Bobrick B-298 Stainless Steel Shelf – 8" Wide
8″ (205mm) wide, 18-gauge (1.2mm), type 304 stainless steel, satin finish. 3/4″ (19mm) return edge; front edge is hemmed for safety. Brackets are 16-gauge (1.6mm).
Features
- Stainless steel, satin finish
- Surface Mount
- 8″ W x 18″ L x 3″ H (at mounting brackets)
- Brackets are 16 gauge, welded to shelf
- 3/4″ return edges
Product Specs
- Finish : Satin-Finish Stainless Steel
- Product Categories : Shelves
Resources
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Gauge:
- 18 Gauge
- Product Type:
- Shelf
- Features:
- Recycled Content
- Steel Type:
- 304 stainless steel
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Shelf
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Depth:
- 8"
Bobrick 298x18 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What size is the Bobrick B-298 stainless steel shelf, and what lengths can I get?
The B-298 shelf is 8 inches deep (205mm) with a 3 inch height at the mounting brackets, and it comes in two lengths: 18 inch and 24 inch. The 8 inch depth is the same on both, so the only decision is how much wall run you have.
2) How does the Bobrick B-298 shelf mount to the wall?
Surface mounted. The shelf uses 16-gauge stainless brackets welded to the shelf body, so there's no assembly and no recessed wall prep required. You fasten the brackets to the finished wall, which makes it a straightforward retrofit into an existing restroom without opening the wall up. Pick your anchors for the wall substrate you actually have, whether that's tile over block, plaster, or stud framing.
3) Is an 18-gauge stainless shelf heavy enough for a high traffic public restroom?
The B-298 shelf body is 18-gauge (1.2mm) type 304 stainless steel with the brackets stepped up to 16-gauge (1.6mm) and welded on, which is the standard build for commercial washroom accessories. Type 304 handles the constant moisture and cleaning chemicals in a public restroom without rusting out. For institutional and MRO buyers standardizing a facility, it's the same material spec across both lengths.
4) Will items slide off the front of the Bobrick B-298 shelf?
There's a 3/4 inch (19mm) return edge on the shelf, which gives you a lip on the perimeter rather than a flat plate. The front edge is also hemmed, so there's no raw cut edge for a user's hand or a cleaner's rag to catch on.
5) Will the B-298 shelf match the other Bobrick stainless accessories already in my restrooms?
It's satin-finish type 304 stainless, which is the same finish Bobrick runs across its standard washroom accessory line, so it reads consistently next to satin stainless paper dispensers, grab bars, and mirror frames. Property managers standardizing a building can spec the 18 inch over a single lavatory and the 24 inch over a double without a finish mismatch.
6) Which length B-298 shelf should I order for above a toilet versus above a lavatory counter?
Both are 8 inches deep, so the choice comes down to run length. The 18 inch is the tighter of the two and drops in above a single fixture or in a compartment where you've only got the width of the stall. The 24 inch gives you more surface for a double lav or a staff restroom where bags and supplies get set down. Bracket height is 3 inches on both, so your clearance above a tank or backsplash is the same either way.
7) Does the Bobrick B-298 shelf contain recycled content for a LEED project?
Recycled content is part of the B-298 spec, which is typical of type 304 stainless stock. If you're documenting a green build, that's the material attribute to pull for your submittal on this item.
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