Linoleum Edge Lifting
Linoleum flooring that's lifting from the edge next to
the carpeting, as shown in the picture above, isn't that common. Usually
the linoleum floor is extended a little bit beyond so the carpeting can
go over it and this would prevent the linoleum from lifting in the
future.
In a situation like this, clean the concrete foundation the best that
you can and then re-glue the linoleum flooring back down. This could be
a temporary solution, depending on the condition of the linoleum in the
concrete foundation.
This linoleum flooring is a little bit older and with age
can become brittle. It should be fixed as soon as possible, like most
flooring problems. If the flooring becomes too hard to push down, (you
fear that you might break it if you push too hard) try to apply some
heat to the flooring with a heat gun or hairdryer. The heat should
soften the material and make it possible to re-glue the flooring.
Home Repair Tip - You can attach
shoe molding
to your floor trim in a situation like this, to prevent the linoleum
from curling up again. The wood trim will sit on top of the linoleum and
help hold down if the adhesive you used starts to fail.