This striped rug lacks a non-slip backing, so please use a non-slip pad if placing it directly on the floor. This rug is ideal for decorating your front porch with layering mat, to maintain quality, promptly wash and air dry if it gets wet,striped rug is folded for cost-effective shipping, which may cause creases. To remove them, lay the rug flat, weigh down creased areas, use a steam iron on low with a damp cloth, or roll the rug in the opposite direction