How to Paint Plastic Tile Paneling, by Martha Stewart, can be found on Hunker.

Many a bedroom, basement or kitchen around the world are taken away by ugly plastic or fake tiling.Old tiles made in the 1970s or earlier in suburbs around the United States can often provide an outdated look to new owners.If you want to give your rooms a new look, you can remove or replace the tiles.To give the tiles an entirely new look, you can paint over the fake tile panelling.

The tiles need to be Sanded down thoroughly.To make sure you are sanding the entire area you plan to paint, use P60 medium-grit sandpaper.Make sure to clean the entire surface area.

To make the painting process easier, apply two coats of primer with a paint brush.Wait about an hour between each coat of primer after applying two thin, even coats.

If you want to clean your brush, soak it in warm water for half an hour, or grab a new brush.