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Studlock UltraBracket

Regular price $53.00
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Pickup available at 659 North 4128 East

Usually ready in 5+ days

Easy Installation

Studlock brackets are designed for easy DIY installation, with a user-friendly approach that empowers homeowners, handymen, and contractors alike.

Video - How to install custom floating shelves using Studlock brackets.

PDF Instructions - How to Router Floating Shelf and Mount Brackets

Recommend Tools

  • Routing Jig
  • DIY Drilling Jig for DIY Brackets
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  • Router Bit

Video - How to Build DIY Floating Shelves using Studlock brackets.

Is DIY shelf building not for you?

Patented Perfect Shelf Placement

Traditional options limit your creativity. What if you could place your shelf wherever you wanted, effortlessly hitting the studs every time?

Description

This is the bracket that makes a thick floating shelf actually float — the flagship of our Studlock system, sold on its own for anyone mounting or building a shelf between 1.75 and 3 inches thick. If you buy a shelf from us, it already includes the right one. It is 100% steel, mounts to the studs, and disappears entirely into the back of the shelf, so the finished look is wood on the wall and nothing else: no visible arm, no bracket underneath. It is the patented Studlock design, cut, welded, and powder-coated semi-gloss black in our own shop.

It comes in seven lengths, from 10 inches up to a full 70, each matched to a shelf length so you order the one that fits — the 70-inch bracket carries shelves as long as 90 inches, well beyond what most brackets handle. Support rods come in 4, 6, or 8-inch depths to match how deep your shelf is, and every bracket ships with wood screws, two per rod. Fastened into the studs, it holds up to fifty pounds per stud. Made in the USA.

Shipping

Allow 2 to 3 weeks for production on all floating shelves + 3-5 business days for shipping.

We ship via UPS Ground from Rigby, Idaho.

Rush order option available at checkout.

Returns

50% restocking fee + shipping

The Ultrashelf Difference

At Ultrashelf, we believe your home should be as unique as you are. With our custom floating shelf systems, you can easily customize shelves to fit your own style and space by selecting the wood type, size and finish color.

Strength Redefined, Versatility Unleashed.

Finally, an end to flimsy brackets and uneven shelves

Common Floating Shelf Bracket Flaws

Weakness and Instability

Many brackets lack the strength to support heavy loads, resulting in unstable and wobbly shelves.

How We Solve This

Studlock brackets are designed to be exceptionally strong, capable of holding up to 50lbs for every stud, providing stability for various items.

Limited Stud Alignment

Traditional brackets may not have a precise stud alignment, making it challenging to install shelves exactly where you want them.

How We Solve This

Studlock brackets feature pre-drilled holes every inch, ensuring accurate stud alignment and allowing users to place shelves precisely where desired.

Incompatibility with Different Materials

Some brackets are designed for specific types of wood or materials, limiting options for users working with different materials.

How We Solve This

Studlock offers a range of brackets, from DIY to Ultra and Mantel, catering to different material thicknesses—dimensional lumber, hardwoods, and mantels.

Complex Installation Process

Most floating shelf brackets have a complicated installation process, requiring specialized tools or professional assistance.

How We Solve This

Studlock brackets are designed for easy DIY installation, with a user-friendly approach that empowers homeowners, handymen, and contractors alike.

Lack of Versatility

Some brackets have limited applications, restricting users from using them for various projects or shelf types. i.e. corner shelves.

How We Solve This

Studlock brackets offer versatility, suitable for a wide range of projects, including shelves, mantels, corner shelves and more, providing flexibility for different design needs.

Inconspicuous Design

Traditional brackets may compromise the overall aesthetics of your floating shelves, as they might be visible and detract from the clean, "floating" look.

How We Solve This

Studlock brackets feature a discreet design that remains hidden from view once the shelf is installed. Enjoy the beauty of your floating shelves without visible bracket interference, creating a seamless and aesthetically pleasing display in any space.

Insufficient Load Capacity

Some brackets have a limited weight capacity, restricting users from placing heavier items on their shelves.

How We Solve This

Studlock brackets are engineered for robust strength, allowing users to confidently display heavier items without compromising stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Floating Shelves

How much weight can a floating shelf bracket hold?

An Ultrashelf bracket can hold 50lbs per each wall stud that it’s attached to. So if your bracket is attached to two studs, your shelf can hold 100lbs; three studs can hold 150lbs, and so on.

How do I choose the right bracket length?

Email customer service at support@ultrashelf.com for help choosing the correct bracket.

Can I use brackets to make corner shelves?

Absolutely! Create and customize your own corner floating shelves by using two separate shelves in an L formation.

What tools do I need to install a floating shelf bracket?

To install your bracket, we recommend that you use a stud finder, a pencil, a tape measure, a level, and a drill.

Shipping & Returns

How long will it take to receive my order?

All bracket orders are shipped same day. Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days.

How do I return my brackets?

Customer must pay for return shipping to receive refund for Studlock Brackets. Click here for more details.

If brackets arrive damaged, please email a picture of the damage to support@ultrashelf.com and a member of our team will process the refund.

Do you have a quality guarantee?

At Ultrashelf, we promise to always use the best materials available to craft quality custom floating shelf brackets for your home, office, business or customer. By never cutting corners, we guarantee a high-end shelving bracket that holds 50 lbs per stud that it's attached to.

Can I get faster shipping?

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  • 5 stars: 153 (66%)
  • 4 stars: 23 (10%)
  • 3 stars: 20 (9%)
  • 2 stars: 14 (6%)
  • 1 star: 22 (9%)
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Steven Balfe
Seems to be a good product, but ………

I ordered the Ultrashelf 46”, 6” support brackets. Ordering was easy, brackets shipped promptly, and delivery time was reasonable. Unfortunately upon opening the package I only received one bracket when two were ordered. Contacted customer support and was sent a replacement bracket, again, easily and promptly received. Upon opening I find the bracket sent was used, visibly scored where screwed down and light rusting. Also noted bracket is arched on piece that screws to wall. Looked closer at the new bracket and it is arched also. This will complicate mounting process but thankfully my shelves are thick enough to allow for the arch. Hope the rod welds are good.

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Mike Buckenmeyer
Took forever

Great product. They said it would be shipped within 3-5 days. Got it almost 4 weeks later. Held up my whole project with the living room. Very upset. But happy now it’s finished.

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Tom Chartrand
Excellent shelf brackets

These brackets are strong and support the shelves very well.They required some shimming and tweaking to get them perfectly perpendicular and square to my wall...I made and prepped my own 1-3/4” thick x 8” and 10” shelves using “Ultra’s” drill and router bits and jigs.Even with my own shop and some technical expertise they were tricky/difficult to prep… you will need to give this some careful thought if you plan to make your own shelves. I am only giving it 4 stars because of the technical difficulty of doing the prep yourself and for my particular installation….The overall result however was excellent and I do recommend the hardware.

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Mark Yeates
Love the Brackets

Very easy to install.

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sarah miller
Awesome System

Use them in our industrial wood shop to offer to clients for reclaimed wood mantle beams! We LOVE them. Great great great system.

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Jeremy Foust
Great product

Durable, easy installation, and great customer service. I sell floating plaster shelves for my business and everyone that buys them loves them. Thank youMahina studio artshttps://mahinastudioarts.etsy.com/listing/1562254520

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Kevin Haberly
Corner Shelf Installation

The corner shelf installation was a bit tricky as the shelf ends fit up against a wall and cabinet with no allowance for error. The Studlock Ultra Bracket was perfectly crafted, which helped with the tight installation tolerances. Once installed it worked out so well we ordered brackets for another shelf for the microwave. Deliver was surprisingly fast and the company very responsive. I read the manufactures recommendations, but did it my way anyway, which compounded the effort to drill and install the shelves. In the future, if they recommend a particular support for dimensional lumber I will follow the recommendation.

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Joshua Palagyi
Bent brackets

While I was fairly satisfied with the drill bit and drill guide everything else about the product was abysmal.The brackets are much to flimsy and have no integrity dealing with long shelves was a nightmare and during install none of the brackets stayed strait I will never use this product again and will discourage all other peoples in the trades from doing the same This is a completely inferior product for the price

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Jeremy Foust
Plaster shelves

Fairly easy to install. Shelf looks great. Product works as intended and is solid.

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kristina boinis
heavy duty

just what we needed for our floating book shelf project. great product, good instillation tools, large size assortment!

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Barney Lanier

Your floating shelf brackets are the best built I've ever worked with. Great products

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David Short
Mantle bracket

Well constructed, but it seems to be a little thinner on the wall portion than they used to be. It bends too easily making it harder to insert the rods after drilling the holes.

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CHARLES GRANATIR
Great product

No other solution for DIY floating shelves than to use the Ultrashelf routing templates and drilling guides. Excellently well machined. The tolerances are so tight however, that I had to spend hours widening holes until I could safely set my shelves without risk of them jamming! Still have to give 5 Stars!

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Aaron Vander Meulen
Love these

Great product

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Gary Keeler
sturdy supports

Very sturdy supports. I had purchased 3-34" and 3-58" brackets. The multiple **** holes are a real plus. They installed quite easily. My application was different than most. I did not do the conventional drilling of holes for the rods. They were mounted on either side of a fireplace with walls parallel to the fireplace. So to avoid having to be dead on with bracket mounting I built the shelves so that there was a cavity in the center which gave me room to play. This was not a problem since I am a custom woodworker. Clients were extremely pleased.

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Theodore Chrismer
Excellent Product

The bracket itself is very heavy duty and has worked out perfectly for my bar shelves. I chose to just buy the bracket, drill bit and router bit along with the router jig. I sourced the shelf wood locally for much cheaper than buying it through the website. I would highly recommend this product and will be ordering more for a future project.

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John Bartos
Well-Designed System

I ordered brackets only since I wanted to make some custom shelves. BTW, this was a dumb idea - prospective customers should just buy your kit. Brackets are designed and made well. My only 'ding' on the rating is the posts on the two brackets were not exactly perpendicular to the mounting strap so building shelves to accept the posts correctly was to say the least challenging

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Gene Kalway
Quality design

The router template and drill template made the setup easy and precise. They gave me confidence that it would work the first time and it did.

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William Dee
Feedback

Product quality was great.

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Candace Stanley Pinn
Well made

Though I had to get someone to bore holes for me, I installed with no problem. They look great and sturdy.