What will you be storing it on? (to determine shelf depth needed).

How much weight will this shelf support?.

But ask yourself a few questions before moving forward with building your own DIY shelf brackets. The good news is that measurements of the brackets are super easy because they’re literally three pieces, a top, back, and support. So, I include information to help you make yours built specifically for your space and project. Once you’ve selected the style of bracket you’d like, it’s important to consider how many brackets are needed to properly support your shelf. While our shelf brackets are incredibly strong, it’s important to also consider support down the entire length of the shelf.Īll shelves are different, but for shelves over 36” long, we suggest using more than 2 brackets.I will go through precise instructions using the size of the bracket I needed, but you may need a different size bracket.

Specialty Brackets :įor shelves made with glass or marble, we offer our Specialty L Brackets for Glass shelves.īecause glass or marble can have sharper edges that do not fit well into lipped brackets, we created these L brackets with silicon pads to keep the shelf from shifting. Heavy duty brackets are made with a 2” wide steel which provides more of visual contrast and may be chosen for aesthetic purposes. Because these hold 100 lbs each, they are a good choice for shelves with especially thick shelves or if the shelf will be used for heavy items. Heavy Duty Brackets :Īll of our styles are also available in a heavy duty option. J brackets are an excellent option to create sturdy shelves and still achieve the minimal, floating effect. Because the metal leg sits behind the shelf, the board does not sit entirely flush against the wall. The front lip comes around the shelf to hold it snug. This style of shelf bracket has more of ‘floating’ effect with the leg support above the shelf. They also work well for pre-existing floating shelves that need additional support because they can be added on without removing the shelf. These are a pretty classic design and are good for beginner projects. These brackets have a leg support under the shelf and the boards will sit flush against the wall with a front “lip” coming up around the shelf edge. These shelf brackets have the most traditional, standard design. L brackets are also the best option for live edge lumber as the uneven raw edge does not always fit will within a front lip. (General rule: the support arm needs to go at least ⅔ of the shelf depth) These are also often called an angle bracket and the easiest to use.īecause these do not have a front lip, they are a good option for uncommonly sized shelves.

These are the most general, simple shelf brackets. Some styles work better than others for specific shelves: L Brackets : Common Shelf Sizes: Shelf LocationĪfter determining shelf size and material, you can now select the best brackets for the job. In general, it helps to select what type and size of shelf board you’ll be using BEFORE ordering brackets. Shelf Bracket Sizeīecause the size of brackets depends on the actual shelf board dimensions, we recommend selecting your shelf first. By following these steps, you can choose the correct brackets for your specific project. One of the most important steps is choosing the right shelving supports. Creating shelves is a relatively easy and simple DIY project.

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