Mount Safe To Dry Wall

Wall safe features an electronic lock with an easy to use keypad.

Mount safe to dry wall.

Be sure to use sturdy lag screws. You must be sure you are bolting to studs as running bolts into drywall won t do you much good. I d use a static wall mount for drywall and avoid anything over 50 pounds. Designed to install between the studs in your wall the thick solid steel safe is easy to mount and incredibly durable.

You might also have to custom drill holes in your safe to align with the studs in your wall. A safe should always be anchored whether it be to a wall or on the floor. Mark the hole locations on the floor. You need to drill through the plaster and into the wood framing.

Move the safe if there isn t room inside to drill through the holes. If your safe is too small to get the drill into. However you can use dry wall with lighter televisions. Most wall framings set studs every 16 inches so you should be okay to measure from there but double check with a pilot hole.

Anchors will sometimes list the holding strength maximum on the packaging but if not it s best to play it safe and go with a stronger anchor like the ones discussed below if you re unsure. Find floor wall safes at lowe s today. Humidity is high and the electronic lock might not operate properly long enough. Be careful if you install an electronic safe in a laundry garage or basement.

If you can t drill the holes through the safe itself because the drill won t. Drilling the anchor holes 1. Remove any flooring. The wall should be an external wall and the floor preferably concrete.

More product details close. The best advice is to find a stud and drill it there. You should also use 4 toggle bolts to ensure properly distribute the weight.