Accessories For Our Handcrafted Reclaimed Barnwood Products

Explore MTC’s accessories below:

Choose the Right Heavy Duty Floating Shelf Bracket

Start with the length of your shelf or mantel, then choose the support-rod depth and bracket height that match the size of the wood you are mounting.

1. Choose Bracket Length

22" bracket: generally used with 24"–42" shelves or mantels.

40" bracket: generally used with 48"–66" shelves or mantels.

54" bracket: generally used with 72"–96" shelves or mantels.

2. Choose Support-Rod Depth

4" support rods are used with shallower shelves and mantels, including many 6" and 8" deep applications.

6" support rods are designed for deeper pieces, including many 10" deep shelves and mantels.

3. Choose Bracket Height

1" high brackets are designed for thinner floating shelves, including many 2" thick shelf applications.

1.25" high brackets are available for select deeper shelf configurations.

3" high brackets are designed for thicker pieces, including many 5"–8" thick shelves and mantels.

Not Sure Which Bracket You Need?

Match the bracket to the finished length, depth, and thickness of your shelf or mantel. Always review the recommended-use information on the individual bracket product page before ordering.

Ask Us Which Bracket Fits

Heavy Duty Floating Shelf Brackets

Steel Shelf L-Brackets

Self-Centered Drill Bits

  • Concealed Support

    Our floating shelf brackets are designed to provide strong concealed support for floating shelves and fireplace mantels while remaining hidden inside the wood after installation.

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    Family Owned & Operated

    Modern Timber Craft has been family owned and operated since 2014. From reclaiming historic timbers to preparing each mantel for its next home, our focus is on craftsmanship, authenticity and creating pieces that preserve the character and history of the original wood.

  • Premium Quality

    All brackets are made of 3/16" Steel. Weight capacity reaches more than 250 lbs. when installed properly.

FAQs

Do the mantels and shelves come pre-drilled for the heavy duty floating shelf brackets?

Yes! When ordered together, the mantels and shelves will come routed and pre-drilled for the heavy duty floating shelf brackets.

What size bracket do I need for my mantel/shelf?

The 22" heavy duty shelf bracket with 4" rods will be best suited for pieces 24-42" long. The 40" heavy duty shelf bracket with 4" rods is recommended to be used for our 3x5, 3x7, 3x8, and 4x8 mantels and shelves in a 48-66" length while the 54" heavy duty bracket with 4" rods is intended for our 3x5, 3x7, 3x8, and 4x8 mantels and shelves in a 72"-96" in length. The heavy duty shelf brackets with the 6" rod supports are recommended for our 3x10 mantel and shelves with the same length guidelines as above.

How much weight do the 6"x6" and 8"x8" steel shelf brackets hold?

As long as installed properly, one set of the steel shelf brackets for the 2" shelves will allow for 50lbs of shelf weight. Each set will add 50lbs to your weight allowance, each individual bracket adds 25lbs.

Do all of the brackets come with screws for mounting?

Yes, all of the brackets will come with screws for mounting. These are basic drywall screws so if you plan to mount to brick, tile, concrete, or stone, masonry screws are highly recommended to be used instead.

What if I do not have studs available to install the steel shelf L-brackets?

When wall studs are not available, we strongly suggest using toggle bolts. They are an expandable anchor that grips the back side of the drywall. They are easier to use than they look! They can be found at any local hardware store. For toggles, use the manufacturer's recommended drill bit size to pre-drill the hole.

- Different size toggle bolts require different size holes so this will be dependent upon the size of toggle bolts you use.