How To Install A Wall Safe In Concrete

This compact safe which fits between wall studs spaced 16 in.

How to install a wall safe in concrete.

Most homes are built from two by fours 44 x 94mm spaced 16 inches 40 5 cm apart. Look for a wall safe with a width of less than 16 inches 40 5 cm and depth of 3 5 inches 9 cm. This means that the typical safe will have to fit in this space. Step 1 cut out the opening.

We used a doj appr. On a shelf or furniture against a wall. I like the idea of pouring a new concrete wall around the safe. On center features all steel construction and a dual locking mechanism.

Step 3 once the freshly poured slab has harden to a degree that it can support the weight of the safe you are ready to proceed with next step of the floor safe installation. You could tie the new wall to the existing wall with steel anchors and rebar anchored to the existing wall. Make sure the floor can support all the added weight including what is going in the safe lee sam jan 29 at 20 02. Where to install my safe.

If your safe is big enough and your wall is not a main concrete wall divider wall you can. Locate the wall studs with a stud sensor or hammer and nail. In this case a b2200 floor safe made by american security products. Concrete must be firm enough to hold the weight of the in floor safe before proceeding.

Anchored on the floor. You can then chose the height that you prefer in which to fit your belongings. Then use a level to draw a 14 inch square onto the wall between the two studs. One of the best places i recommend is on a shelf against a concrete wall.