Corbels for Countertops and Shelves
Check out our new Corbel Wizard to help you choose a corbel size!
Simple & Strong.
Whether you’re supporting a heavy granite countertop or a light shelf, our corbels look handsome and will confidently do the job. We use only the finest solid maple, solid cherry, and solid oak for our corbels. Our corbels are meticulously sanded and all edges have been neatly rounded over. They are in stock and ready for you to stain and finish.
Need design ideas and inspiration? Our kind customers can help you. They have sent us pictures of their installed corbels and have received a 15% discount code coupon that can be applied to their next purchase, and you can too. This will come in handy when it’s time to buy a unique wood gift for someone special!
Also, experience our day where we weight tested our corbels and found that our wood corbels can support 500 lbs!
The corbel’s “L” joint is glued and screwed with two #10 X 1 1/2” long wood screws. The corbel’s “L” portion is 3/4” thick X 2” wide. The corbel’s mounting plate is 3/4" thick X 2 1/2" wide. The corbel’s brace is assembled with two #10 X 1 1/2” long wood screws also. Our straight, concave, and convex braces are 3/4” thick X 1 1/2” wide, except for the Model 17’s braces, which are 1 3/4” wide.
Click a corbel below for more details and pricing and don’t hesitate to call us at
866-493-0879 (shop) or 970-690-0503 (Tyler’s cell), if you have any questions. |
|
|
|
 |
| Our beautiful Cherry Concave 8 Corbel. |
| |
 |
Our corbels are intended to be installed prior to the countertop installation. If your countertop is already installed, see FAQ below.
Mounting to drywall only? Drywall Kits |
Go to top ↑
View installation instructions as a PDF. To save, right click and select “Save as…”
Corbel FAQ
We have been building our corbels since 1998 and have encountered many installation situations and related questions.
Can the average homeowner install your corbels properly to studs, cabinets or drywall?
Yes. No problem. Click here to view the instructions in a new window.
Can I use your corbels if my countertop is already installed?
Yes you can. Will they be mounted to cabinets? If yes, there is the potential that you can sneak into the cabinets and screw them securely from the inside. If you can’t do this or you are mounting to a wall, you still can use our corbels. BUT, unfortunately, you need to screw them through the front of the brackets. From a cosmetic standpoint you should then plug the screw holes. Wood plugs are available at most hardware stores.
Do your corbels come with instructions and hardware?
Yes, we include the necessary hardware for attaching to wooden studs or cabinets. If mounting to drywall, we suggest our drywall installation kit. Click here to go to Drywall Kits.
What size corbels do I need?
The general rule for granite is no more than 6" of unsupported depth. We feel that this applies to other countertop and shelving materials as well. A common situation is to have a 12" overhang. Should you buy our Model 10 or our Model 8? Both will support your countertop or shelf sufficiently. The choice should be made after you ask yourself, “How much corbel do I want to be seen?”
How many corbels do I need?
Another good rule for granite is no more than 30 unsupported inches in length. We feel that this applies to other countertop and shelving materials as well. If the corbels are placed too far apart you may encounter some countertop/shelf deflection or sag.
How much weight can they hold?
We rate all of our brackets at 250 lbs when mounted properly and loaded uniformly. Click here to see our bracket supporting 500lbs.
How much weight can they hold when mounted to drywall only?
We have tested this situation and have concluded that ½" drywall will fail at 220 lbs. Make sure to add some drywall kits to your cart if you think you will need them. Click here to go to Drywall Kits.
What style brace should I use: Straight or Concave?
Each brace is equally strong. However, an important thing to consider is that the concave brace will allow for maximum knee clearance when supporting a countertop.
Do you sell your corbels pre-stained or finished?
No. But, they are sanded and ready for stain or finish.
Should I finish/paint them before or after installation?
It will be easier to finish them prior to installation, because you eliminate the need for masking the wall. The brace (diagonal support member) may be unscrewed for ease of finishing. We advise you to number and identify matching parts for ease of assembly later.
Can they be used outdoors?
Yes. However, they will require a properly maintained exterior paint or finish.
Besides countertop and shelf support, what other applications can TMW corbels be used for?
They can also be used for desktops and mantels.
Where are your corbels manufactured?
We manufacture all of our corbels as well as our other products at our 3 – person, 2500 square foot shop in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Go to top ↑
|
