CounterBalance Extended Concealed Bracket, Almond, 18 Inch

Description

An 18 inch support bracket with a vertical upper extension gives a floating countertop or island run more backbone than a standard concealed bracket. This CounterBalance Extended model bolts to load-bearing studs behind the drywall, and the 18 inch arm suits mid-length runs where a shorter bracket would leave the overhang under-supported. Almond finish matches CC’s standard concealed bracket line for a consistent look across a kitchen or bath.

Why This 18 Inch Support Bracket Carries More

The added vertical member above the support arm is what separates this Extended line from the base Concealed Bracket, and it is why an 18 inch support bracket like this one carries a dependable load ceiling at a mid-range arm length. Load limit across the Extended family runs 1,800 to 7,960 lbs per pair, and the bracket supports an overhang extending 6 inches beyond its own length, matching industry-recommended standards for hidden countertop supports. Carriage bolt hardware (1/4 inch by 3 inch) ships in the box.

Installation Notes for the 18 Inch Support Bracket

Mount to framing after drywall is up, since the bracket anchors through the wall to the stud behind it. Add backing when the wall uses metal studs rather than wood, to hold the rated load. The 2 inch width Extended line runs 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, and 30 inch arm lengths in black, white, almond, and gray powder coat, so matching brackets are available for longer counters or a different finish elsewhere in the same room.

See the rest of the Extended and standard Concealed Bracket sizes in the countertop bracket collection. For a look at how these brackets go in before the countertop lands, watch installation demos on the Chemical Concepts YouTube channel. For help matching bracket count and spacing to your span, call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].