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Floating Mantel Support Rod by Federal Brace is designed to support heavy wall-mounted mantel beams, so it carries the weight of the beam while keeping visible hardware off the face of the installation. The base plate and tube diameter are extra large, which spreads load into the wall structure and helps keep the mantel stable under everyday use. Cold-rolled steel construction provides a strong bracket body that resists bending in normal fireplace mantel applications. The rod is rated to support 200 pounds of load per two brackets with proper wall stud installation, allowing substantial mantel beams to be carried on concealed rods. A 100-pound carry capacity per rod helps limit deflection at the front edge of the mantel, which matters when users set objects along the length over time.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod is intended for wall-mounted mantel beams, so it works within the stud structure to carry load back into the framing. With proper wall stud installation, two mantel rods are rated to support 200 pounds of load, which guides layout when planning heavier beams. The rod length is 6 inches, giving a projection suitable for many standard mantel beam depths while leaving material in front of the wall surface. The base plate width of 1.5 inches and height of 2.5 inches provide a compact mounting footprint that still delivers an extra large plate for this bracket format. The raw steel finish allows on-site finishing and also means the steel needs coating to limit corrosion over the life of the installation.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod is suitable for solid wood mantel beams, so it supports dense, solid stock commonly used over fireplaces. It is also suitable for MDF box beams, allowing lighter, hollow-profile mantels to be mounted using the same rod format. Suitability for stainless steel mantel beams extends use into metal-clad or fabricated beams where a concealed internal support is required. The 6 inch length gives internal engagement into the mantel body, creating leverage against downward loads while keeping the front edge clear. The base plate footprint of 1.5 by 2.5 inches helps position the rod within typical stud layouts in fireplace chase framing. As part of the Fireplace Mantels and Brackets product class, this rod aligns with common mantel mounting situations where brackets must remain hidden.
The 0.25 inch CRS-Steel material gives this mantel rod a quarter-inch thick steel structure, which matters when installers expect the support to resist sag under stacked loads on a beam. The rating of 200 pounds per two brackets ties load capacity directly to bracket count, helping plan how many supports are used under a given mantel length. The 100-pound carry capacity figure per rod focuses expectations on working load, which helps maintain minimal deflection at the outer edge when decorative items are placed on the mantel. The extra large base plate and tube diameter work together to distribute force into the wall, which is important when combining heavy solid wood or stainless steel beams with concentrated loading. The raw steel finish allows field finishing steps to coordinate with surrounding metalwork while recognizing that unpainted steel will corrode over time if left exposed.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod is suitable for solid wood, MDF box, and stainless steel mantel beams, so one bracket design can serve different beam constructions on the same project line.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod is rated to support 200 pounds of load per two brackets, which allows substantial mantel beams and decor to be carried on concealed supports.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod has a 100-pound carry capacity per rod, which helps limit noticeable deflection at the mantel edge when items are placed along its length.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod has a 6 inch length, 1.5 inch width, and 2.5 inch height, giving a compact base plate with a projecting rod sized for typical mantel depths.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod is made from 0.25 inch cold-rolled steel, providing a solid steel section that resists flexing under normal mantel loads.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod uses a raw steel finish that will corrode over time if not painted, so field finishing choices directly influence long-term appearance.
The Floating Mantel Support Rod by Federal Brace combines a 6 inch projection with an extra large base plate and tube diameter, so it carries heavy solid wood, MDF box, or stainless steel mantel beams with concealed steel support. The 0.25 inch cold-rolled steel body and 100-pound carry capacity per rod, along with the 200-pound rating per two brackets, align capacity with typical fireplace mantel loads. The raw steel finish offers flexibility for project-specific finishing while keeping the bracket itself focused on structural support. Selecting this floating mantel support rod puts a purpose-built, rated steel support behind the beam, helping the finished mantel read clean while the wall structure does the work.
