Installation Guide

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Hidden Countertop Bracket | Lincoln
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 knee wall and support substruc-
ture are considered and discussed to ensure that your counter-
top 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 Lincoln Top Plate Hidden
Support Bracket
The Lincoln Top Plate 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-gus-
seted bracket is designed so the mounting plate takes the place
of the second 2x4 in a double top plate construction format.
The mounting plate is 3.25” wide to match the 2x4 width. 4
countersunk holes are provided in an alternating pattern to allow
you to avoid any nails in the substructure and give you a ush
mount when installed. Two arms extend on each end to provide
the required support for a 14” overhang. When butted together
end to end the arms double and the mounting plate creates the
second surface - No routing needed!
Without a gusset the extensions will deect (“bending” down)
more easily than a gusseted bracket. For this reason, the Lincoln
Top Plate is only recommended for use butted together with a
like plate for the entire length of the application and not exceed
a 14” deep counter.
Considerations when Installing Lincoln Top Plate
Hidden Support Brackets
Whenever installing the Lincoln Top Plate 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. Remember a
weak substructure makes for a weak installation.
With the knee wall built and in place, lay out your Lincoln Top
Plate bracket end to end and mark your installation holes. If a
small space is without a Lincoln Top Plate, a Liberty bracket can
be used on the end to ll the space. (see Liberty Plate) 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 Lincoln Top Plates. No
routing needed!! Your drywall or cabinet material will install right
up to the bottom of the arm extensions.
Once all the brackets are in place you will want to wipe them
down to get rid of any handprints or other debris. Just before
installation of your counter you may want to apply adhesive or
Lincoln Top Plate
Hidden Support Bracket
Installation Guidelines