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After a shelving unit collapsed in my garage last month, I'm debating between heavy-duty brackets or floating shelves for a new setup.
I had six 4-foot shelves loaded with paint cans come crashing down because I used the wrong wall anchors, and now I'm torn between going with steel L-brackets that look ugly but hold 300 pounds each or floating shelves that look clean but might put the weight on the studs wrong, so has anyone found a middle ground that actually works long term?
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finleyw9928d ago
Floating shelves still need anchors into studs (the hidden brackets).
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phoenix19828d ago
Hang on, are you sure they always need to go into studs? I've seen some floating shelves that use a different system with toggle bolts or heavy drywall anchors that hold just fine, especially for lighter stuff like books or decor. The steel brackets that bolt into studs are definitely the gold standard for heavy loads, but not every shelf needs that kind of support. If someone's putting up a single shelf for a few picture frames, a good drywall anchor can work if the bracket is designed right.
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hannahs4528d ago
My dad put up floating shelves in his woodshop twenty years ago and they're still holding his drill press and bench grinder without sagging. Just make sure you get the ones with steel brackets that bolt into at least two studs.
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