This seems to be a good quality pad which can be used two ways: felt-side down is used when placing a rug over wall-to-wall carpeting while the latex-side provides a sure grip when laying a rug over a smooth surface, such as, wood, tile, or linoleum. The pad is perhaps 1" wider than the 8 feet marked in the description, but exactly 11 feet long; that's okay because the padding is easily cut. The pad definitely provides a "cushion-y" feel and my rug stays in place. The price is affordable and there was no chemical smell when I first opened the covering nor when the pad was rolled out and placed in the room. I would definitely purchase this item again. Highly recommend!