Whether you use metal or wooden brackets, the decorative shelf bracket is one of the most versatile and most popular DIY projects. Not only are they great for supporting shelves, they come in many styles from rustic to modern so you can make a design statement in any decor.
Van Dyke's offers a large selection of wooden brackets in many design styles from Victorian to Mission. Choose a simple design or a more ornate, hand carved bracket. We also offer one of the most extensive lines of decorative corbels to suit any design.
Decorative iron brackets not only great for shelves but are also perfect for framing windows, doorways, pictures and art, or they can be used as supports for counter tops and cabinets. Use them in any room in the house from the garage to the kitchen; from the den to the craft room.
Wrought iron brackets are great for use outside with many having a hook for hanging plants. These popular brackets come in many charming styles and are not only pretty but durable and functional.
When deciding how and where to hang your bracket, remember that the strength and stability of the way it is mounted is as important as the strength of the bracket. Mounting into drywall will require drywall anchors for added support. Mounting into concrete will require concrete anchors and screws. Here are some tips for hanging a shelf.
1. Determine where you want to hang the shelf and measure horizontally and vertically and mark with a pencil.
2. Use a level to draw and straight line or use a laser level.
3. Use a stud finder to locate a stud in the wall. Place your bracket along your line and using a small level mark the holes for hanging the bracket.
4. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole
5. Place a level across the brackets. Now drill the lower holes.
6. Place shelf on the bracket and scew in place from bottom.
