We used these straight braces to hold two pieces of wood together in our DIY project and we're happy with them. Brackets and screws are made of high quality stainless steel. The mount is a decent thickness and looks pretty sturdy. The top of the mount is glossy and covered with a protective film. Removing this film is very easy. The underside of the mount is not shiny. You can check my photo to see what these brackets and screws look like. They are well suited for our project. I will buy more.