Hi Lace, thanks for the review. Sorry to hear that you had a problem with the second coat of the chalk paint. You want to wait at least 2 hours before applying the second coat. I'd recommend lightly sanding and areas that had a texture and then applying another coat of paint, If needed, you can add up to 2 ounces of water per quart to thin the paint out and to give more working time. 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! -Ronald