My rug was delivered very quickly and arrived wrapped extremely securely in several layers of thick plastic.  I placed my rug in my hallway with four heavy books on the corners.  Within a few days it was laying flat on the floor.  The rug is beautiful.  It is the correct thickness for me because my closet door can still easily open over the rug.  It is also very soft.  I am very pleased with the quality and looks of this rug.