BATODA - 8" Floating Shelf Bracket Heavy Duty (6 pcs) –Solid Steel Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Blind Shelf Support - Shelving Mounting Hardware Included (Pack 6)

I’d like to think that I’m a bit of an expert when it comes to shelve installation, after moving multiple times you get used to it. But the floating shelve using posts only can be a bit tricky. Make sure that you have the shelf level and the drill is straight when making the holes on your shelf. If you come at an angle, it’ll be impossible to install. If you’re unlucky, like myself, and had to install on concrete then make sure you have a hammer drill when putting up the posts. Lastly, distance between the holes in the shelf and the posts on the wall have to be spot on. Measure twice. Overall, these posts are great. They feel strong and I’ve had a heavy shelf installed that hasn’t moved an inch since it’s been up. Just make sure you have some experience or a friend help.

The brackets are well made and you get all the hardware you need to install them. Please note that the shelf probably needs to be about a minimum of 1" thick. Ideally you need 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 thick. You need to buy the jig and drill bit for drilling the holes. The hole you drill is 1/2" and the rod on the bracket is slightly less than 1/2". There is an optionally screw that you can use to lock the shelf in place, but it not necessary. You don't have a lot of error in position the brackets and the shelf hole, so take your time. I built a template to aid me in accurately positioning the brackets and the holes in the shelfs. The price of these brackets are comparable to other shelf bracket options you might be considering. You do have the one time expense of getting the jig and drill bit, but that too is reasonably priced. I will say I love of not seeing the shelving hardware. I have 3 shelfs vertically aligned for storing CD's and DVD's and not having any hardware means that the hardware doesn't interfere with the shelf below it.

Hardware for floating shelves is sturdy and brood for your shelves. But the anchors that come with it are pretty crappy. Had to go to Lowe’s and buy a product called ez anchors. They worked great. Recommend that if you can’t anchor on a stud in the wall buy these ez anchors good for sheet rock.

I added floating shelves to my kitchen by attaching these brackets before tiling over them. These worked especially well for this application because they have the longer wall plates that provide extra support when installed in a vertical position. By cutting away the drywall and mounting them directly to the studs, it ensures that these brackets won't compress the drywall and start to sag over time. The screws provided aren't all that great. I broke a couple when driving them with an impact driver, so I ended up using my own. Can't speak to how well the included anchors work since I attached them directly to the studs. Otherwise, a 1/2-inch drill bit worked perfect for the holes and gave a nice snug friction fit. I'll be using these again for sure.

I haven't hung them on the wall yet, but they seem sturdy, and I like that the brackets were 1in wide compared to 1.25 like some of the other brands, since I recessed them into the back of the shelves which were only 1 5" thick. Nice that it includes plenty of mounting hardware as well. The seller was very communicative and helpful with issues with the first order.

While these are very sturdy and well made, it’s a good thing they come in a pack of four because all but 1 was bent! I was able to make them work but it definitely made installing and drilling the holes in my shelf a lot harder than it should have been. Bracket 1: the base that attaches to the wall was bent inward Bracket 2: the shaft part that goes into the shelf was very bent, probably 10 degree. Which makes it impossible to use with a shelf that has a straight hole drilled! Bracket 3: shaft part is less bent than bracket two but still bent. Was able to use that with the only straight bracket and make it work after some finagling. They work, come with screws and multiple anchor types and are sturdy(heavy duty) but just be aware: they may not be straight! Maybe I just got a bad batch.

These were for a woman’s surf shop in San Clemente. , (4) 4’ L x 12” W floating cabinet grade pre-finished birch plywood shelves. I used 3/4” plywood & glued & pin nailed “2”together making the thickness 1-1/2” then I attached these super solid brackets that after attaching to the block wall, you can do pull ups on them! Awesome and barely flex. Used 5/16 wedge anchor bolts! 4 per bracket really smart because if one bolt doesn’t grab good you still have another chance because the brackets have 2 holes on ea side. Then just drill w/ a long I think 5/16” drill bit & then I used a flat router bit to carve out the backside of the shelvewhere the bolts & bracket are so the shelves touch the wall then just used clear pine 1-1/2” door stop molding to cap the edges glued & pin nailed & just caulked w/ vinyl adhesive caulking around from shelves to the wall bingo bango...‼️Ok I’m done. 😉👍👍👍

I used these to mount a huge slab of cedar for my bar. I knew I was asking a lot out of the product but thought it was worth a shot. I used 5 of the 6 and put them to where 2 of the 4 screws at each bracket hit on studs. Drilled the holes and slid it on. Installed way easier than i thought it would be. It wiggles some but is very sturdy if you push down on the bar. Very happy with these overall.

Great built and coating finish .

This was far better priced than me trying to make them myself and they came out great. Just what I needed for my camera gear.

It's pretty good; I used it during the cabinet installation process.

Quality not up to the mark

Looking good