My problem: I have a 9x13 bedroom that has a 1950's era beige linoleum tile floor. I'd like to cover this with a rug I have that measures 9x12, which means that there will be a 1-foot-long area at the one end where the linoleum will show. What I'm wondering: Is there a way I can paint just that 1-foot area so that it will roughly match the rug and wall colors? What kind of paint would I use and would I have to put down primer? Also, what about sanding the linoleum? Alternatively, I'm thinking of sticking down some neutral colored tiles in that area that would cover the ugly beige. Any other ideas would be welcome! Thanks.

What would cause white linoeum vinyl flooring (high gloss) to turn dark purple in front of patio doors? The heat register is also there in the floor. The top layer of the flooring peels away and beneath is clean and the sub floor is good, could water or sun (have sun all day) cause this? I had laminated flooring over it for about 9 monthes and when removed it found this huge spot.