Installing a floor safe step by step instruction.
How to install a floor safe at home.
Wood floors are usually in raised foundations and when you install a floor safe in a raised foundation you need to either build a wooden form to hold the safe between the floor and the ground or a basket made to attach to the floor joists depending on the size of the safe.
The best place for a home safe.
Your safe will be properly secured and easily accessible but you will have to lean down to open the door.
Wall safe this type of safe can go in the wall rather than on the wall.
Where bolting the safe does not get a strong enough fixing there are alternatives that may be considered for fixing to a floor or wall.
Safe installation if you do not currently have a safe and you would like to install one on your property we can help as well.
This provides the most protection and support for a heavy safe.
Very strong adhesive not ideal but may be used as a last resort.
Fire is the second biggest threat to your home.
Before beginning your project take a few moments to read the other posts.
Underfloor this type of safe can be buried in concrete or under the floor.
This is definitely not the way to go with small safes.
There are a number of different places that you can install a home safe.
Alternatives to bolting a safe to the floor.
Wall safe features an electronic lock with an easy to use keypad.
If your safe is big enough and your wall is not a main concrete wall divider wall you can leave your safe on the floor and anchor it there.
We can assist you with installing floor safes and wall safes and can help find you a standalone safe that works for your needs.
I also want to state that consulting with a reputable and licensed contractor is highly advisable before beginning to install a floor safe.
The most secure place to install a safe would be at the corner where two outside walls meet.
In a house that has multiple levels it s best to keep the safe on the ground floor.
Designed to install between the studs in your wall the thick solid steel safe is easy to mount and incredibly durable.
A wall mounted safe should ideally be bolted to an external wall.