I've got a frame I'm looking at hanging on the wall as art. Previously I used a custombottom bracket mount, but this time I'm probably just going to use a pair of these, positioned just right for the frame. They come in various lengths; maybe you can find one that'll work for you?
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Solid-Floating-Bracket-Supports/dp/B07S9L87JL
Thanks… here is a link to the brackets. 8 Pcs 6" Black Solid Steel Floating Shelf Bracket Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Concealed Blind Shelf Support – Screws and Wall Plugs Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9L87JL/
Link to brackets below…. I got a centering jig and had to get a 16inch 1/2 drill bit and drill out the holes… I got lucky, this is a townhouse so the party walls all have 3/4inch plywood so I was able to go into both the wall and the studs comfortably. I would do it differently if I did it again and chisel out the brackets so they sit flush, there’s a 1/16ish inch gap between the board and wall right now but only I know that!!
8 Pcs 6" Black Solid Steel Floating Shelf Bracket Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Concealed Blind Shelf Support – Screws and Wall Plugs Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9L87JL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TAY624GKADV2VMRHPJF0
Either build a frame out of 2x4s or get something like this. You’ll need to screw into the studs behind the drywall. Anchors will not work.
8 Pcs 6" Black Solid Steel Floating Shelf Bracket Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Concealed Blind Shelf Support – Screws and Wall Plugs Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9L87JL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_G3F6Z41T2HRBA7S9HATM
We used these! 8 Pcs 6" Black Solid Steel Floating Shelf Bracket Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Concealed Blind Shelf Support – Screws and Wall Plugs Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9L87JL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2BBTRT9WNVEWCK9J5WQP
Those would definitely work, but won't give you the floating look. You can use something like this to get the structural strength you need without compromising aesthetics.
Edit: get some that are specifically rated for the weight and size of the shelf and its contents. Don't use drywall anchors. You need hardware that can be secured directly to the studs.
Just an example..need to read specs to know what sizes you need for your projecthidden brackets
8 Pcs 6" Black Solid Steel Floating Shelf Bracket Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Concealed Blind Shelf Support – Screws and Wall Plugs Included https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07S9L87JL/ref=cm_sw_r_u_apa_fabc_XCKG78WXNFHNMTN7EJKX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If it doesn't look to bad the wood supports would work also if you were to double up the bottom or vertical mdf and use something like the supports I put in link above.
I did it the ghetto way on one of mine and I got a screw and put it through a piece of thin strong wood, screwed it onto the studs and then drilled holes into the back of the shelf itself and slid them onto the screws. I was looking for something like This at Home Depot but no matter who I explained it to they couldn’t figure out what I wanted lmao. The Home Depot also happens to be in a really dead WiFi zone
Haha yeah sorry! Just got these ones off Amazon: 8 Pcs 6" Black Solid Steel Floating Shelf Bracket Blind Shelf Supports - Hidden Brackets for Floating Wood Shelves - Concealed Blind Shelf Support – Screws and Wall Plugs Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S9L87JL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_X89W5Z29RHZXCCK36FCD Generally went by this guy’s instructions: https://www.thenavagepatch.com/diy-floating-shelves/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S9L87JL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The holes are 1 1/2" apart so each had 1 screw into a stud and the other a wall anchor
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https://www.amazon.com/Black-Solid-Floating-Bracket-Supports/dp/B07S9L87JL/ref=asc_df_B07S9L87JL/
If I'm doing the shelf for my own home I can certainly drill directly into a stud. If I sell these, then I feel the mounting plates are needed.