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Create modern open shelving with our best selling, heavy duty steel shelf bracket. This J style metal hook, named for its shape, is ideal for a floating shelf look but with more strength than hidden brackets.
A favorite of many builders and designers, these metal brackets have also been spotted in HGTV magazine.
J Bracket Details
How Many Brackets Are Needed:
| Shelf Length | Quantity of Brackets |
| 0" -36" | 2 |
| 37”-68” | 3 |
| 69”-100” | 4 |
| 101”-132” | 5 |
| 133”-164” |
6 |
We include 2" lag bolts with matching hex heads for installation into a wall stud.
For other installation applications, such as brick or concrete, we offer speciality hardware separately.
Use our step by step guide for easy installation:
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For lipped supports, select a bracket for the exact shelf depth. For example, an 11.25" deep shelf would use that size bracket.
Many shelves need more than two brackets for adequate support. For shelves longer than 36" we recommend three or more. Check out our guide for full recommendations
Each bracket order includes two matching lag bolts for installation into wall studs. For other shelving applications, such as drywall or concrete, we offer speciality hardware separately.
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For J brackets, we recommend ordering based on the exact depth of your shelf. If your shelf board is 11.25" deep (or wide), you'll need a 11.25" deep J bracket.
We offer sizes to fit both standard dimensional lumber (available at hardware stores) and custom or pre-made shelf boards.
Our J brackets all have a 6" back leg to mount into the wall. This is sufficient to hold the sizes we offer.
We can customize the back leg down to 4" on orders of four or more. Shorter legs are not recommended to hold a shelf.
Yes! We are happy to work with you to create brackets custom fit for your shelving project. Just send us a message with the details of your project and we'll get the ball rolling!
We work hard to get orders out as soon as possible. Typically, we ship out orders within 1- 3 business days, though larger or custom orders may take a bit more time. Shipping time depends on location & size of order.
If you take a look at our reviews, you’ll see that quick turnaround and customer service is something we take pride in.
Yes! We offer a Sample Finish Kit for all of our metal finishes so you can see the finishes first hand.
This is the second time I've ordered these brackets. I had them in our old house and loved them so much that I ordered them right away for the new house. The quality is excellent, and they look great. I always receive compliments on them. Will definitely buy from this company again.
Heavy Duty Shelf Bracket for Floating Shelves
These brackets are heavy duty! It’s impressive how solid and well made they are. I’m convinced that the house will crumble while these brackets remain in perfect condition.
One of our best sellers, J Brackets create strong sturdy shelf systems. These lipped supports hold shelves snugly and a perfect for those who want to show off their hardware. Made in the US with premium steel, these shelving brackets are a modern take on a classic design.
Available in standard, heavy duty, and double bracket design.
