Question 1

what color are they?

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The colour is hard to describe. They’re dark but no black and being cast iron they have a metallic look. The images are a pretty close representation and they are finished to look like old cast iron. I hope this helps a little.

Question 2

What sort of weight are these brackets designed for? As I am planning on mounting a 45kg sleeper on my fireplace.

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They are very heavy-duty. The iron is thick - they aren't flimsy. I think the brackets will be fine, but the way you anchor them into the wall is super important. They come with good sized wood screws, but if you're not able to sink all of them deep enough into solid wood behind drywall or plaster, it might not hold under that kind of weight. They are beautiful! If I were you, I'd find out how to mount them to do what you want them to do. Consulting with a fasteners pro would be wise... someone at a local hardware shop, or in the home building & renovating trade. Sorry if my terminology is off for Britain - I'm in the USA. Yes, they were worth every penny and the extra shipping cost. Even prettier than the photos. Nothing like this is available here in small sizes.

Question 3

Can you use these brackets on plasterboard walls?

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Yes you can as long as you use platerboard fixings (wall plugs and screws heavy duty for plasterboard).

Question 4

does it require drilling deep holes in the wall?  I am renting and hesitant to make huge holes in the walls.

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It all depends.....What is the weight you will be putting on the shelf? Is the wall solid (brick or block) or is it plasterboard on a timber frame? Mostly on a solid wall surface it will require three holes per bracket drilled about 5 cm deep (2" inches) x 7mm diameter and filled with Plasplug type inserts to take                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        50 x 3 mm screws.  Before drilling remember there may be pipes or cables in the wall!  These holes will be quite easy to fill in should you decide to move on but best advice is to talk to your landlord and ask permission or at least find out what their attitude is.

ASIN	B00NRYPH2M
Age Range Description	Adult
Assembly Instructions Description	No assembly required
Back Style	Backless
Best Sellers Rank	51,816 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 331 in Shelf Brackets & Supports
Brand Name	Castelion
Colour	Iron Grey
Country Of Origin	India
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (416)
Finish Type	Iron
Furniture Finish	Varnish
Included Components	2 brackets, screws, wall dowels
Installation Type	Countertop
Is Assembly Required?	No
Is Extendable	No
Item Depth	18.8 centimeters
Item Dimensions	22 x 17 x 4 centimetres
Item Dimensions D x W x H	18.8D x 18.8W x 21.1H centimetres
Item Shape	Rectangular
Item Weight	500 Grams
Manufacturer	Heritage Casting
Manufacturer Part Number	701806621535
Material Type	Metal
Minimum Required Door Width	19 Centimetres
Model Name	701806621535
Model Number	701806621535
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number Of Shelves	2
Number of Items	2
Number of Packs	1
Product Care Instructions	Keep dry and maintain paint finish to avoid rust.
Product Name	Brackets
Recommended Uses For Product	Decoration, additional storage space
Room Type	Living Room
Set Name	Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Shelf Brackets
Shelf Bracket Shape	Rectangular
Shelf Thickness	20 Centimetres
Shelf Type	Bracket Shelf
Size	15 x 20 cm
Special Features	Space Saving
Specific Uses For Product	Decorative Items
Style Name	Victorian
UPC	701806621535
Unit Count	2.0 count

Pair of Cast Iron Victorian Scroll Leaf Shelf Brackets (15cm x 20cm)

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