Supporting a Wood Slab | Bar-Tops and Mantels

Right On Bracket has a large variety of reliable steel brackets to hold up granite, marble, quartz or any heavy piece of stone. However, they also work great for a wood slab too! If the wood is a fresh cut or reclaimed, it will be extremely heavy and need a start support bracket to keep in place,

Far West Forests is based out of California and they have a large selection on wooden slabs and mantels perfect for our support brackets. They also have creative burls, bases, stumps, and other creative pieces. They also have over a dozen types of wood they’re able to work with. We’ve had our customers use our counter-top and shelving brackets for all types of custom projects, and these products would work great as well!

Mantels

If you’re putting in a wooden mantel for a fireplace or something creative, support it with our hearth/mantel bracket. These support brackets are extremely strong and mount directly into the studs behind the drywall. You will then drill 3/4″ holes into your mantel, where the bracket will fit snug. This will provide a reliable hold you can trust.

Bar Tops

If you are looking to purchase a wood slab bar top and want to use one of our brackets to support it, we recommend using 1/2″ brackets. It might seem overkill, but these are very heavy pieces of wood. We want to ensure that your new piece is safety secure for a lifetime.

When it comes to safety, make sure you’re spacing your support brackets appropriately. For example, if you’re using a live edge wooden slab that’s an inch thick, we recommend spacing your brackets about 16″ apart. This will provide a secure and reliable hold. Also, we recommend using a right angle bracket or a back mount bracket. These support brackets can withstand a higher weight capacity than a typical top mount bracket.

If you’re looking for a custom wood piece for your home, Right On Bracket recommends Far West Forests. They have a fantastic reputation and have been providing high quality products for years. If you do reach out to them, make sure you use a Right On Bracket for the support!