Floating shelves look vulnerable to the untrained eye because of the way they sit on the wall. All the supporta of the brackets are hidden so it seems as though they are floating there on the wall. In reality they are usually much stronger than other types of shelves which are supported with regular brackets and screws.

When creating shelves of this nature, the manufacturers know that these shelves are hanging with no external support. Therefore, they are specifically designed to be reinforced. This is done by supplementing attaching screws into the wall and the shelf brackets are formed from durable materials. They are also extended enough to provide excellent support. With this type of shelf supports, you are able to position heavy items on these shelves without worry.