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Floating Shelf Installation

Watch the installation sequence for your Gentry Stinson floating shelf. Select the configuration that matches your order.

All three guides include on-screen instructions. Read the installation and load guidelines and follow the instructions supplied with your shelf. Select wall fasteners for the actual wall structure.

Installation guide · 2 min 11 sec

Standard Floating Shelf

For a shelf mounted on the back wall with both ends exposed. The Stinson Mounting System uses interlocking bracket components.

  1. Locate suitable structure and mark the shelf height.
  2. Level, drill and fasten the wall bracket.
  3. Engage the shelf bracket, lower the shelf and tighten the set screws.

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Installation guide · 1 min 30 sec

Single Return Floating Shelf

For a shelf meeting one side wall, with the other end exposed. Concealed cleats support the back and the selected return side.

  1. Confirm the left or right return and check the corner fit.
  2. Level and fasten the back and return cleats to suitable structure.
  3. Slide the shelf onto the cleats and secure it with cabinet-style fasteners driven down through the shelf top into the cleats.

Left return shown. Mirror the arrangement for a right return.

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Installation guide · 1 min 29 sec

Wall-to-Wall Floating Shelf

For a shelf fitted between two side walls. Concealed cleats support the back and both sides.

  1. Measure front and back and check the opening for square.
  2. Level and fasten the back and both side cleats.
  3. Slide the shelf into place and secure it with cabinet-style fasteners driven down through the shelf top into the cleats.

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Before you begin

  • Confirm the shelf configuration, dimensions and mounting hardware.
  • Locate suitable framing, blocking or masonry and check for concealed services before drilling.
  • Use the specified fixing locations and fastener lengths. Cabinet-style fasteners must not pierce the shelf top.
  • Check level, full engagement and stability before loading.

Installed capacity depends on the complete shelf, wall structure, fasteners and loading. For unusual conditions, contact Gentry Stinson.

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