stay wet on deck.  This mat had a backing.  I kept the mat and will keep an eye on how much water it holds.  Don't want my deck by the door to start rotting.  It's a beautiful mat, do not know how long the letter will hold it's color.  Have only had it for a few days.