Bearing Up

One of the most common questions our sales staff fields about Shelf Brackets and Picture Hardware is "How much weight can these hold?"

The truth, unfortunately, is that load ratings are rare for most household hardware. Load specs are typically driven by commercial requirements, and are thus most common to commercial hardware.

Shelf Brackets holding capacity varies with wall conditions and mounting techniques. At home, it's best to err on the side of caution to avoid overload.