The quality of the rug is good for the price point.  It flattened out quickly after being unrolled.  You probably do not need a pad under it as it is fairly plush.  

My friends call me "beige" in my decor sensibilities; I prefer elegantly understated.  This rug hurts my eyes and offends my senses.  I've tried to get use to this rug for several months now but I hate the pattern and color, so I will sell it on FB garage sale and replace it with something sane. The "burnt sienna" is just lying there mocking me every time I walk into the room.  But other than my extremely subjective opinion of the pattern, it is a fine rug.