Most rugs that I have purchased needed to be placed on the floor so that they could relax from being rolled. However wrinkles is a new one as the ones I have had may have had ridges from being rolled but I have not seen wrinkles. If they do not relax return it.

I used the wrong descriptor. Ridges are more accurate. I am concerned because I am putting this in the guest room for my Dad and I am worried he will trip. Currently I have nothing--just the hard wood. I looked at these rugs by Maples and they have the rubber backing which I love but they are super thin--not very warm. The area rug from Home Depot is a Mohawk and much plusher but not rubber back. I was going to put it partially under bed to help with that. I've heard that the non skid pads don't really work great. Thanks for your help.

Place heavy books along the ridges. :)

I think I will invest in warm slippers Michael. Thank you for the insight.

We have non skid pads/gizmos under area rugs on wood floors and they work fine.

Check what the return period is for Home Depot. If it doesn't flatten out on its own, return it.

Did it come rolled then? The last runners I bought arrived rolled. Two, one for each end of a hallway. I rolled them the opposite direction as I'd rec'd them for a couple of days, then put down. It took about another two days before they were completely flat.

I do agree about area rugs and our older folks though. Not always safest decorating.

Put some water in a spray bottle and spray the ridges, patting the down, and then don't walk on them till they dry as your shoes will deposit dirt.

One of the things on lists for older adults is to remove all rugs. Not only can they be a trip hazard but even a little uneven spot can cause both young and old to loose their balance. https://www.homesecuritylist.com/home-safety-seniors/