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All About Silver Mirrors - 2

...1. The glass is loaded into the vacuum unit.

2. The glass is cleaned and dried.

3. The backside of the glass is sprayed with sliver nitrate.

4. The silver layer is coated with copper or coppersulphate to protect the silver.

5. The mirror is cleaned, dried, and hardened.

6. A first coat of paint is applied to further protect the silver.

7. After the first coat is dried, a second coat is applied.

8. Finally, the mirror is cooled and cleaned.

If the manufacturer chooses an environmentally friendlier method, they will not use coppersulphate, lead based paints, or ammonia salts.

Protecting the silver backing of the mirror is very important since it provides the reflective surface of the mirror. If it is damaged or begins to deteriorate, the surface may appear dull, dirty, or streaked. You may need to buy a new mirror or have it resilvered if this type of deterioration occurs. Because of the advancements in the technology involved in making mirrors, everyone can afford some type. If you have more expensive mirrors, resilvering them will be just as cost effective as replacing them when the silver is damaged.

Even if you were all ready aware of silver mirrors a little, you will still find that this information is helpful. You may have learned something about the styles and makes of mirrors that you did not know, and something that you can use later on as well.

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