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What Bracket is Best for My Application?

Steel brackets are a critical component of construction and interior design, offering the support and stability you need for workstations, shelves, countertops, and more. Whether you’re outfitting a modern kitchen, a commercial workspace, or a retail display, choosing the right bracket is essential for both function and style.

At Direct Supply Inc., we’re here to guide you through the different bracket types, highlighting their features, applications, and why they’re trusted by industry professionals.

1. Decorative Shelf Brackets

For when form is just as important as function.

Decorative shelf brackets are designed to enhance your space while providing the support you need. These are perfect for open shelving in kitchens, bistros, or retail displays where the bracket becomes part of the overall design.

• Perfect For: Stylish open shelving in kitchens, living spaces, or cafes.
• Options to Explore:
  • Designs of Distinction (DOD) Brackets: High-quality, eye-catching designs that seamlessly blend with modern or classic interiors.
  • Bistro Shelving from Designs of Distinction: Ideal for creating sleek and functional wall-mounted displays.
  • Direct Supply Customer Favorites:
    • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/DOD-01650850GL1

2. Traditional Workstation Brackets

The original steel support bracket, built to last.

Known as the workhorse of the bracket world, traditional workstation brackets are robust, reliable, and cost-effective.

• Key Features:
  • Classic "boomerang" design with cable cutouts.
  • Supports heavy loads with ease.
  • Available in multiple sizes and finishes.
• Perfect For:
  • Workstations in commercial offices, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities.
  • Heavy-duty desks or countertops that need dependable support.
• Direct Supply Customer Favorites:
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-18X24-BLACK

3. Concealed Brackets

For when you need support, but not the visual clutter.

As modern designs lean towards minimalism, concealed brackets have grown in popularity. These brackets provide robust support while remaining hidden behind drywall or other finishes.

• Perfect For:
  • Heavy countertops like granite or quartz.
  • Applications like laundry rooms with front-loading washers or dryers.
• Options:
  • Standard concealed brackets for stud-mounted support.
  • Flat concealed brackets for island or peninsula overhangs where visual continuity is key.
• Direct Supply Customer Favorites:
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-C(2.0)-21-WHITE
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-CFLAT(2.0)-12-BLACK

4. Hybrid Brackets

Versatile, modern, and built for flexibility.

The hybrid bracket is a sleek, L-shaped alternative to traditional workstation brackets. With the ability to be surface-mounted or mounted in-wall, this option is as versatile as it is durable.

• Key Features:
  • Comes with cover caps for a polished finish.
  • Ideal for contemporary designs requiring clean lines.
• Heavy Duty Hybrid Brackets:
  • Same flexibility as standard hybrids, but built for heavier loads.
• Direct Supply Customer Favorites:
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-HYB(1.5)-21-WHITE

5. Floating Shelves & Vanity Brackets

Elevate your designs with hidden supports.

Floating shelf and vanity brackets are perfect for creating sleek, modern spaces. ADA-compliant vanity brackets offer additional versatility for commercial and hospitality applications.

• Perfect For:
  • Floating shelves in kitchens, bathrooms, or offices.
  • ADA-friendly vanities with customizable side panels or skirting.
• Direct Supply Customer Favorites:
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-FS-9-WHITE
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-FV18-WHITE

6. Specialty Brackets

When your project calls for something unique.

• Countertop Cleats: Simplify countertop installations with low-profile supports.
• Stair Tread Brackets: Ensure stability and safety while maintaining an elegant look.
• Direct Supply Customer Favorites:
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-CLT28
  • https://directsupplyinc.com/items/BRACKET-ST10-BLACK

Why Choose A&M Hardware Brackets?

A&M Hardware brackets are a favorite among industry professionals for good reason. They are specified in many commercial construction projects for retail, hospitality, healthcare, and general build-outs. From traditional workstation brackets to advanced concealed options, A&M brackets deliver strength, reliability, and versatility.

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Salice Excedra Pocket Door System

Exedra can be used in a host of applications – from kitchens, in living rooms for media or library units, in bedroom wardrobes, and in office storage applications. 

• Max. weight: 30 kg (66 lbs) with 5 hinges.
• Thickness from 19 mm (3/4") to 30 mm (1-3/16").
• Width from 400 mm (15-3/4”) to 900 mm (35-7/16”).
• Height from 1333 mm (52-1/2”) to 2530 mm (99-5/8”).
• The system can be equipped with a Smove damper, conferring a perfect decelerating effect or doors can utilize push to open hardware. 
• Soft Close Doors AND Soft Close into the Pocket. 
• Vertical, horizontal, and front door adjustment.
• Available in the standard version, partially assembled and customized.

Excedra Systems are quoted per project – depending on your project’s unique specifications. 

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Do you have smaller pocket doors or Excedra over budget for your project? Shop our Sugatsune ALT pocket Door Kits.  

Pocket Doors are growing in popularity for hidden work areas, hidden bars or hidden appliance cabinets. We have a variety of hardware options that range from good, better, and best. The Direct Supply team is here to help! 

Contact us to help find the best hardware for your application.

When it comes to panel mounting… Fastmount is the answer.

What is Fastmount? 

Fastmount is a hidden mounting systems that enables the creation of elegant, beautiful and functional design finishes for panels and furniture. Fastmount systems simplify the panel installation, and removal process, ensuring efficiency and perfect finishes in every project. 

Precision and Versatility

Fastmount's hidden panel fixings are engineered to provide precise alignment, Their innovative center point system ensures exact positioning, streamlining installation and minimizing errors. This versatility is a significant advantage when working with detailed designs or when integrating panels seamlessly with other architectural elements. 

Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

Boosting accuracy while cutting down on-site labor. This approach saves time and reduces costs. Additionally, the removable clips simplify maintenance and cleaning, ensuring long-term efficiency and ease of use.

Aesthetic Excellence

The standout feature of Fastmount systems is their ability to hide fixings completely, creating a sleek, uninterrupted finish. In commercial environments—like hotels, offices, and retail spaces—this level of detail ensures that the design shines, without visible hardware distracting from visual appeal.

Adaptability to Various Substrates

Fastmount offers a diverse range of clips compatible with substrates. This flexibility ensures reliable support across various materials, whether you’re working on architectural interiors, marine installations, or custom builds. Fastmount’s adaptable systems help you overcome challenges, providing reliable, high-quality solutions tailored to your specific needs.

What Direct Supply Customers Love About Fastmount 

From the shop to the field, Fastmount fasteners are ideal for projects that range in scope and size from commercial casework toekick fasteners, upholstery fasteners, millwork fasteners, access panel clips and more. Fastmount is the ideal solution for marine, architectural panels and furniture. 

Fastmount's innovative designs cater to the diverse needs of commercial architecture, making them a superior choice for professionals seeking reliable and visually appealing panel mounting systems.

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