do the edges curl up after awhile? I have two that that has happened to, and they were more pricey than these. probably happened after about a year.
157284
Typical gel mats do commonly curl so you must have a different mat. These mats are different and have a design with no-curl edges and stay-flat memory technology means they'll never curl and pose a trip hazard like other mats
157285
Mine hasn't! It was curled up when I first got it but flattened out just like the package said it would and is very flat despite heavy usage, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
157286
I haven't had these mats for a year but I doubt that they are going to curl up. They have a stiff plastic bottom layer and, unless the soft top layer separates from it, they can't curl up.
157287
I've only had mine for a few months, but they are not showing any signs of curling. In fact, I would be surprised if they did, because of the construction - they are so cushion-y all the way up to the edges... I do make sure to clean up whatever spills right away - that could be a cause for curling over time. Again, mine are still fairly new but I am extremely satisfied with them.
157288
I've had mine for 3 months now & it lays perfectly flat. Its somewhat heavy so I don't see the edges curling up anytime!
157289
No these do not. My son and daughter in law did a lot of research before they purchased this brand. I went to visit for a week and discovered they were amazing to cook on and purchased 2 for our home. They changed the edges mid 2012 and they do not roll up anymore.
654851
No, no trouble with mine. I've had my 1/2 in, Helen of Troy curling brush for about two years, and my 3/4 in. about 5 months with no problems. Maybe they've started using a new formula plastic for the brush bristles or you got a lemon. Bummer. Complain, return?? Not normal in my limited experience.
133274
I had the same situation with mine. I left mine unrolled for a year and it never went away. Waste of money.
1444435
I'm having this problem too. Have placed 200lbs worth of books on top of it and it still curls right back up. Not as bad as initially, but it's still pretty bad.
832498
We have only had ours for about three months and have not had any flattening issues so far. That is not a very long period of time and may not help much but I thought I would share.
2261139
No, it will start to pull up over time do to fluctuation in temp, and humidity. For long term protection you may want to use a bed liner or original ( non spray able) plasti dip. It's thicker.
1086564
NEVER!!! I have purchased 3. One for myself and 2 as gifts and not one of them has had that problem after many many uses.
691422
We've had this for a year and it has not bowed yet. We covered it and left it out in several snow storms this winter. So far so good. I little more difficult to roll up than expected. Really takes two to do it smoothly.
2043516
It is rolled up when delivered as well. Just let it lie flat in a warm area for a couple of hours and it lose the curl. I put some scrap wood on mine to weigh it down. Never had an issue with it curling up.
663157
I have some that have been on the wall for over two years and they have not curled, even in the moisture of the bathroom. They stick very well. I have one on the inside of my car window, that has not curled even in the heat. Some that I removed did leave a butterfly impression on the wall that has been very difficult to remove. In my kitchen, on flat paint, I ended up sanding the 3 areas and painting that section of the wall. They came off completely from the gloss painted areas.
1677396
I never really thought about checking. I have been using mine for about a year now. Have had no problems with mine. I like it because it does not bend or warp like the others.
2107949
I have had mine for over a month and haven't had that problem. I've had the sides tear on the plastic ones, but these are more cloth like. Love them!
200564
I unrolled mine and let it sit flat for a while. I roll it with working surface side out. It seems that with use it seems to stay very flat for me. Others have said to slightly dampen the surface under it so it doesn't slip and stays flatter? hope this helps)
1483706
Yes it does. Tip: make sure you smooth it around the edges and hold it in place while it molds to the edges/curves so that it doesn't pull away. It tended to pull away on the corners. I was a little disappointed.
2209700
The gel mat I have is very thick and heavy. It does not look like the edges will ever curl because they have a wide beveled edge. Those two things will keep it from curling.
1174339
Mine has not become lumpy at all and has maintained its shape. I bought one for my wife also and hers is doing fine as well.
664587
I saw the same comments. I didn't see the sharp edges that some other people posted. Case didn't scratch my phone either. I've speculated that if there were sharp edges, maybe the manufacturing process has since smoothed them out.