16 Inch Stealth Brace For Hidden Countertops

16 inch Stealth Brace is a workstation and countertop bracket designed to support countertop and bar overhangs while staying out of sight. The brace sits inside a routed pocket in the substrate, so the overhang presents clean lines without bulky corbels or a visible kicker that can interfere with knees or workflow. The brace is made by Fastcap as part of their Stealth Speed Brace line, giving installers a consistent format across projects where hidden support is required. A black finish helps the brace disappear in shadow lines under tops, which keeps the focus on the surface material instead of the support hardware in typical bar, island, or workstation layouts.

Stealth Speed Brace Details That Help On Site

• The brace is specified to support 300 to 500 pounds, so a run of properly spaced brackets carries typical countertop and bar overhang loads without resorting to large decorative corbels that occupy leg space.
• Powder coated steel construction provides a rigid support arm with a durable finish, so the brace resists wear as trades slide materials past it and as users contact the underside of the overhang in daily use.
• Countersunk screw holes in the brace allow flat-head fasteners to sit flush to the steel surface, so the brace seats tightly against the substrate without screw heads interfering with the routed pocket or the underside of the top.
• The black finish keeps the steel low-visibility in the shadows under bars and countertops, so even when a user looks underneath, the support hardware visually recedes instead of drawing attention away from the installation.
• Being part of the workstation and countertop brackets category places this brace into a familiar role for fabricators, so it can be specified confidently wherever hidden structural support is needed under extended tops.

Mounted Brace Fit With Routed Slot Installation

The Stealth Speed Brace mounts into a routed pocket, using a 3-1/2 inch slot in the substrate as its primary interface. That slot defines the brace position, which simplifies layout when repeating brackets along a bar or counter run. With countersunk screw holes, the brace locks to the substrate using flat-head fasteners that pull the steel tight against the routed surface, which helps keep the top plane consistent. This installation approach lets fabricators prepare the substrate on the bench with routing and hole locations handled before moving to the jobsite, supporting faster field installation when setting the finished top into place.

Using The Fastcap Stealth Brace In Worktops

Hidden Countertop Support In Bars And Workstations

The Fastcap Stealth Speed Brace, SB-16 STEALTH BL, is intended to support countertop and bar overhangs while remaining concealed. The 16 inch format suits many bar tops and workstation counters where a modest projection needs structural help. By routing a 3-1/2 inch slot in the substrate, installers sink the horizontal leg of the brace into the build-up, so the countertop edge remains visually clean. Powder coated steel gives the support arm the rigidity to work under 300 to 500 pound loading, which is important when users lean on a bar edge or when heavy equipment sits near the outer zone of a work surface. The black finish is particularly useful under dark tops or shadowed cabinets, where the steel recedes visually above toe space and seating areas.

Brace Features That Support Repeatable Installations

The Stealth Speed Brace uses countersunk screw holes so each screw head draws into the steel profile, helping the brace sit flat against the substrate without high spots. That flat seating supports a consistent top plane along a run of brackets, which matters when setting stone, solid surface, or laminated tops that demand even bearing. The 3-1/2 inch slot routing requirement standardizes the interface across every bracket position, so fabricators can template and machine multiple substrates with the same pattern and rely on predictable fit on site. With a rated capacity of 300 to 500 pounds per brace, designers can calculate bracket spacing to match loading expectations, which simplifies planning for bar seating zones and high-use work areas. As a workstation and countertop bracket from Fastcap, this brace fits naturally into installations where hidden structural support must integrate with cabinetry and support framing without adding visible obstructions under the overhang.

Common Questions About The 16 Inch Stealth Brace

Select This Stealth Brace For Hidden Countertops

The Fastcap 16 inch Stealth Speed Brace, SB-16 STEALTH BL, from Wurth Baer Supply supports countertop and bar overhangs with powder coated steel strength and a discreet black finish. With a 300 to 500 pound rating, routed 3-1/2 inch slot interface, and countersunk screw holes, it fits directly into workstation and countertop bracket layouts where hidden support is a priority. Use this brace when planning bar seating or work surfaces that need solid, concealed structural backing and a clean underside appearance.