Floating Shelves and Ledges

Floating shelves in stone give a kitchen, bar or bath a finished, designed look. A slim shelf in the same stone as the backsplash holds oils and plants without clutter. A deep ledge behind a freestanding tub holds towels and candles. A narrow ledge above a range keeps small items off the counter. Stone is heavy, and a floating shelf needs hidden supports and the right wall to carry it. Homeowners in Nashville order shelves and ledges to complete a countertop or backsplash project.

We discuss what the shelf will hold, how long and deep it needs to be and how it will attach. We check the wall for studs or blocking and plan hidden steel brackets or rods that carry the weight. We fabricate the shelf with polished edges in your material, install it level on the supports and seal the joint at the wall. We are honest about load, so a decorative shelf is not used for heavy items, and we recommend sturdier supports where needed.

Plan the load

The weight a shelf can carry depends on its length, thickness and supports, and we size them to the use.

Hidden supports

Steel brackets or rods inside the shelf keep the look floating, but they must attach to studs or solid blocking.

Match your stone

Shelves cut from the same slab as the counter or backsplash blend in, and contrast shelves add accent.

Edges and thickness

Thin shelves look light. Thicker ones feel substantial and carry more, so we choose to suit the design.

What is included

• Use and load discussion
• Wall and support check
• Fabrication and polishing
• Hidden bracket installation
• Sealing at the wall
• Cleanup