Before you start, get all your tools in order;<\/p>\n
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- Socket set or Screwdriver<\/li>\n
- Hammer<\/li>\n
- Small Masonry Drill Bit<\/li>\n
- Large masonry Drill Bit<\/li>\n
- Tape Measure<\/li>\n
- Pencil<\/li>\n
- Knife or Scissors<\/li>\n
- Tape<\/li>\n
- Expansion \/ Anchor Bolts<\/li>\n
- Corded Drill<\/li>\n
- Saw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nHere\u2019s a few pointers to consider when installing a home safe;<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s a safe being bolted to a floor or wall, you need to find a solid surface and will need a good quality drill, ideally with a cord and a heavy duty masonry drill bit. Unfortunately a cordless drill won\u2019t get you far as you\u2019ll spend most of your time charging the battery than installing your safe!<\/p>\n
Security Safes and selected Fire Safes include pre-drilled holes in the base and back designed specifically for installation, most of these safes also come with anchor bolts which are designed to be used with a solid surface such as concrete or brick.<\/p>\n
How to bolt my safe to the floor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\u201cFitted and secured to the floor in minutes after following the clear instructions in the guide supplied\u201d \u2013 Adam, December 2016 (Yale Certified Safe Home)<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
If your safe has pre-drilled holes on the base then you can easily secure this to the floor. Here\u2019s our step by step instructions on how you can install your safe to the floor. Alternatively you can watch our video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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- Like we have said above, find a solid surface, ideally concrete or brick to bolt your safe onto.<\/li>\n
- Place your safe where you want it, making sure there are no obstructions stopping the safe door to open properly.<\/li>\n
- We would recommend if the safe is up against a skirting board, this section of the skirting board will need to be removed. To do this, pencil around the safe, remove the skirting board and cut off the marked area, then secure your skirting board back onto the wall.<\/li>\n
- If your safe will be on top of carpet, this will need removing too. Position your safe and with your knife or scissors cut out the area of carpet.It is really important to get your safe installed as close to the wall and floor as possible, this makes it even harder for the safe to be removed.<\/li>\n
- Now your safe is in the desired position you need to mark out the pre-drilled holes onto the floor, so you know exactly where to start drilling.<\/li>\n
- Start drilling the hole with your small masonry drill bit, then swap for your large masonry drill bit. To help you drill the exact length required, using the tape mark on the drill the length of the anchor bolt, then you know to stop drilling when the tape reaches the surface.<\/li>\n
- Once your holes have been drilled you are ready to put your safe back into position, use your screwdriver or hammer to screw the anchor bolts in, making sure they are secure.<\/li>\n
- Place your shelves where you want them and your safe is ready to be used.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Do you have underfloor heating?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Unless you have left a specific area of the floor free from under floor heating we would not advice bolting your safe to the floor. To secure your safe you would need to go down the chemical installation route which involves securing the safe to the floor using an industrial strength adhesive. Read more about chemical installation. <\/a><\/p>\n
The problem with wooden floors:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Try to avoid bolting your safe to wooden floors, unless fixing into the joist. However in this case you would need to purchase alternative heavy duty wood screws. Floor boards are not strong or thick enough to secure a safe and can make theft of your safe that little bit easier.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have an alternative flooring than a floor boards, why not consider chemical installation<\/a>, or if your safe has pre-drilled holes at the back, wall installation.<\/p>\n
How to bolt my safe to the wall?<\/strong><\/h2>\n