HOW-TO: Invisible Countertop Support w/ Freedom HIDDEN Brackets

In this video, Scott Toal and Broc Siefert of Federal Brace take us through the installation of the Freedom Invisible Countertop Support Bracket. Walk through the features that make the Freedom an excellent selection when a countertop with invisible support is desired! Broc and Scott show how simple and easy it is to properly route out the channels in your support structure and install your invisible countertop support bracket.
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[@InsanelyGhostly]

Love these 80’s videos

[@davezeraschi7936]

Many of my friends would see it 🤣🤣 but they also wouldn’t remember seeing it in the morning 😆😆

[@n3xtovk3n56]

Thanks guys!!!

[@mitchellpalacio5069]

I LOVE IT THANK U TEAM 💪🏾

[@dennisdownes9319]

good video, but what happened to your safety glasses?

[@billoleary3073]

What happens to the distance between the brackets, mounting bolt hex heads and the fascia piece. How does the fascia mount flush to the counter❓

[@elifire4147]

I have a 16 1/2" bowl sink for my bathroom. Im considering getting an 18" deep 24" wide 1 to 2 inch thick quartz piece.
What size bracket do you recommend?
Can you make the brackets with a matte nickel finish?

[@FederalBrace]

Please give us a call so that we can help Eli Fire at [phone] M- F 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST!

[@williambrookins2378]

Your substructure looks pretty solid. Why cant the countertop be placed on top of the substructure (without the brace) and use silicone (similar to placement on top of a base cabinet?

[@FederalBrace]

Please give us a call so that we can help at [phone] M- F 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST!

[@g.florez4326]

Our quartz top will have a 23inch overhang wills these L brackets work or will I have to build a cabinet underneath for support

[@FederalBrace]

Hello! We would suggest using a gusseted bracket for this application. With an overhang of this size, we also suggest having 2/3rds of the countertop overtop cabinetry. If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to reach out - 877-353-8899.

[@DrewDutka89]

Spiral fracture at 7:07

[@elifire4147]

He used his wrist to absorb the impact it should be fine.

[@elocin106]

how do you attach the countertop to the bracket? or is the weight of the countertop supposed to be enough? I am doing a floating solid surface breakfast bar, and don't know what product to use to attach the solid surface to the top of the bracket?

[@nimbiot]

If using granite or quarts, i believe they use a silicone adhesive to allow for expansion or contraction with temp changes.

[@johnnywash12]

@@FederalBrace I have a similar question. I'm installing brackets after the granite install, just to support a 13" overhang for our bar. I've read to use silicone on top of the brackets to ensure a very snug fit with the granite, as the silicone will add just enough material to create a little tension. Is this accurate or should I go dry? You guys didn't use anything here.

[@FederalBrace]

Please give us a call so that we can help at [phone] M- F 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST!

[@FederalBrace]

@@johnnywash12 Please give us a call so that we can help at [phone] M- F 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST!

[@gabrieljaquez9732]

Whats the weight rating on the 20" bracket?

[@FederalBrace]

Please give us a call so that we can help at [phone] M- F 8:30 AM - 5 PM EST!

[@Grantmadeachannel]

If you don't support countertops in the middle very much is there a danger of the countertop cracking? This is assuming man-made quartz.

[@FederalBrace]

Thanks for your comment Grant! Any large span of unsupported stone countertop is in a danger of cracking. While structurally stone counters are resistant to deflection and cracking, when unsupported static weight becomes too heavy, the stone will eventually fail. However, of greater consideration should be active or point load forces. In an application involving large spans of unsupported stone a point load force can immediately compromise the stone structure to create cracks and even complete failure. Examples of point load forces include heavy objects being dropped on the counter, people sitting on the edge of the counter, or like my kids like to do, hang from the edge.

[@sakurland]

How do you finish with 1/2 inch drywall ?

[@FederalBrace]

Please reach out directly to our customer service team at 704-755-8003 or by emailing [e-mail]
They will be able to collect pertinent data about your project and assist you further.