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Centerline Brackets Photo Contest 2025
Rules & Guidelines
Categories
Entries will be
judged within the following product categories:
- Standard Bracket / Standard Plus / Forward L
Bracket / Center Levered / Commercial Standard
- Front Mount / Front Mount Plus
- Floating Wall Mount
- Island Bracket / Island Support System /
Spanning Bracket
Participants
may enter multiple categories; custom brackets will be placed in the closest
matching category.
Official
Rules
- Entries must be submitted under the name of the
individual or business that placed the original order.
- Participants may submit multiple entries across
multiple categories.
- All photos must meet the requirements listed in
the Submission Guidelines.
- To enter, email your complete entry (photos and
written statement) to [email protected] with "Photo
Contest" in the subject line.
- Contest is void where prohibited by law or where
additional licenses or taxes apply. All federal, state/provincial, and local
taxes are the sole responsibility of the winners.
Submission
Guidelines
- All entries must be submitted digitally. Photos
should be high-resolution (at least 2000px on the longest side), saved as JPG
files.
- Each entry must include the following:
- Two photos featuring your Centerline Brackets
installation
- One photo highlighting the installed bracket(s)
- One "WOW" photo of the finished
project
- A short statement (at least 25 words) about your
experience with Centerline Brackets
- Entrant's name, address, email, and phone number
Judging
Criteria (100 points total)
- Impact
& Presentation (60 pts):
Photos should be polished, professional,
and marketing-worthy, with strong composition and visual appeal.
- Photo
Quality (25 pts):
Clear, shar, well-lit, and high-resolution for use
in social media and marketing.
- Customer
Story (15 pts):
Statement adds context, personality, and inspiration
that enhances the photos.
Eligibility
The contest is
open to Centerline Brackets customers aged 18 or older residing in the United
States or Canada. Both individual and business customers may submit entries. If
a business entry is selected as a winner, the prize will be awarded to the
company. Employees of Centerline Steel, LLC and their immediate families are
not eligible to participate.
Use and
Ownership
By entering the
contest, participants confirm that they own the rights to their submitted
photos and have obtained permission from any identifiable individuals.
Participants grant Centerline Steel, LLC a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free
license to use their submitted photos, along with their name, hometown, and any
accompanying quotes, for promotional purposes. This includes, but is not
limited to, use on our website, social media channels, marketing materials, and
advertising. No additional compensation will be provided.
How to Capture Winning Photos
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1.
Prioritize Photo Quality
- Blurry or out-of-focus photos may disqualify your
entry.
- If you don’t have a steady hand, use a tripod or rest
your camera/phone on a stable surface.
- Ensure your lighting is bright, even, and natural
when possible.
2. Stage
Your Space
- Remove trash, tools, cleaning supplies, packaging, or
construction debris from the shot.
- Make sure outlet cover plates are installed and no
loose electrical wires are visible.
- This is especially important for the finished
project
photo—remember, 60% of scoring is based on commercial
appeal and marketability.
3. Add
Simple Styling for Finished Photos
- Finished project images should look clean, polished,
and “magazine ready.”
- Add a simple prop—like a bowl of fruit or a vase of
flowers—to elevate the scene.
- Clear the countertops of keys, pens, paper, or other
everyday clutter.
4. Capture
the Right Angle for Maximum Impact
- For the installed image, consider taking a close-up shot to clearly show how the bracket is mounted. These photos are often used in our installation materials or shared with new customers who want to understand what installed brackets look like.
- Think about what your “wow” photo should
be—sometimes a wider, pulled-back shot delivers stronger visual impact and
showcases the full space.
- When photographing installed Standard Plus and Forward L brackets, choose an angle that clearly shows the flange on the back of the knee wall, since front-facing shots can make these brackets look too similar to the Standard model.
- Take multiple angles and distances, then select the
versions that best balance clarity, interest, and marketability.
FAQ’s
Can I enter more than one category? Yes. You may enter as many categories as you have bracket styles or projects.
Can I enter more than once in the same category? Yes. If you are an installer, kitchen designer/architect, general contractor or someone who uses the same bracket style regularly and have pictures from multiple projects, each one can be entered in the contest. Each entry must meet contest rules.
What if I have older pictures from a previous project? There is no time frame for when your project was completed. So long as you are a verified customer and the pictures meet entry requirements we encourage you to submit them for a chance to win.
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Countertop Support Bracket Installation Guide
Our Countertop Support Brackets are simple to install. Our "
standard countertop support bracket", "forward l countertop support bracket" and "side mount countertop support brackets" require a 2.5 inch wide by 1/2 inch deep channel is routed our chiseled out of the knee wall.
The bracket is then mounted into the channel with #12 wood screws that are provided with your purchase. As the countertop support brackets are being mounted they should be checked to ensure they are level with the knee wall and shimmed to level if necessary.
Builders glue (liquid nail) can be be applied to the mounting surface if desired to bond the countertop support to the granite.
Will my installer understand how to mount the countertop support brackets?
Most installers are familiar with our products. If not just print this page and hand it to them. Our countertop support brackets are easier to install than corbels and the installer will understand the instruction immediately.
How to install your countertop support brackets
The first method requires the following tools. A saw, wood chisel and level.
- Measure and mark the appropriate mounting locations on the cap of your knee wall. Start at 6 inches in from the edges and space the brackets 18 - 24 inches apart.
- Using a T-Square mark two diagonal lines that are 2 and 9/16th inches apart from each other at each mounting location.
- Using a hand saw, cut along each line to a depth of 1/2 inch.
- Using a wood chisel (1 inch is a good choice), remove the material between the lines you just cut creating a clean and level mounting channel. Be sure to remove all of the material in the mounting channel.
- Place the bracket into the mounting channel and affix the bracket to the knee wall using the included screws. Use ALL of the screws included. You can also cover the bottom of the mounting channel with Liquid Nail for extra strength if deemed necessary.
- Using a level ensure that the bracket is level with the knee wall. If necessary shim the bracket level.
The second method requires the following tools. A router, 1/2 inch "Top Bearing Flush Trim" router bit and level.
- Measure and mark the appropriate mounting locations on the cap of your knee wall.
- Using a T-Square mark a diagonal line at each mounting location.
- Use a 1/4 x 4 inch strip of wood as a router guide.
- Working left to right, align the inner edge of the router guide with the horizontal line you just marked and fasten the routing guide at that point.
- Using a Top Bearing Flush Trim router bit with a 1/2 inch deep cutting length, trim the excess wood out of the mounting surface. This should leave you with a clean, level channel for the bracket to be seated in. Be sure to remove any excess wood chips or saw dust from the mounting channel.
- Place the bracket into the mounting channel and affix the bracket to the cap using the included screws. Use ALL of the screws included. You can also cover the bottom of the mounting channel with Liquid Nail for extra strength if deemed necessary.
- Using a level ensure that the bracket is level with the knee wall. If necessary shim the bracket level.
Tips from our installers
- Brackets that have side or back angles attached to them do not need a mounting channel to rest in as they are typically covered with sheet rock of some other surface material. Though you could create mounting channels for the additional mounting points it is much simpler to flush mount by trimming the sheet rock in that area and then apply a sheet rock patch.
- Be sure your knee wall or other object that you intend to use as a base for your granite countertop is well built and stable. If you're unsure consult a professional.
- We recommend pre-drilling all screw holes to prevent cracking studs. Though we off-set the screw hole positions to help avoid splits, pre-drilling is a good idea.
- Consider using Liquid Nail – it may seem like overkill considering the combined strength of the lumber and our half inch steel countertop support brackets. However the more surface area that is physically attached the stronger and more stable the joint will be for supporting granite countertops. Liquid Nail is an inexpensive extra touch for that extra measure of durability.
Hidden Countertop Supports for Knee and Pony Wall Applications
Hidden Countertop Supports for Kitchen Islands
Hidden Countertop Supports for Specialty Applications
Floating Wall Mount
Center Levered Bar Support
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Countertop Support Bracket Installation Guide
Our Countertop Support Brackets are simple to install. Our "
standard countertop support bracket", "forward l countertop support bracket" and "side mount countertop support brackets" require a 2.5 inch wide by 1/2 inch deep channel is routed our chiseled out of the knee wall.
The bracket is then mounted into the channel with #12 wood screws that are provided with your purchase. As the countertop support brackets are being mounted they should be checked to ensure they are level with the knee wall and shimmed to level if necessary.
Builders glue (liquid nail) can be be applied to the mounting surface if desired to bond the countertop support to the granite.
Will my installer understand how to mount the countertop support brackets?
Most installers are familiar with our products. If not just print this page and hand it to them. Our countertop support brackets are easier to install than corbels and the installer will understand the instruction immediately.
How to install your countertop support brackets
The first method requires the following tools. A saw, wood chisel and level.
- Measure and mark the appropriate mounting locations on the cap of your knee wall. Start at 6 inches in from the edges and space the brackets 18 - 24 inches apart.
- Using a T-Square mark two diagonal lines that are 2 and 9/16th inches apart from each other at each mounting location.
- Using a hand saw, cut along each line to a depth of 1/2 inch.
- Using a wood chisel (1 inch is a good choice), remove the material between the lines you just cut creating a clean and level mounting channel. Be sure to remove all of the material in the mounting channel.
- Place the bracket into the mounting channel and affix the bracket to the knee wall using the included screws. Use ALL of the screws included. You can also cover the bottom of the mounting channel with Liquid Nail for extra strength if deemed necessary.
- Using a level ensure that the bracket is level with the knee wall. If necessary shim the bracket level.
The second method requires the following tools. A router, 1/2 inch "Top Bearing Flush Trim" router bit and level.
- Measure and mark the appropriate mounting locations on the cap of your knee wall.
- Using a T-Square mark a diagonal line at each mounting location.
- Use a 1/4 x 4 inch strip of wood as a router guide.
- Working left to right, align the inner edge of the router guide with the horizontal line you just marked and fasten the routing guide at that point.
- Using a Top Bearing Flush Trim router bit with a 1/2 inch deep cutting length, trim the excess wood out of the mounting surface. This should leave you with a clean, level channel for the bracket to be seated in. Be sure to remove any excess wood chips or saw dust from the mounting channel.
- Place the bracket into the mounting channel and affix the bracket to the cap using the included screws. Use ALL of the screws included. You can also cover the bottom of the mounting channel with Liquid Nail for extra strength if deemed necessary.
- Using a level ensure that the bracket is level with the knee wall. If necessary shim the bracket level.
Tips from our installers
- Brackets that have side or back angles attached to them do not need a mounting channel to rest in as they are typically covered with sheet rock of some other surface material. Though you could create mounting channels for the additional mounting points it is much simpler to flush mount by trimming the sheet rock in that area and then apply a sheet rock patch.
- Be sure your knee wall or other object that you intend to use as a base for your granite countertop is well built and stable. If you're unsure consult a professional.
- We recommend pre-drilling all screw holes to prevent cracking studs. Though we off-set the screw hole positions to help avoid splits, pre-drilling is a good idea.
- Consider using Liquid Nail – it may seem like overkill considering the combined strength of the lumber and our half inch steel countertop support brackets. However the more surface area that is physically attached the stronger and more stable the joint will be for supporting granite countertops. Liquid Nail is an inexpensive extra touch for that extra measure of durability.
Hidden Countertop Supports for Knee and Pony Wall Applications
Hidden Countertop Supports for Kitchen Islands
Hidden Countertop Supports for Specialty Applications
Floating Wall Mount
Center Levered Bar Support
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