What is the rule for number of brackets per length of shelf?

Question

I want to put a simple wood shelf/ledge up on the wall. How many brackets would I need for 11 foot length plank of wood (about 7 inch wide)? The shelf will hold picture frames, nothing extremely heavy.

Answer 1

There is no set rule it varies with type of shelf, bracket, and weight of items. I would recommend 5 brackets for this instillation one on each end the rest on the studs in the middle
(assuming 16 inch centers) just make sure you anchor the brackets into a stud and you will have no problems.
Good luck

Answer 2

There probably isn't a 'rule'... but common sense says the more brackets, the better.

I would recommend putting a total of 5 or 6 brackets, securely attached to both the wall and the shelf. Affix to studs if you can, evenly spacing the brackets along the shelf. Be sure your bracket is at least 5" (more than half the depth of the shelf) to keep it from 'flipping'.

If you can, run a shallow groove down the length of the shelf, about an inch from the back. It will support plates, thin frames, etc. that you can lean back against the wall.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

There are no "RULES" per say; BUT you should probably consider 16 inch center at studs for the brackets, and at that span; no less than 3.

The weight is less important certainly if you use 1 x material; and only add pics; but the studs are the key to stability.

Assume more brackets if you wish. Over an 11 ft. span approximate at least 6 studs/ 7 at the outside. Center the shelving to allow equal spacing in the install, and in using 4 brackets for EXAMPLE; they may be placed every 2 studs. 3 would would equate to doing some math, in centering the shelving; IF that's even an issue.

Steven Wolf

Answer 6

II don't know what type of board your using, but anything that length is going to sag in the middle slightly, so a minumum of three would be recommended, I'm guessing you're using melamine covered press board, which does succum to gravity after a while so I'd say 2 or four, try to get the screws to go into the wall studs (you can use a stud locator) if you can find one (doesn't work in singles bars l o l) or tap on the wall lightly with yur hammer and listen for the echo. ...if that doesn't work for you, there are different types of screw anchors you can use that will help the brackets stay more solid.

good luck with your projcect

Answer 7

If its really going to hold light things, as picture frames and all, you don't need much.
You have to use from 3 to 5 brackets to assure its stability. You have to put one right in the middle, and other 2 each on each side, one on the far left, one on the far right.
Apart from those 3, to be safe, as it is a large planc (11 foot, like 3.35 meters), you should add 2 more in the middle points(one in the middle between the far left and the center one, and other one between the far right and the center one).
That five should do the trick, as you aren't going to hold heavy things.
Anyways, if you intend to put heavier things, or you don't know about the future, you can add 2 more of them(just keep the 7 of them at the same distance to make it more stable and share the weight among all of them)

Have a nice day, and good luck!!

Of course, all of this depends on the brackets too, its size and strength. The stronger and larger, the less you need(Kinda obvious right? but anyways, i had to clarify that!):)

Answer 8

If this is for nothing but pictures frames you can get by with 3 if you do the following be sure that your brackets are located on a stud with 3 inch screws this next is important. TO KEEP THE SHELF FROM SAGGING CUT 2 PIECES OF THE SAME MATERIAL THAT YOUR SHELF IS MADE OF 11' LONG AND GLUE AND SCREW THEM TO THE FRONT AND BACK EDGES THE FRONT ONE WILL KEEP YOUR PIC. FRAMES FROM SLIDING OFF THE BACK WILL BE FOR NOTHING BUT FOR RIDGITY TO THE SHELF YOU WILL HAVE A NEATER PROFILE WITH FEWER BRACKETS.

Answer 9

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