Installation Guide

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Corner Countertop Bracket | Independence
Every successful countertop installation begins with good
planning and action. Do not wait until the last minute to order
your countertop supports, fasteners or adhesives for installation.
Make sure that all aspects of the support substructure are consid-
ered and discussed to ensure that your countertop installation
will be smooth and that your countertop support products will
be sufcient.
Note: that this installation document should not be considered a
specic recommendation for your particular application. Federal
Brace cannot provide installation guidelines to meet the partic-
ulars of every application. This document should be considered
a help sheet that provides considerations about the general
characteristics of a particular type of support and installation.
Characteristics of the Independence Hidden
Corner Support Bracket
The Independence Hidden Corner Countertop Bracket is
designed to allow the maximum amount of legroom under a
countertop extension on a counter or island with an L shaped
counter. This non-gusseted bracket is designed so the 45 degree
arms extend from the corners of the cabinet base at the location
of the L. Short down anges mount to the opposing walls and
the arms extend out to support the counter. Three .26” holes are
provided on each ange for attaching to the side walls. These
anges are 2” long so they will not interfere with drawer tracks
when installed. Without a gusset the extensions will deect
(“bending” down) more easily than a gusseted bracket. To pre-
vent this, the Independence Corner Bracket should be partnered
with our other hidden brackets and spaced every 12-18” apart
and not be used for counters extending more than 4” beyond
the end of the support arm.
Considerations when Installing the
Independence Corner Hidden Support Brackets
Whenever installing the Independence Hidden Corner Bracket
make sure you are tying into a minimum of 1.75” thick material.
You will want the fasteners to have as much biting material as
possible. This will provide a secure fastening of the brackets. This
may require installing a 1x2 piece of wood between the ange
and the cabinet wall if you do not have that much material for
your fastener. Remember a weak substructure makes for a weak
installation.
Independence Hidden Corner Support
Bracket Installation Guidelines