I love my new rug.  It's a great size for my space.  I chose the oval as the rectangle would have created a trip hazard in my odd-shaped dining room.  It was curled up but I left it open face down overnight and all was well. It is not a heavy carpet and needs an underpad (which I bought also). I recommend.  Update:  one year in and I've had the rug professionally cleaned (I have a cat) and it came out beautifully.  Definitely a good buy for me.