Problems with Walmart paint

[Landlord]

I posted this on another board pertaining to interior walls, but maybe this one is more appropriate...
Though I normally do not shop at Walmart, I have come to like their interior satin "colorplace" paint, in a shade which I use in all of my rental units. The last batch; though appearing to be the same stuff in the same can, seems to be thinner and tends to run and drip much more than I am accustomed to. Has anyone else had a similar experience, or perhaps have knowlege of a switching of paint suppliers to Walmart recently?
The five gallons I bought last month were just fine. The stuff I bought today is CRAP.

[mrcaptainbob]

I'd have no compunction with taking it back and explaining the issue. If the second can is also as bad, I'd take that one back too and ask for a store credit toward something else, then get the paint elsewhere.

[wvguy]

very very very rare to have a bad batch of paint. Walmart does not make paint there are two companies that make there paint for them. Plus you should always "block" your paint. meaning if you purchase more than one gallon you mix them together in a larger bucket. It is possible however that the company has made a formula change. Although paint companies don't normally do this that often. I would consider if you like the paint try it again by returning your other paint or going to another store and trying a paint of like price and quality.

[driz]

The basic stuff they carry is Glidden and it holds up like gangbusters. You probably got a bad batch. I can see that happening with a discounter as surely Glidden slips them their old stock and stuff like that. Other than those random issues I wouldn't use anything else. Wallyworld has always been good about returning things, never had one single problem returning anything as long as I had a receipt. Even if you don't I think they will happily replace it.

[wvguy]

If you understand how paint is made you understand that when paint is formulated in usually 2000 gallon batches. Paint is tested multiple times per batch. When someone has a problem with a paint its very very common to yell bad batch. The truth is bad batches rarely occur. Plus remember the grade of paint sold to walmart is lower quality than others carry. Thus the cheap price most under 13bucks a gallon. A good quality paint should cost u around 16-22 bucks a gallon. The inexpensive stuff that is mad for Walmart is not Glidden its Sherwin Williams and Valspar.
Yes return the paint they will take care of you but consider getting higher quality paint from another retailer such as Lowes or Home Depot.