Using Metal Support Brackets For Accent Hardware

There is no question that Federal Brace countertop support brackets are sturdy. In fact, due to the strength of the brackets, our supports at times most likely be pigeon-holed into only supporting countertops. Federal Brace has produced selection of heavy duty yet elegant support brackets that go beyond the easy shelf or standard industrial style support brackets. Many designers and contractors are now seeing Federal Brace Supports for what they are - enhancing hardware pieces that can be utilised in various home decor forms. Whether used in the kitchen, bath, studio, office or living areas, Federal Brace Support brings a decor touch that shows the homeowner attention to detail and care for quality. At the recent KBIS 2011 Kitchen and Bath Show we had support brackets in several vendor booths, used in actual applications and i was very honored. An one or two those applications, including Masterbrand's Diamond Series kitchen display (pictured at the top), used the Federal Brace supports to hold self-standing shelves within the kitchen cabinet arrangements. The brackets added to the appearance of the full kitchen by giving that touch of metal, tying in appliances, fixtures and other hardware with the units. So when you will be looking at that decor enhancement that will make your kitchen, bath, residential or commercial application standout think Federal Brace Supports. Designers using our hardware for decor accents have indicated that Federal Brace brackets are perfect because they are not the wimpy looking thin shelf brackets common that you can buy. The thickness of material that we use on our bracket make a support that looks the same as can hold more than your pantry shelves. In the same time the designers really like the sleek, design enhancing appeal of a Federal Brace Support style. It is not that industrial looking shelf bracket that is utilised commonly in commercial applications. How to pick the federal Brace bracket that is just for your application as being a hardware decor accent piece. Follow these easy steps: 1. Determine the Gusset shape that best matches with the overall selling point of your living space. Your current products want an understated look, look at the supports with the lower profile gussets. If it is high-impact that you want, you will want in order to to the brackets with the full gussets. 2. If the bracket will be used in a supporting role for shelves, mantle or other surfaces you will need to think about how deep that surface is and the actual way it will be installed. It is fine using a bracket that is not too small under the surface so that you can't see it. When determining what bracket to use as support we work industry standard to extend the support bracket to within 4' of the final of the surface. 3. Determine the finish you desire. In most instances our decor enhancing supports are purchased your market brushed stainless finish you should also get matches so well with stainless appliances and nickel fixtures. However, you would have a particular color you are going after in that situation you will want to get raw steel and coat it with your custom color. Check out our helpful video on painting your brackets to find more information on this: PAINTING VIDEO - Please Scroll down to Tips & Tricks. 4. If you must a custom style bracket or to switch a current Federal Brace design meet up with your needs contact our helpful customer servicerepresentativeatcustomerservice@federalbrace.com to discuss your needs. That's it. Congratulations, you are on your way to new ways of using Federal Brace Countertop Supports function your kitchen and bath designs.