NOTE: As of 4/13/26, InnovaShelf's prefix has changed from IS to RS. This part number has changed from IST-LOC-1515-20W to RST-LOC-1515-20.

T-LOC-1515 20" Floating Shelf Bracket Purpose

T-LOC-1515 20" floating shelf bracket is an InnovaShelf concealed bracket designed for floating shelves in closet and garage organization, so it supports clean-looking storage runs where visible supports are not wanted. The patented leveling system, called the T-LOC system, uses a specially designed slotted base plate that slides onto the screws, which allows on-the-wall adjustability to help align a shelf after fastening. Brackets and arms are crafted from high quality materials, providing maximum strength and durability for heavier shelf loads in demanding woodworking applications. The bracket is rated for 300 lb, so it is suited to installations where significant weight capacity is required. This bracket is designed to be installed into a wood substrate, which fits common wood stud wall construction and wood blocking in built-ins. The design is intended for a hollow shelf, so it supports typical floating shelf construction found in many professional shops.

Key T-LOC Floating Shelf Bracket Advantages

• The patented T-LOC system uses a specially designed slotted base plate that slides onto the screws, giving adjustable positioning that helps fine-tune shelf level after the bracket is anchored in wood.
• Brackets and arms are crafted from high quality materials, providing maximum strength so the 300 lb rating can support demanding closet, garage, or general storage shelving applications.
• The bracket is designed to be installed into a wood substrate, aligning with wood studs or wood blocking so shelf loads transfer into familiar framing materials on jobsite or shop builds.
• The design is intended for a hollow shelf, so common floating shelf box constructions can slide over the arms and stay concealed while taking advantage of the rated strength.
• The shelf is secured to the bracket with self-tapping trim screws, creating a direct mechanical connection between shelf and bracket to reduce movement in day-to-day use.

Mounting T-LOC Floating Bracket To Wood

The T-LOC-1515-20 floating shelf bracket is designed to be installed into a wood substrate, so it works with wood studs and wood framing that professional installers often encounter. The specially designed slotted base plate slides onto the screws driven into the wood, allowing the bracket position to shift along the slots so the installer can adjust the bracket before tightening. This sliding action of the T-LOC system helps bring multiple brackets into line for one shelf run. A 20" arm length supports deeper hollow shelf designs, so the shelf body can fully engage the arms while remaining concealed. Shelf attachment uses self-tapping trim screws driven through the bracket into the hollow shelf, so the shelf locks to the support arms for a more rigid result.

Using The T-LOC-1515 Bracket In Projects

Floating Wood Shelves In Closets And Garages

The T-LOC-1515 20" floating shelf bracket for wood stud sits in the Shelf, Closet & Garage Organization category, so it aligns with storage projects built around floating wood shelves. Being part of Floating Shelves and Concealed Brackets, the bracket hides inside a hollow shelf, which maintains a clean appearance in closets, garages, or other storage walls. Its 20" length works with hollow shelves built to cover the arm depth, so the shelf surface appears to project from the wall with no visible support. Because the bracket is designed to be installed into a wood substrate, it fits situations where walls or supporting structures use wood studs, allowing installers to tie directly into structural framing. The 300 lb rating supports storage concepts involving heavier contents on these concealed shelves.

Leveling, Adjustability, And Load Performance

The patented T-LOC system utilizes a specially designed slotted base plate that slides onto the screws, so installers gain on-the-wall adjustment that helps correct minor layout or drilling variations. This adjustability is valuable when lining up multiple floating shelves, because shifting the bracket along the slots can bring the shelf into level relative to adjacent units. Brackets and arms are crafted from high quality materials for maximum strength, which supports the 300 lb rating described in the product data and allows heavier loads within that capacity. The hollow shelf design works with the concealed arms, spreading the load along the 20" bracket length, which helps distribute weight into the wood substrate. Shelf attachment using self-tapping trim screws builds a continuous connection between shelf and bracket, which reduces flex at the wall and supports a more solid feel when the shelf is in service.

Common Questions About This Floating Shelf Bracket

Selecting The T-LOC-1515 Bracket For Your Build

The T-LOC-1515 20" floating shelf bracket for wood stud offers a patented T-LOC slotted base plate, so installers can adjust bracket position while anchored into a wood substrate. Its 300 lb rating and high quality bracket and arm materials support heavier-duty floating shelf runs in closets, garages, and other storage areas using hollow shelf construction. With the shelf secured by self-tapping trim screws and the arms fully concealed inside the shelf, this InnovaShelf bracket helps deliver clean floating lines backed by substantial load performance. Choose this model when a concealed, wood-substrate-based support with on-the-wall adjustment is needed for hollow floating shelves.