[CApainter]

I agree that this could be contributed to poor preparation combined with use of the shower before the paint had ample time to cure. I'm sure a fan wasn't used to help the coalescing process.

Given the advancement in acrylic resins, I'm not convinced every paint failure is due to cheap paint. Homeowners are looking to skip steps, like scrubbing walls, because it is time consuming and takes all the fun out of a weekend paint project filled with favorite music, beer, and the delusion that they possess some crafty skills other than managing a bunch of corporate knuckle heads.

 

[CApainter]

Yup. Lots of potential problems that cheap paint will only magnify. Also, most homeowners aren't getting a thick enough paint film because they don't have skills. No cleaning, no primer, cheap paint, too thin, no cure, high moisture. Take care of those 6 things and you will rarely have a problem. Do all of them and use a cheap paint....... You are wasting your time doing the other 5 things.

I agree that a high quality coating should be used in a bathroom environment. Especially if people are going to be peeing on the walls.