Hello StevieP, thank you for your review. I’m so sorry the stain doesn’t look or behave as expected. Sometimes color can look different from screen to in person and the wood color, texture, and grain may affect the final appearance. I recommend removing the coating, cleaning the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner No. 63, letting the surface dry, then reapplying the stain in an updated color of your choice and testing it in a small area first to ensure it looks just right for your project. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team directly for further assistance. Our team is happy to help you! -Joni