We purchased this rug for a runner in the kitchen as well as under out dining table in grey. We purchased a separate underpad for both. Our recommendation is that you get an anti slip despite any weight on the rug because the edges can come up otherwise. Also you don't need anything too think or else it looks funny on the edges. We went a little too thick and ended up having to cut back from the edge more than we would have liked. Otherwise it sheds a little to begin with but overall we are very pleased.