Install a safe: Where can I bolt the safe?

Safes · Product Support· Reviewed by SafeGear advisors

A safe can be bolted to the floor, the wall, or inside a wardrobe.

Pay attention to the material of the surface you want to bolt your safe into. Concrete offers a safer and much more solid fixing than wood.

Depending on whether it is a wooden or concrete floor, you will need a different drill and a different drill bit.

Check whether there is underfloor heating, cables or wires in the wall or floor you want to drill into.

When bolting a safe in a wardrobe with a wooden back, we strongly recommend there is no excess space between the safe and the back wall. The best way to ensure direct contact is to cut a hole corresponding to the size of the safe.

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