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Floating shelf bracket by Federal Brace provides concealed wall support for a floating-style shelf, giving a clean look while carrying substantial weight in kitchens, living areas, closets, or garages. This large bracket measures 8 inches x 22.5 inches x 1.65 inches, so it spans multiple studs for a broad mounting footprint on standard framed walls. The bracket uses 0.25 inch thick steel, which delivers the rigidity needed to support dense loads without bending. Each floating shelf bracket holds 200 pounds, allowing dishes, books, or media equipment to be supported on a properly mounted shelf. Arms extend 8 inches from the wall, so they can support a 10 inch deep shelf while maintaining a level appearance under load. A gloss black, powder-coated finish on the heavy duty steel creates a neutral, finished look that blends with most shelf materials.
This Federal Brace floating shelf bracket uses sets of 1 inch slots in the steel back plate to mount directly to wall studs, supporting the 200 pound carrying capacity when fastening into solid framing. Four slots are provided, giving several mounting points along the 22.5 inch length to align with studs in typical layouts. The slots are 16 inches on center from the center of one slot to the center of the next, matching standard stud spacing so the bracket can be positioned to hit two studs. Each slot is a 0.25 inch slot, so commonly used fastener diameters fit through the steel while still allowing minor side-to-side adjustment during mounting. This slotted design simplifies slight position changes during installation while preserving structural engagement with studs.
This large floating shelf bracket fits applications where a longer shelf span and higher capacity are needed, such as supporting a floating shelf for dishes, books, or media equipment. Its 22.5 inch length allows the bracket to reach multiple studs, which is useful when building wider shelves that carry continuous loads along a wall. The 8 inch arm projection is designed for use with a 10 inch deep shelf, so this bracket suits standard shelf depths commonly used in living rooms, offices, or closets. Arms extend from both ends of the bracket into the shelf box or other shelf material, so the steel can engage a wide portion of the shelf interior for added stiffness along the full run. The gloss black finish works well when the bracket is used with darker-toned shelf materials or in areas where the support might be partially visible during installation.
The 0.25 inch thick steel used in this floating shelf bracket provides consistent stiffness, which helps installers produce repeatable, level floating shelves across multiple locations using the same bracket size. With four 0.25 inch slots spaced 16 inches on center, the bracket layout aligns to common stud patterns, reducing layout time when placing several brackets along a wall. The 8 inch arm projection is fixed, so once a 10 inch deep shelf design is established, the same bracket geometry can be repeated for additional shelves without new layout calculations. A carrying capacity of 200 pounds per floating shelf bracket gives a clear load reference when planning how many brackets to use along a longer shelf. Because arms extend from both ends of the 22.5 inch plate, each bracket can support a broad section of shelf material, which helps minimize sag over time when shelves are built to engage the arms fully.
The floating shelf bracket measures 8 inches x 22.5 inches x 1.65 inches, so it spans a wide wall section while providing 8 inch arms to support a standard 10 inch deep shelf.
The floating shelf bracket has a 200 pound carrying capacity, which supports substantial storage loads when the shelf and wall framing are built to use that strength.
The bracket arms project 8 inches from the wall, which is intended to support a 10 inch deep shelf so the steel remains concealed inside the shelf material.
The floating shelf bracket has four 0.25 inch slots spaced 16 inches on center, allowing alignment with typical stud layouts across the 22.5 inch length.
The bracket uses 0.25 inch thick heavy duty steel with a gloss black powder-coated finish, providing stiffness with a neutral appearance behind the shelf.
Arms extend from both ends of the bracket for insertion into a floating shelf box or other shelf material, allowing the steel to support the interior of the shelf.
The Federal Brace 8 inch x 22.5 inch large floating shelf bracket in gloss black pairs 0.25 inch thick steel with 8 inch projecting arms to support a 10 inch deep shelf at up to 200 pounds per bracket. Four 0.25 inch slots spaced 16 inches on center allow mounting into wall studs over a broad span, giving a solid base for heavier floating shelf applications. When a project calls for a concealed shelf support that matches standard stud spacing and supports dishes, books, or media equipment, this floating shelf bracket offers a defined size and capacity to build around.
Sold In: 1 Each
Quantity | Unit Price | Catalog | ||||
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Sold in: 1 Each | FB167185 Mfr# 167185 | 8" x 16-3/4" Medium Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each | FB165246 Mfr# 165246 | 8" x 34-1/2" Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish | ||||
Sold in: 1 Each | FB167184 Mfr# 167184 | 8" x 9-3/4" Small Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish |