Abstract: In certain embodiments, a panel installation method includes attaching first and second support anchors to a substrate, with the second support anchor spaced apart from the first support anchor. Each support anchor is elongated and includes a base for attaching to the substrate and respective projections extending outwardly from the bases. A tab extends upwardly from the first support anchor's projection, and a prong extends from the second support anchor's base. The method includes mounting a panel having first and second ends to the substrate via the first and second support anchors, including coupling the first end to the first support anchor, coupling an interlocking bracket to the second end, and coupling the second end to the second support anchor by engaging the interlocking bracket with the prong. The method includes positioning a stabilizing insert in a gap between the interlocking bracket and the projection of the second support anchor.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a panel installation method includes attaching first and second support anchors to a substrate, with the second support anchor spaced apart from the first support anchor. Each support anchor is elongated and includes a base for attaching to the substrate and respective projections extending outwardly from the bases. A tab extends upwardly from the first support anchor's projection, and a prong extends from the second support anchor's base. The method includes mounting a panel having first and second ends to the substrate via the first and second support anchors, including coupling the first end to the first support anchor, coupling an interlocking bracket to the second end, and coupling the second end to the second support anchor by engaging the interlocking bracket with the prong. The method includes positioning a stabilizing insert in a gap between the interlocking bracket and the projection of the second support anchor.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a panel installation method includes attaching first and second support anchors to a substrate, with the second support anchor spaced apart from the first support anchor. Each support anchor is elongated and includes a base for attaching to the substrate and respective projections extending outwardly from the bases. A tab extends upwardly from the first support anchor's projection, and a prong extends from the second support anchor's base. The method includes mounting a panel having first and second ends to the substrate via the first and second support anchors, including coupling the first end to the first support anchor, coupling an interlocking bracket to the second end, and coupling the second end to the second support anchor by engaging the interlocking bracket with the prong. The method includes positioning a stabilizing insert in a gap between the interlocking bracket and the projection of the second support anchor.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a support rail configured to attach to a wall and a veneer mounting plate configured to attach to the wall via the support rail. The mounting plate includes a first surface and an opposite second surface that faces the wall when the mounting plate is attached to the wall. The mounting plate includes a support shelf and a retention clip each extending from the first surface and spaced apart such that a channel is formed between them. A veneer object is attached to the mounting plate in the first channel by the retention clip and the support shelf. The retention clip and the support shelf are configured to contact first and second edges, respectively, of the veneer object. The veneer object is retained in position on the mounting plate at least in part by the retention clip and the support shelf.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a support rail configured to attach to a wall and a veneer mounting plate configured to attach to the wall via the support rail. The mounting plate includes a first surface and an opposite second surface that faces the wall when the mounting plate is attached to the wall. The mounting plate includes a support shelf and a retention clip each extending from the first surface and spaced apart such that a channel is formed between them. A veneer object is attached to the mounting plate in the first channel by the retention clip and the support shelf. The retention clip and the support shelf are configured to contact first and second edges, respectively, of the veneer object. The veneer object is retained in position on the mounting plate at least in part by the retention clip and the support shelf.