8" x 9-3/4" Small Floating Shelf Bracket, Black Finish

Floating Shelf Bracket By Federal Brace For Clean Support

Floating Shelf Bracket by Federal Brace describes a heavy duty steel bracket designed to mount to the wall and create a true floating shelf appearance, so shelves present with no visible support in finished spaces. This small floating shelf bracket in black finish is sized at 9.75 x 1.65 x 8 inches in the 8 inch arm projection version, letting you match bracket length to compact shelf runs. The 0.25 inch thick steel construction provides the structure for a 200 pound carrying capacity, so shelves can safely hold dishes, books, or media equipment in everyday use. A gloss black powder coated finish gives the bracket a consistent surface that visually disappears behind dark shelving while still protecting the steel. Arms extend from both ends of the bracket for insertion into a floating shelf box or other shelf material, so you can build shelves to suit your project design.

Key Floating Shelf Bracket Details That Matter

• The 0.25 inch thick steel bracket body supplies the stiffness needed for a 200 pound carrying capacity, which supports heavier storage loads without shelf deflection during normal use.
• Arms with an 8 inch projection are engineered to support a 10 inch deep shelf, giving you a clear sizing rule when selecting shelf depth for stable, balanced installations.
• Sets of 1 inch slots in the 0.25 inch steel web are laid out for mounting into studs, so the bracket transfers load directly into framing for dependable carrying capacity.
• Four slots are provided for adjusting placement along the wall, which allows incremental side-to-side positioning to align multiple brackets or center a shelf run.
• Slots spaced 16 inches on center from center of slot to center of slot line up with typical stud layouts, helping the bracket integrate into common wall framing patterns.

Stud Mounted Floating Shelf Bracket Installation Focus

The small floating shelf bracket black finish design uses 0.25 inch slots oriented for stud mounting, so fasteners can penetrate solid framing for full rated capacity. With slots spaced 16 inches on center, the bracket aligns with standard residential stud spacing, simplifying layout when locating bracket positions across a wall run. Sets of 1 inch slots offer vertical and horizontal play, giving room to fine-tune bracket position relative to finished shelf edges. The 8 inch arm projection is sized specifically to support a 10 inch deep shelf, so once arms are leveled, shelf blanks can be drilled and slid over the arms for a flush floating effect. Arms extending from both ends of the central bar give insertion points along the shelf length, spreading load into the shelf material.

How This Heavy Duty Floating Shelf Bracket Performs

Where This Floating Shelf Concealed Bracket Fits Best

This floating shelf concealed bracket belongs in projects where a clean, bracket-free visual is required but substantial strength is still needed. The 200 pound carrying capacity per bracket makes it suited to shelves that support dishes, books, or media equipment in kitchens, living areas, or offices. With overall dimensions listed in sizes such as 34.50 x 1.65 x 8, 22.50 x 1.65 x 8, 16.75 x 1.65 x 8, or 9.75 x 1.65 x 8 inches, the system covers short to longer shelf spans, so runs can be planned using multiple brackets of matching depth. The 8 inch arm projection is intended for 10 inch deep shelves, giving a consistent basis for designing standard-depth storage or display shelving that does not overhang its support excessively. The gloss black finish works well behind darker shelf materials, keeping visual focus on the shelf and contents.

Details That Support Alignment And Repeatable Results

The small floating shelf bracket black finish model uses 0.25 inch slots for mounting, which offer elongated fastening points that help installers fine-tune vertical and horizontal location during layout. Slots placed 16 inches on center match common stud spacing, so repeated installations across multiple bays can follow the same measurements, improving workflow. The 0.25 inch steel thickness not only delivers strength, it also gives a consistent arm section for drilling matching holes in shelf boxes or solid shelf materials. With arms extending from both ends of the bracket, load is supported along more of the shelf length, which improves rigidity and reduces deflection when the 10 inch deep shelf is fully loaded within the 200 pound limit. The powder coated gloss black finish provides a smooth surface that allows shelves to slide onto the arms with less friction, aiding alignment during final installation steps.

Buyer Questions On 8 Inch Floating Shelf Bracket

Select This Bracket For Strong Floating Shelf Runs

This heavy duty floating shelf bracket from Federal Brace combines 0.25 inch steel, an 8 inch arm projection, and a 200 pound carrying capacity to support 10 inch deep shelves in real-world use. With slots laid out 16 inches on center and four adjustment points, it fits standard stud spacing and offers the play needed to align multiple shelves along a wall. The gloss black powder coated finish and arms extending from both ends of the bar support clean, concealed installations. Specify this small floating shelf bracket black finish model when planning compact floating shelves that need both strength and a clean appearance.