This rug may look very nice in the photos, but upon receiving it I found that it is incredibly thin and, due to the way it is shipped, has been incredibly difficult to get to lay flat. Even after ironing and steaming, and using it with the recommended dual-surface rug pad, the corners continue to fold upward, and the surface of the rug appears to be (erm) "ribbed" because it refuses to lay flat. Overall I am very disappointed with this item.