Wall safes are that classic feature of mansions and executive offices you see in TV and movies. I’ve found a couple of sites with some basic installation guidelines.
- Choose a safe that will fit in the area you want to install it in.
- Locate your wall studs. Your safe will be anchored to them, so find a spot in between the studs.
- Measure out a large enough opening between the studs that your safe will fit into.
- Be mindful of the electrical wiring when cutting out the opening. Reroute and move the wires if they are in the way..
- Re-enforce any excessive gaps between the drywall hole and the studs with extra wood shims. This also depends on how your safe mounts. Your safe may mount with screws from the inside of the safe or it may have some mounting bolts .
- Once your safe is installed and secured to the studs, you can patch up any damaged spots.