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[mousiegirl]

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@Another new name Sue wrote:

The rug arrived  well packaged, rolled up. I spread it out on the hardwood floor several hours ago, but It is still ripply from being rolled up. I don't like that.  Is it going to flatten out nicely?

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@Another new name Sue  I put books on all corners of a rug I bought here a few months ago, and it didn't take long before it was straightened out.

[Another new name Sue]

 Thanks everyone! The end where I had the books overnight is flat, but there is still some rippling along edges this morning. I'll give it more time.  I'm happy to have a small one but definitely recommend against it on a hardwood floor as it slips . Best bet would be to use it outside on a non-slippery surface or get that anti-skid product that you can cut to fit the back.  

[Tigriss]

Someone else mentioned using a bit of water and the sun to flatten it.  I would do that.  The heat will relax the fibers and the water will allow them to stretch out into place.

[Mominohio]

If all else fails @Another new name Sue try spritzing with water right there on the floor, and using a blow dryer on hot in the areas that won't lay flat. That heat should take out any stray wrinkle 

[Fressa]

I always use phone books to flatten out the edges in the rugs. I let them sit for 2-3 days depending on how bad they are and then move the phone books to other spots. Works every time for me.

[VaBelle35]

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@Mominohio wrote:

Also, try rolling it in the opposite direction from they way it was packaged and 'working' it a bit. That might go a long way toward flattening it.

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This is what I've done with all types of rugs and things that are rolled tightly.

It moves things a long a little faster.