Cheap rug?  It's perfect. I figured, what the heck, if I hate it, I haven't lost anything. Well, I am sure surprised at the value - this is comfortable, plush (considering price) and pretty. Vacuums very easily, and I have hairy dogs.  It's great in the entry way, and in front of my desk in the office. I am thrilled I got the two of them.  They rolled out nicely and I put heavy items on the corners to flatten them.  Only took a couple of hours. Please note that they are extremely well packaged, and it takes a bit of strength and time to get them open!  LOVE them.