Hidden Floating Bracket System
Our floating shelves mount on the Hovr bracket system — a two-part interlock machined from aircraft-grade 6063-T6 aluminum. One part anchors to the wall; its mate is a channel we rout into the back of the shelf, in-house, as part of the build. The shelf slides on and locks. Nothing shows.
We prep every shelf for its bracket on our machines, so on-site the install is two steps: mount the wall bracket level, then slide the shelf on. Brackets anchor into wood studs, drywall, metal studs, brick, and masonry.
How the shelf floats
Routed in-house
The shelf-side channel isn’t an accessory screwed on later — it’s machined into the shelf on our floor, aligned to the grain and the finish. The system arrives as one resolved piece.
Classic or Slim, shop-matched
Two versions of the same idea. Slim suits shelves roughly 1 1/4–1 7/8 in thick; Classic is maximum strength, load-tested to 300 lb at an 8 in projection into two studs. We pick per shelf, from thickness, depth, and load.
Everything in the crate
Wall bracket, hardware, and the manufacturer’s install guide ship with the shelf. Install is two steps: mount the bracket level, then slide the shelf on.
The standard bracket vs. Hovr
Most floating hardware is two prongs pressed into holes in the shelf. This is why we standardized on something else.
| Industry Standard | Hovr System | |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer approved | No | ✓ Yes |
| Load capacity | 50–100 lb | ✓ 300 lb |
| Removable from wall | No | ✓ Yes |
| Adjustable | Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Special tools | Required | ✓ Not required |
| Simple to install | No | ✓ Yes |
| Long lasting | No | ✓ Yes |
Comparison per the manufacturer · load tested at an 8-in projection, anchored into two studs.
Specialty Installs
Hovr recommends anchoring into as many studs as possible. Pick your wall type for the full walkthrough.
Specs & install guides
The manufacturer’s documents, as shipped — for your drawing set, your GC, or your own curiosity.
Questions
Common questions about the concealed Hovr bracket system on our floating shelves.