Brackets

Brackets are a versatile bit of kit, suitable for numerous DIY jobs from hanging doors to fixing gates and cabinets. To suit this wide variety of applications, you'll find that there is an equally wide array of bracket designs.

It’s important for a smooth job (and to save on costs) that you always buy the right bracket first. This will save you time, ensure a neat fit and, most importantly, provide the maximum possible lifespan for the join.

Fence Brackets

Best for: Garden fences of various sizes and styles

These brackets come in a range of shapes, sizes, and styles, but all of them have been designed to suit a variety of garden fences. As these fences come in several different designs the brackets often do as well so that you can achieve a more seamless finish. They are designed for exterior use, with excellent durability when exposed to harsh weather and changing temperatures.

Tee Plate

Best for: A variety of cabinets, doors, cupboards and more

These brackets also go by many names, with ‘Tee’ or ‘T’ plates being the most popular because these products resemble the letter ‘T’. They are ideal for the creation of ‘T joints’, including shelves and other such surfaces.

Corner Brackets

Best For: Fire doors, cabinets, cupboards, desks and more 

These brackets are used to reinforce corners at different angles, though the most common are supplied at 90° - ideal when acting as table brackets and shelf brackets as well as when installing and securing other furniture. Both outdoor and indoor varieties exist, with varying levels of durability to suit the intended space. 

Handrail Brackets

Best For: Heavy doors 

These products are used when trying to create a handrail system on or around a wall, post, piece of glass, or stairway. These brackets distribute the weight put on them evenly along the length of the handrail, preventing too much pressure from being concentrated on any one area. This makes the handrail far more stable and reliable.

Mending Plates

Best For: Doors with an outward swing

Mending plates are designed for small repairs as well as larger scale projects that require solid joints that strengthens the areas they are affixed to. They are usually made of incredibly durable steel and can be used to repair cracks and gaps on frames, furniture, shelves, gates and more. An ideal purchase for DIYers looking to save money by making their own repairs. 

Across our different brackets, you’ll find many different materials, though most are brass, zinc, and stainless steel. All differ in minor ways from one another, but each offers strength and reliability that makes them a perfect choice for a range of applications, particularly as shelf brackets. 

For external brackets, such as the ones you may find on a fence, it is certainly stainless steel that will prove the best choice. Versatile, durable, and easy to maintain, it is perfect for use in the garden and can withstand rain, wind and other harsh weather conditions. However, for interior, more lightweight duties, a brass bracket may possess the practical and visual edge that makes it the superior choice.

Appearances are important to many when it comes to brackets, and this is not surprising – they are usually fairly obvious and as such it’s important to ensure they look the part or else risk undermining the hard work you have put into your project.

There are many different bracket styles to choose from, with both modern and traditional looks available for you to pick out. This means that whether you’re carrying out a renovation or creating a brand-new structure from scratch, you’re more than likely to find the perfect bracket for your project.