Floating Shelf Bracket – Modern 14g Steel Support for 1x8, 1x10, 1x12 Lumber | Stud-Mount Heavy Duty Shelf Hardware
Build clean, modern shelving with confidence. Our Floating Shelf Brackets are laser-cut from heavy 14-gauge mild steel and engineered to fit off-the-shelf lumber from your local home center (nominal 1x8, 1x10, 1x12). Just add wood and mount to the studs—instant minimalist shelving that’s strong, straight, and designer-worthy.
Unlike decorative strap brackets that sit under the shelf, this low-profile wrap design captures the board on three sides for a crisp floating look while spreading load against the wall. We’ve accounted for the actual dressed lumber dimensions (ex: a nominal 1x8 = approx. 3/4" x 7-1/4"), so your board slides in with the right reveal—no guesswork.
Each bracket ships ready to install and includes mounting hardware sized for stud installation. Use a pair for shorter shelves or add a center support (or more) for long spans—contact us if you need an odd quantity or custom length; we’re happy to help.
Key Features
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Modern Floating Look: Minimal wrap-style bracket hides structure, showcases wood.
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Heavy 14g Steel: Laser-cut U-style channel resists sag and twist.
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Sized for Real Lumber: Designed around the actual dressed sizes of nominal 1x boards from US hardware stores.
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Stud-Ready Strength: Pre-drilled holes align with standard framing; weight rating assumes direct stud mount with 2"+ fasteners (included).
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Easy DIY Install: Measure, level, lag to studs, slide in your board—done.
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Indoor Flat Clear Finish (Dark/Black Tone): A sealed clear coat over raw steel that reads deep charcoal to nearly black depending on the batch and recycled steel content.
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Mix & Match Lengths: Use multiple brackets to build long continuous shelving runs.
Installation Notes
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Must mount directly into wall studs or solid blocking.
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Use the included 2"+ screws (or appropriate anchors for solid masonry).
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For shelves over 36" or heavy loads (books, pottery, kitchen gear), use 3 brackets or more.
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Confirm stud layout before drilling; pre-drill pilot holes for best pull-out strength.
What’s Included
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(1) Steel floating shelf bracket (size selected)
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Mounting screws for wood stud install
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Install tips
Wood shelf board not included—pick up local lumber to save shipping.
Finish
Indoor Flat Clear – Dark (Even Black): Clear sealed raw steel that often cures to a dark charcoal/black tone due to the natural variation in recycled American steel. Minor mill scale, character marks, and tonal shifts are part of the industrial look. If desired, brackets can be painted to match any décor.
| Nominal Board Size | Typical Actual Board* | Bracket Height | Bracket Depth (Inside) | Overall Length | Use For… |
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| 1" x 8" | ~3/4" x 7-1/4" | 3" | Sized to fit actual thickness | 9" overall | Compact shelves, spice, entry |
| 1" x 10" | ~3/4" x 9-1/4" | 3" | Sized to fit actual thickness | 10-3/4" overall | Books, bath, décor |
| 1" x 12" | ~3/4" x 11-1/4" | 3" | Sized to fit actual thickness | 13" overall | Deeper display, kitchen, gear |
*Some items are subject to specific finishes and are not offered in all finishes*
RAW STEEL -DARK (EVEN BLACK) - Raw Steel is a highly recyclable material that gets reused over and over again. This makes the finish and color vary from piece to piece, to sometimes even black. Left untreated, the Raw Steel will rust and develop a natural patina completely unique to your environment.
RUSTED - The Rusted finish varies in coloring due to the mixture used for the rusting process. This will continue to rust and patina over time. I use all-natural ingredients for rusting, no harsh chemicals.
INDOOR FLAT CLEAR -DARK (EVEN BLACK) - The Indoor Flat Clear finish is an oil-based matte clear coat that makes the steel darker, sometimes even black. This finish will hold up well inside and is easy to clean.
OUTDOOR SILVER - The Outdoor Silver finish is a bright silver powder coat with a slight sparkle. This UV protected finish will protect the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years.
OUTDOOR GLOSS CLEAR - The Outdoor Gloss Clear finish is a glossy clear powder coat that makes the steel darker, sometimes even black. This UV protected finish will protect the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years.
OUTDOOR FLAT BLACK - The Outdoor Flat Black finish is a matte black powder coat. This UV protected finish will protect the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years.
OUTDOOR GLOSS WHITE - The Outdoor Gloss White finish is a glossy white powder coat. This UV protected finish will protect the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years.
OUTDOOR GLOSS RED - The Outdoor Gloss Red finish is a glossy, bright red powder coat. This UV protected finish will protect the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years.
ALUMINUM - The Aluminum finish is the best option if you want the look of shiny metal or stainless steel on a budget. This finish is rust-proof and weather-proof (great for marine environments) and is lightweight. Aluminum is also a soft metal and scratches easily, so please be careful when opening your package.
ALUMINUM POWDER (GLOSS CLEAR, FLAT BLACK, GLOSS WHITE, GLOSS RED) - These Aluminum powder coat finish options will help prevent chips and scratches and give you more color choices. These UV protected finishes will protect the Aluminum in the toughest conditions and help prevent oxidation over time.
GALVANIZED - Galvanized refers to a process in which steel is coated with a layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion. The appearance of galvanized metal is characterized by a shiny, silver-gray surface. The coating gives the material a distinct metallic luster. Over time, the zinc coating may develop a matte gray patina as it weathers, but the initial appearance is typically bright and reflective.
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