Hi user, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the coating peeled so soon. This is not normal, and I understand your disappointment. I recommend removing the coating, cleaning the surface with the All-In-One Wood Cleaner, and touching up or recoating as needed. We recommend two coats at the recommended spread rate for a semi-transparent finish. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Giovanna