So upsetting. This rug is way too expensive to be such poor quality. Not only will the sides not lay flat, the edges were frayed when I received the item. It's been over 2 weeks and the rug still will not lay flat. I've tried rug tape, weighing the edges down with items, etc. This is such a disappointment - please save your money! This rug was such a let down. I can't even re-sell it because it looks like I've had this rug for years and it's worn when in reality I literally just purchased it.