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Why does mildew re-appear on the walls in a bathroom after re-painting?

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Why does mildew re-appear on the walls in a bathroom after re-painting?

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Mold or mildew will grow on any type of surface given the right conditions. This type of problem is most prevalent in rooms which lack adequate ventilation and suffer from excessive amounts of steam or warm moist air flowing through them. Despite treatment with anti-mould solutions, mould and mildew can re-appear unless an effort is made to fix the problem at its source. The problem is usually completely cleared up by adding additional ventilation to the room; an exhaust fan or extra ventilator will help, by creating an air flow through the room moist air does not have a chance to condense on walls and give the mould spores the opportunity to grow. Paint blistering or bubbling after application? This is a most common problem and is usually caused by some form of grease or moisture on the surface. The way to avoid having paint blistering is to properly clean the surface before the application of any paint and to thoroughly sand the surface. Why does exterior oil paint lose its gloss ove

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