Installation Guide

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Hidden Countertop Bracket | Frabklin
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 island support substructure are
considered and discussed to ensure that your countertop instal-
lation 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
The Franklin Hidden Countertop Bracket is designed to allow the
maximum amount of legroom under a countertop extension on
a knee wall or half wall application. This non-gusseted bracket is
designed so the mounting plate attaches to the side of the stud
in your knee wall construction format. The plate is 3.00” wide
to t the side of a 2x4 width. Holes are placed two by two for 6
holes to attach to the stud. The arm extends out to provide the
support required for the overhang.
Installation Considerations
Whenever installing the Franklin Hidden Bracket make sure you
are tying into a stud for the length of the counter. This keeps the
spacing within the requirements to provide the needed support
for the overhang. Remember a weak substructure makes for a
weak installation.
Place your rst Franklin bracket on the end stud and mark your
installation holes. Once holes are marked, make pilot holes for
your fasteners using a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the ¼”
holes on the plate. When all the pilot holes are drilled, install
your rst Franklin bracket. No routing needed!! Continue to
place brackets on each successful stud, drilling pilot holes and
then your fasteners. Be sure to check for level during installation.
Your drywall or cabinet material will install right up to the bottom
of the arm extensions, providing a completely hidden applica-
tion.
Franklin Hidden Bracket
Installation Guidelines