Before you begin to wax and seal your own furniture you need to understand the products you will be working with. The wax that you will use to protect the finish of your furniture is called paste wax. Sealant is a product that will protect your wooden furniture inside or outside from natural wear and weather damage. You will want to seal the furniture before you apply the paste wax. You can find these two things at any home improvement store, or there are some people who prefer to make their own paste wax. You can find many recipes for this online.
If you are going to seal your furniture with a protective finish then you will 
need to first make sure that it has been sanded well. First when you are determining if you need to seal the furniture or if wax does the trick then you should look for flakes. The furniture will need to have some sealant if the wood has started to flake off. When you are ready apply the sealant thinly as to not allow it to clump. If you are going to add wax to your furniture you will need to seal it first. Making sure that the wood is sanded down will allow the sealant to paint on evenly and dry quickly so you can move on the wax. Make sure that the sealant is completely dry which may take a couple of hours. You can be certain that it is dry after a couple hours have passed and then you will not have to worry about messing it up. This will result in a loss of time as you will have to start over.
There are different kinds of wax that you can use for your furniture. You can purchase it in different colors depending on if your furniture is made with a dark or a light wood. It is not difficult to apply but it can become blotchy and not look quite right if you do not apply it properly. Once you have picked out the proper color and type of wax it is time to apply it to your freshly sealed furniture. You will want to carefully apply the wax taking care not to use too much with a clean cloth and rub in small circles. Let the wax dry completely before you wipe away the excess. There you have it, a beautiful piece of refinished furniture that took you no time to complete.
