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Universal Adjustable Bracket Kit - Ideal for holding a wide variety of Planter Boxes!
Universal Adjustable Bracket Kit with 20" Mounting Rail
We now have FOUR sizes available to fit your needs perfectly!
- 16"
- 20"
- 24"
- 36"
All boxes can be up to 8.5" wide at the bottom. Many planter boxes are fluted shaped, so wider on the top than bottom, and it's the bottom measurement that is the most important and can be up to 8.5" wide front to back measurement.
Re-Connect with your Deck, with Hold It Mate!
20" Adjustable Bracket Kit (shown) with Planter ( Not Included)
The Adjustable kit is ideal for the widest range of planter boxes!
Universal Adjustable Kit
Complete Universal Adjustable Kit
Complete Kit comes with either a 16", 20" 24" or 36" mounting rail. Each mounting rail kit includes (1) longer rail, (2) connector rails, (6) bolts, only (2) will be needed. We include (3) lengths to fit width ranges from 1/2" to 1 3/4" wide spindles. (2) Adjustable Brackets to easily snap onto the already mounted rail kit.
Adjustable from 5.5" wide, front to back
Check the width/depth of your planter box on the bottom (front to back), if it is between 5 1/2" to 8 1/2" it will fit perfect! This kit will hold up to 35 lbs, more than needed most times.
Adjustable to 8.5" wide, front to back
Simply loosen the stainless wingnut under the bracket, extend the bracket all the way out - place your planter on the brackets, then slide the bracket up snug to the box and tighten the wing nut. Space brackets on mounting rail wide enough to hold your planter box in a stable position.
Installing Hold It Mate Systems in Minutes!
Hold It Mate fits ONLY Vertical Spindle Systems
Code across the US is fairly consistent with a 4" space between the spindles. Please measure before you order - Out of date wide spaced spindles will not work. Only up to 5" opening between will work, but anything built in the last 25-30 years is usually 4" or less.
Inserting the sleeve nut into the recessed hole
The Sleeve Nut is what will hold the carriage bolt, it is vital you insert this into the recessed side of the 6" mounting rails. Using the recessed side allows for accessory attachment over the nut, as well as allowing proper fitment of the bolts into the sleeve nut. This is the number 2 reason customers have installation issues - please insert the sleeve nut into the recessed side.
Bolt Options - Choose Properly
The Bolt that is the correct length for you will be equal to or just slightly longer that the width/thickness of your spindles.
- Wrought Iron & Aluminum = Small Bolt
- Trex, PVC, Vinyl and some wood = Medium Bolt
- Wood or other Spindles that are 1 1/2" to 1 3/4" = Long Bolt
Follow this guide direction closely, makes for easier attachment!
Just turn the bolts into the sleeve nuts enough to hold it in place, this will allow easier connecting to the spindles.
Slide the newly connected bolt into the keyhole slot
Once connecting both shorter rails to the longer mounting rail, hold the long rail up level, while the smaller rails hang vertically - allowing you to insert the shorter rails through your spindles. Turning in the bolts at a minimum as mentioned in the last step, allows for space to turn the short mounting rails horizontal, if the bolts are in too far, you won't be able to turn the small mounting rails. Simply snug one side up enough for it to hold, not tight...then snug up the other side. Now ensure you a level using a level or your eye - using the top handrail as a level guide works well. Once level, snug up the bolts.
Hanging the short rails vertically
This allows the short mounting rails to pass through the spindle space. Once both sides are through, simply turn (one) small mounting rail horizontal and slightly tighten, just enough to hang onto the spindles...then turn the other small rail, both should straddle the spindles evenly - like the next picture shows. Make sure they are level and tighten, but not too much!
Never Over Tighten the Bolts
Using too long of a bolt will not allow the system to get snug with your spindles, use the next size down if this is the case. The main reason for issues is THIS! If the system is not tight to the spindles, it is always because too long of a bolt was used and the bolt ran out of tightening room in the sleeve nut.
Easily snap on and lift up to take off
Only Hold It Mate accessories will fit Hold It Mate mounting rails, they are patented and proprietary. Our products are all very heavy duty and build for the job at hand.
We've written a lot here, as we want our customers to have a terrific experience with our heavy duty solution. Please reach out to us at any time with questions. Our system is like riding a bike, once you set one up - its super easy and you'll love the versatility!
Client d'
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2024
Rien ne fonctionnait sur les gardes corps de ma terrasse pour suspendre mes boîtes à fleurs. Et j'ai trouvé ces supports universels qui s'installent en 5 minutes ! C'est beau, discret et solide ! Plus cher que des support « à vis », mais la qualité / prix est là !
ghostgirl
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
These are fantastic! I really missed having railing planters with my non-wooden deck and these are perfect for getting railing level baskets right where I wanted them! I used them in conjunction with two 24” iron planters I got on Amazon and despite our bizarrely high winds, they’ve stayed right where I put them. My parents discovered this brand and told me about them and I’m so glad!
Dean Penaluna
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
Work really well on my TrexDex Deck. Solid and sturdy. One of the best parts for me was being able to build my own planter boxes to fit the hangers. Since they are adjustable, that allowed for some nice variances.
Diane
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
This product does exactly what I had hoped. It allowed me to install my flowerbox on my deck railing without inserting screws or damaging my wood railings. I could not be happier with the results. It is also important to note that when Amazon accidentally sent the wrong type of brackets, the HoldItMate CEO responded immediately to my email and then shipped out the correct brackets to me the same day. It is so refreshing to find a company that provides both an excellent product and excellent customer service!
herShey
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021
I used to have flower boxes that mounted to the top of the rail on the deck. They were old and ratty so I was looking for replacements. What a pleasure to find these Hold It Mates! Could not be easier to install. Practically invisible from the deck side and can leave them in place for the winter, minus the plastic flower boxes. These make the flowers look so classy, no containers to block the view. The Hold It Mate dog dish holder also perfectly holds a 10" round flower pot.
Samantha R.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
Absolutely incredible product! I researched this intensely so don’t waste your time doing double work. This is one of those things that you get what you pay for. And it was worth every penny. I bought slightly cheaper ones a year ago and they warped, bent, rusted and couldn’t hold diddly. Never mind you had to put screws through your woodwork and vinyl railings. I wish I could figure out how to post my pictures. I had made my own planter boxes and those alone were extremely heavy. After you put in the dirt the flowers the water, I am probably pushing 35 to 45 pounds on these planters. Didn’t even droop a smidgion. I wish I could give it a 10 star rating! Plus the description in their marketing is impressive. Very detailed and very thorough.DianeFredrick MD
BStewVA
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2019
The works exactly as advertised. It is engineered and made well from nicely powder-coated steel, though some of the hardware (screws, etc.) are galvanized/nickel-plated. Since this type of thing is likely to be used outside 99% of the time, maybe stainless hardware would be better than the galvanized stuff. Anyhow, I installed this system on the steel balusters of a Trex-type deck. Installation was simple and took just a few minutes. I strongly recommend reading the simple and clear instructions before executing the job to facilitate the process. Mounted, the bracket is unobtrusive and basically invisible once a planter is in place. I put a 30" plastic planter on the bracket, and the adjustable clamps hold it very firmly in place. The system has held up to winds approaching 60 mph during thunderstorms, and the clamps haven't required readjustment or re-tightening. My only gripe is the cost. These things are relatively expensive, given the quantity of material involved. But, to be honest, it works damn well, and in my case, the dimensions of the Trex top rail defied the use of any rail-mounted planter- I tried several different designs, and they all got blown off the rail during storms. The 12'+ drop didn't do any favors for the plants! If I had purchased the Hold-It-Mate 20" Planter Box Bracket Set and Mounting Rail in the first place, I'd probably have saved a lot of money, frustration, and inconvenience. Recommended!
Plainswoman
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2019
I received and installed the HoldItMate 32" bird feeder arm and loved it, so I ordered this Universal Box Bracket Set and Mounting Rail to put up a 24" planter on my composite deck. My deck railing is a rounded aluminum and the spindles are 7/16" wide, so putting up hooks that mount over the railings isn't feasible. I needed something that would work with the spindles. This works very well.The mounting instructions are very simple to follow, but I have 5 things to add, based on my experience putting up 3 of these systems:1) Before you stand over the railings, insert the screws and tighten them to just a bit wider than your spindles.2) Insert the black plastic plug (it isn't mentioned in the instructions, but it comes with all the kits) into the large hole. This keeps the carriage bolt from sliding out that hole while you're trying to position the long rail and the mount.3) Position the rail where you want it - inside or outside of your deck and turn the mount 90 degrees (it will be swinging freely) so that it passes between the 2 spindles you want to use.4) Swing the mount back and use that Allen wrench to lightly tighten the mount to the rail. Repeat for the other end of the rail.5) Adjust where you want the rail - up or down - and use a level to make sure that the rail is level. You'll be putting brackets on that rail and you want it level! You can use the level on the mounts, but that's just aesthetics. Now go ahead and tighten firmly!I positioned the railing so that my planter box is just underneath the lip of the deck railing. Then I pulled the brackets to hug the bottom of the planter tightly and tightened the thumbscrews. This provides a bit more support for the high wind gusts we get around here. It's not too tight - I can still lift off the planter box to put it under cover when severe storms are predicted.I found that the brackets don't snap on to the rail as they did for my 32" feeder pole - they tend to slide on the rail rather more than I would like. The weight of the planter box does keep them from sliding side-to-side.
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