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Why is the back of a mirror traditionally painted brown? Does it aid reflectivity?
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Any paint over the reflective coat will work (without it the mirror would be semi-transparent, like a two way mirror or reflective window), and I have seen all kinds of colours used. Brown is traditional probably because they used to be hung on dark wooden furniture or free-standing frames of teak, mahogany, etc.
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