Hi PC1980, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear your paint is not providing the coverage you expected. Generally, paint will cover in 1-2 coats. However, porous surfaces may need additional coats for uniformity. In any case, your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to help make sure you can achieve the positive results you expected. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Lina