hello - after reading description, I still cannot figure out: do the dots go on the mat or does the smooth side go on the mat?
1411804
The dots go on the mat. it'll create a grip to keep the towel from sliding.
1411805
I have been putting the rubber dots against the mat so that my hands and feet are against the plush side of the towel. Plus the rubber dots hold the towel in place on the mat and keep everything lined up nicely during my practice.
1130174
I think both sides are dotted, but I didn't look (I bought it as a gift for someone). The pads with the grids are printed on both sides.
708325
The smooth shiny end is at the top. The bottom is the one that has a space and it's not smooth. Hope that clarifies everything
1269741
I have found that tucking it under edge of desk at one corner does the trick. For he most part it doesn't slide around much and certainly not when seated. Great mat and good value!
992604
Without some points to secure them in place they will slide on a vinyl floor. You may encounter the mat sliding forward, in which case the mat may pinch down the accelerator pedal and put you at risk of an accident. I had the accelerator pedal stick a couple times. I liked the mats though, so I added a few points of dual-lock (like super Velcro) to the bottom. I suggest using 3M Dual-Lock to keep them in place. Hasn't been an issue since. The mats do look really nice and they're very good quality. Not rubber. More like a semi-ridig, semi-soft thick plastic.
1850854
I haven't had that problem. The mats are placed in between grooves that hold it in place as you are using them.
1297680
I hope the writing side is up, as that is how I use it. The mat has been working out very well for me. I just do some balance poses on the hardwood floor as I am not good enough yet to do them on the mat.
2031561
The 'dots' are concave, not raised. They are not that deep and it hasn't proved to be a problem when cleaning at all.
1226912
There are creases if that is what you are wanting to know. They do not look awkward. Like the previous responses - the mat lays out nice and flat and suctions to your flat surface very nicely. Folds up very well! We love it. Our only problem is that we do not have a flat surfaced table and it will not stick in the grooves in our table. We have found a way to make it work. I Highly recommend the purchase.
462225
"Thanks, David, could you please elaborate on Wiggle-Waggle top?" -- The top of the mat is a wave pattern and is not completely smooth like my other Rubbermaid bathmat. ...
515077
the rough side which is also not sticky faces up the other side that looks smooth but has some type of film to grip the floor faces down. make sure to wipe down where you are going to lay the mat before placement for it to stick better.
2031562
The DOTS are inset. I've had no problems at all with cleaning. I love just like the first date it was delivered!
88010
I don't know if we're talking about the same thing but mine is just a mat-no installation at all-you lay it down. You can easily roll it up if you need to. In fact I had to put heavy things on it just to get it to roll flat after I recieved it.
515076
It seems there is a consensus, but in my own words: Yes, the "clear" or "slick" side seems to go down to the floor and the "mat" or "rough" or "grid" side goes up towards the chair. When installed this way the label (which is actually on the slick side is directly readable, i.e. it reads left to right.Thank you to those who answered before me.
1682011
I'm not entirely sure; there's a piece that extends a bit on the mat, beyond the main rectangular shape (the mat's all in one smooth piece); maybe that's the lip.
402763
There are no "bumps" just shallow grooves. They are very smooth mats and do not catch on my heel at all. They are also very light and seem quite durable. I really like them.
515074
The bottom side of mine is smooth and the top side is a matte type surface.Works for me and I have used it this way for 6 months with no problems.A very high quality product that does not slide around on my hardwood floor.