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2.8.2 Floating Shelves

Compliance Standards
AWI PremiumPending review
AWI CustomPending review
AWI EconomyPending review
ADA StandardsN/A
Notes / Requirements
  • Brackets are compression fit over openings in the shelf.
  • Minimum shelf thickness varies by bracket type. Confirm against the bracket before sizing.
  • Preferred build sequence: one bottom piece from pre-laid up material, buildup applied along the outside, top side post laminated, edges post laminated last.

Build sequence:

StepOperation
1Cut one bottom piece from pre-laid up material
2Apply buildup along the outside
3Post laminate the top side
4Post laminate the edges last

Open item

Hardware list still to be compiled: bracket types with their compatible shelf thicknesses and construction methods.

Drawings:

TOP - POST LAMINATED PRE-LAID UP BOTTOM WALL BUILDUP BRACKET - COMPRESSION FIT EDGE - POST LAM. LAST FLOATING SHELF (SECTION)