Then slide the safe into the hole and secure it to the studs on either side with drill.
How to securly mount safe to wall.
Other safes will have mounting holes in the bottom corners.
Consider placing the safe in a wall that backs into an out of view area like a closet.
Open the door of the safe and locate the mounting holes.
You might also have to custom drill holes in your safe to align with the studs in your wall.
To do this pencil around the safe remove the skirting board from the wall and cut off the marked area then secure your skirting board back onto the wall.
Most fireproof safes have their mounting holes in the middle of the safe s floor.
If you can get away with it bolting your safe to the wall is the next best thing to securing it to the floor.
This video will show you how easy it is to install this safe in the wall.
With its door open tilt the safe into the opening and press it flush against the wall.
Step 3 insert safe into opening.
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Because the back of the safe will extend into the closet you can purchase a larger safe.
If your safe will be on top of carpet this will need removing too.
Fasten the safe to the studs with the four screws provided.
Secure the wood with finishing nails.
Next choose a position between 2 studs and use a drywall saw to cut out space in the wall according to the dimensions of your safe.
Be sure to use sturdy lag screws.
If your walls aren t deep enough to install the safe you want you still have options.
It is a nice wall safe and a good thing to have to put an extra gun or your valuables in.
You must be sure you are bolting to studs as running bolts into drywall won t do you much good.
Eventually you ll drill through these openings and insert bolts to secure the safe to the floor.
Step 4 secure the safe.