Hi Maggipie, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear you did not get the expected coverage and your coating is tacky. I assure you this is not the experience we want for our customers. Our Marquee paint should cover in one coat when tinted to one of the one-coat colors and applied over a previously painted or primed surface. To help alleviate the tacky surface, you can wash it with mild detergent soap and water. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. For further assistance, please reach out to our customer care team directly; they are always happy to help! -Alex