8" x 34-1/2" Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish

8 x 34-1/2 Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket Use

8 x 34-1/2 Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket is a Federal Brace steel bracket that mounts to the wall to create a floating shelf appearance, so you can support storage or display surfaces without visible supporting structure. The bracket uses 0.25 inch thick heavy duty steel, which provides a solid base for carrying substantial loads in everyday shelf applications. Its gloss black powder coated finish covers the entire steel body, giving the bracket a finished look where edges are visible while also protecting the steel surface in typical indoor environments. This bracket belongs to the Floating Shelves and Concealed Brackets product class, so it is designed to disappear behind the shelf material for a clean visual result in closets, garages, or general shelving installations.

Floating Shelf Bracket Details That Matter Onsite

• The 8 inch bracket arm projection is sized to support a 10 inch deep shelf, helping you carry a typical shelf depth with the steel arm set back from the front edge.
• The 34.50 inch overall length lets the bracket span multiple studs in a standard wall, which spreads load and supports the stated carrying capacity when used with the slots.
• The bracket carries 200 pounds each, giving you a defined load rating for planning dish storage, books, or media equipment on the finished shelf.
• The heavy duty 0.25 inch steel construction resists deflection under the specified load, which helps the installed shelf stay level in use.
• The gloss black powder coated finish provides a dark, uniform color, supporting projects where the bracket edges or arms may be visible near the wall.
• The bracket is part of a size range from 9.75 to 34.50 inches in length, so this model can be matched with shorter or longer brackets from the same line on multi-shelf runs.

Stud-Mounted Floating Shelf Bracket Installation Use

This Federal Brace floating shelf bracket mounts directly to wall studs using its sets of 1 inch slots, so the load transfers into framing for the specified carrying capacity. Slots are 16 inches on center from the center of one slot to the center of the next, aligning with standard stud spacing to simplify layout. The bracket is installed in studs using these slots for maximum carry capacity, which helps the 200 pound rating translate into real support for heavy shelf contents. Arms extend from both ends of the 34.50 inch long bracket for insertion into a floating shelf box or other shelf material, so the shelf structure slides over the arms rather than sitting on top of an exposed bracket.

How This Extra-Large Bracket Works In Shelving Runs

Where The 8 x 34-1/2 Bracket Fits Best

This 34.50 x 1.65 x 8 inch bracket fits applications where a long floating shelf or run of shelving needs concealed support along the wall. Its 8 inch arm projection is matched to a 10 inch deep shelf, so the arms sit back from the front edge while still reaching far enough into the shelf material to carry load. Arms extend from both ends of the bracket, allowing them to insert into a floating shelf box or other shelf material you choose to use, which supports both prebuilt boxes and custom shelf constructions that can be bored or built around the arms. The bracket belongs to the Shelf, Closet and Garage Organization category, so it suits storage walls, media walls, or closet shelving that must read as clean and unobstructed. Because each floating shelf bracket can hold 100 pounds and the floating shelf has a 200 pound carrying capacity, this size supports heavier-duty shelving where real storage weight is expected.

Details That Support Straight, Repeatable Shelf Results

The 0.25 inch thick steel body helps the arms resist deflection when loaded, which keeps the shelf line level across the 34.50 inch span under typical use. Four slots are provided along the length for adjusting the placement as needed, so the bracket position can shift slightly while still engaging studs and aligning with shelf layout marks. The slots are 16 inches on center, so the bracket naturally lands on common stud positions, reducing layout time and supporting predictable fastening points across a wall. Arms extend from both ends, engaging a longer section of the shelf interior, which spreads the load within the shelf box or other material and reduces stress at any single entry point. By presenting a gloss black powder coated finish, the bracket keeps visible portions visually consistent, which matters on open installations where the wall connection or any exposed steel might be seen near the shelf back edge.

Key Questions About This Floating Shelf Bracket

Select This Bracket For Clean, Strong Floating Shelves

The Federal Brace 8 x 34-1/2 Extra-Large Floating Shelf Bracket pairs 0.25 inch heavy duty steel with an 8 inch arm projection and 200 pound carrying capacity, giving you concealed support sized for a 10 inch deep shelf. Its 34.50 inch length, 16 inch on center slots, and arm extensions from both ends suit stud-mounted floating shelves where a gloss black finish matches other hardware. Choose this bracket when a long floating shelf needs hidden structure that ties directly into wall framing.