DIY CARTEL Made in USA Linear Floating Shelf - Forged USA Manufactured Steel - Industrial Heavy Duty Metal Wall Mounted Modern Rustic Farmhouse Designed Shelf (12-in X 8-in Powder Coated White)

This 48" shelf was heavy, sturdy and exactly what I wanted for my workbench. However, a design flaw that I did not discover until mounting knocked off 2 stars.All of the weight discussion centers on mounting the shelf to studs. For a 48" shelf, I would expect to hit 2 or 3 studs framed 16" on center. Unfortunately, the 5 mounting holes are drilled 11.6" apart. That means you can only hit 1 stud! None of the other mounting holes line up with a stud. I used heavy-duty drywall anchors on the other 4 holes since I expect to put a good amount of weight on this heavy-duty shelf.As a suggestion to the manufacturer, I understand why the end holes had to be drilled further in (thereby not allowing for 3 stud mounting). However, instead of evenly spacing the holes at 11.6", there should be holes 16" apart from the end. That would allow you to hit a stud on one end and at least 1 additional stud next to it.

I used these shelves for an open wall in my work-space above the work bench. They are sturdy and look just like the photos. The powder coat is also well done and durable. They are a bit expensive but I'm happy to pay the extra cost for a few reasons...I spoke directly with the owner of DIY CARTEL and he was very helpful and responded to my question pretty quick. I'm always open to supporting a small business, especially one that sources and makes there product here in the USA. This kind of stuff really matters to me.

Started to rust after 6 months. No longer really usable since it doesn't look good with lots of rust all over.***Seller contacted me after posting my review and offered to send another free of charge. In looking back at the purchase the item does say it is RAW steel, not stainless, which is my mistake. I would recommend purchasing from this seller since they stand by their product.

If you are looking for shelves that are sleek, ultra modern and strong, these are it. They can either blend into the background because they are so thin, or make an artful statement against a contrasting wall color or texture. The metal is an unexpected material makes these shelves extra special. Be sure to look at all the pictures. The 2" support lip/bracket is bent at a right angle and screws into the wall . That's it. Simple and elegant. I looked for a long time for 48" long shelves that would not sag and have a modern, sleek appearance. I did not want traditional brackets, plain Big Box type shelves or those thick, gloppy (2") floating shelves that hide the bracket in a hollow shelf. In floating shelves at 48"L, anything thinner than 2" thick sagged. The answer is powder-coated STEEL. These are very stylish and well priced for the quality. I like that they can be mounted with the lip up or down (I chose down for my kitchen). The white powder coat is smooth and durable. Be aware that the 2" lip/bracket has exposed screw holes (5 of them on the 48" size) that give these shelves a slightly industrial look. The screws are visible no matter how you mount them and become part of the design. I do wish the screws were white to blend in more (I may paint mine). Also, you need to buy your own screws. No problem, just fyi. We mounted ours into 2 studs and used quality drywall anchors for the other 3 holes. They are solid as a rock and are supposed to hold up to 70 lbs. I love the look of these shelves. They really make a design statement (in a minimalist kind of way!). Ours are on drywall above some beautiful white tile in an abstract wavy 3D pattern. I think these would also look amazing mounted on textured or distressed surfaces like tile, concrete, brick or wood. If you want your shelves to add dimension to your space, these may be too thin for you. But if you are looking for a super sleek, simple, modern shelf to display objects or keep things within reach, I think these are the best ones around.

Purchased several of these shelves in different sizes, all in matte black. They are minimal and super heavy duty and will last a lifetime. I did use different anchors than those provided to install them, but that was a personal preference.

It was the perfect size and perfect look next to my black metal headboard. Living in NYC in a small apartment it maximized the space and gave me a bedside table without a traditional night stand to bump into when getting out of bed! All other shelves were either to long or not deep enough. It's simple sign and size gives enough space to put what your need on it - not clutter. It was a bit pricey, but was worth it because I was locked into specific dimensions. I installed it with the lip up, because I felt crumbs or drink spills would run down the wall, and I like the exposed black screws.

Very heavy duty. I got the white one. Clean lines, just right for above kitchen counter.We have our Bose speaker on it and some small canisters. Great for going vertical in a small kitchen.Being metal, you can attach magnetic items to the bottom. For example, we have our bottle opener discretely tucked under it. Handy, ready to go, but invisible. You could find a million reasons to like this shelf. A bit expensive, maybe. But will last forever! If you are on the fence just buy it, you will be happy you did.

Shelf arrived WARPED and damaged!