I was so pleased with the cost of a rug this size, but I was expecting it to be of lower quality. Especially after looking for other rugs this size and style from other merchants. I was SO happy to find that it is EXCELLENT quality! The colors and patterns are rich and beautiful. It has a nice, thick texture while still being a low pile carpet. It's heavy and durable. It only took about 2 days for the edges to lay flat. It has also been very stain resistant. One sick puppy put it to the test. I have no doubt that this rug will last many years.