We ordered this rug to be used on one of the 2 stair landings we have since we removed the old carpet and replaced it with hardwood. It provides not only an attractive look to the landing, but it helps with traction. 

**My only complaint deals with hemming of the selvage because instead of having nice, smooth, nearly flat-hemmed edges, the manufacturer either used a double or triple-fold at either side’s selvages instead of employing simple, single-fold edges thus creating a significantly raised edge which could create a dangerous trip-n-slip situation on that landing. 

To ensure the thick edging stayed put, we had to use a heavy-duty carpet adhesive that was also safe for our new hardwood floor so that no one would trip. 

Problem solved. But it shouldn’t have ever been a problem.