When it came to installing the shelves, the holes in the brackets did not line up with standard, 16” on center studs. Due to the shelves being used to hold glassware, and not being able to use the provided drywall anchors (because of our cedar-paneled wall), we drilled new holes in the brackets to put screws in the studs.  The material for the shelves is a textured type of plasticvinyl, so not the most fancy, but certainly works if you’re looking for a basic white color in a floating shelf. Now that they’re installed and decorated, we’re pleased with their overall appearance!