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Wall safes are an excellent investment for storing and protecting valuable items such as cash, jewelry or even handguns from the threat of theft, damage or loss. So now you have decided to invest in a wall safe, the next step is to choose the right safe for your needs as there are countless options available on the market today. Our safe experts have viewed a large selection of in-wall safes and have suggested to look at their recommendation, and choose the one for their high quality construction and excellent security features, along with the safe being manufactured by well established safe companies with trusted brand names.
The CMI Safe Co is based in Australia and builds their In-Wall Safes in Sydney. Their in-wall safes are recognised in the security and locksmith industries as being of superior quality. Their wall Safes include models W1, W2 & W3 , and also versions WS1, WS2 & WS6.
Another premium range of wall safes that are also manufactured in Australia is made by the Ardel Safe Company, their very popular wall safes are extensively used throughout Australia and are considered a trusted solid and secure in wall safe. Their in-wall safes include models such as SW1K, SW2C & SW3D. All models come in key locking, combination locking or Digital locking versions for your selection. The Ardel wall safes are available in small models designed for cash and smaller expensive jewelry or other valuable items, whilst their medium wall safes will accommodate larger possessions including handguns etc.
Now that you have chosen an in-floor safe that meets your needs , it’s now time to consider where it can be installed. whether it be at home or your office as an in-wall safes are excellent for keeping valuable hidden no matter if its a commercial in-wall safe or a residential in-wall safe. They both provide another layer of security because of the fact they are concealed. As the old saying goes, what they can’t find they can’t steal. A burglar needs to find the wall safe before they can even try to break into, all this takes time and noise – two things burglars hate.
All the wall safes our Experts suggest are well known Australian made brands designed to offer exceptional protection against burglary and theft. They give you a choice of different locking options to choose from such as high security anti pick key locking or Combination locking and Electronic digital locking. Some are also available with biometric locking.
To follow is a practical D.I.Y guide to help you professionally install a wall safe yourself into a concealed location away from the threat of intruders. It’s important to remember you will be trusting the wall safe you choose to protect some of your most valuable items, So although the wall safes’ construction and security features are great and provide an excellent defense against criminals, the proper installation is crucial to give your wall safe optimal protection. This means the installation must be held the wall safe fixed and secured so a would-be-thief cannot simply wrench it out and steal the complete safe only to open it up at their leisure later on. Also keep in mind typically wall safes are small to medium in size and normally don’t weigh much, so it’s vital the installation is properly done giving the in-wall safe maximum protection at all times. So in saying this, if you’re not confident or if the installation is a bit more difficult than a standard fitting, you are advised to work with a trusted local safe installer who have installed hundreds of in-wall safes in homes and business throughout Australia, and this will ensure the safe is secured via the best possible option.
In-wall safes are designed to be fitted into a standard cavity brick wall or alternatively placed and secured into a wood studded wall. So before we go through the easy steps on how to install a wall safe, remember one of a wall safes best defenses is it’s concealment such as behind a picture, mirror or other furnishings. With this in mind ,we suggest that you hide the safe in a place a burglar will not look. For example the bedroom closet in your room may be a convenient place to install a wall safe, but it’s a common place burglars will check first, so a second bedroom closet or even the hallway behind a painting or a family photograph may be a better choice.
Once your location has been decided on, let’s start the wall safe installation. For the sake of this scenario we will use the home studied wall application type.
Firstly you need to prepare the cavity in the wall so you will require the following tools: a drill, tape measure, spirit level, hammer, drywall cutting saw ,and a stud detector. Have all these handy and you’re ready to go. First locate the wall studs with the stud detector and then using a spirit level to mark out the dimensions of the in-wall safe, making sure it’s secured between two studs and remember to draw the specification a bit smaller than the actual size of the wall safe as you can always file or cut the opening out a bit further if need be, it’s better than accidentally over cutting the opening. Once you have checked the outline using the drywall saw, cautiously cut out the opening making sure to bypass any obstacles such as electrical wires etc. Ideally your wall safe would be fitted close to a stud so it will be secured, or alternatively you can construct a frame and build access along the side of the stud and use it as a spacer. This will allow a secure fixing as the spacer is simply attached to the original studs.
Once the opening is ready and the stud is a visual or spacer frame if needed, place the wall safe into the cut out and push it into the cavity so it becomes flush against the wall. The wall safe will typically have mounting screws provided and anchor holes pre-drilled in the safe so you can drill fixing holes into the studs. This can be done by either two ways, first leave the safe in the opening and mark through the safe’s pre-drilled holes onto the studs then take the safe out and drill the anchor holes making sure you use the correct drill size, or secondly you can leave the wall safe in position and simply drill the anchor holes from inside the wall safe.
These tips should help you install a wall safe professionally so it is secured strongly against the wall studs to provide it with holding strength.
Before l talk about how to conceal/hide your wall safe, l want to answer some questions often asked by customers who are considering investing in a high quality wall safe.
Q: Are wall safes fireproof?
A: Well the answer is no, the standard wall safe will not be fire resistant because they are typically constructed of strong steel plate and hold no fire resisting materials in the body’s construction.
Q: Are wall safes secure?
A: Our simple answer to this is if you purchase the wall safes as per our experts’ suggestions and get them installed correctly, they will provide exceptional protection. But to answer as a generic question, the wall safe purchased would need to be viewed by our safe experts so they could inspect its details such as construction and security features. So as safe experts, our preferred options are the Australian made in-wall safes manufactured by CMI Safe Co and Ardel Safe Co as we know they provide great protection as a wall safe. When a wall safe is professionally installed, the fact that they are concealed makes them a formidable safe.
Q: Are wall safes waterproof?
A: The answer is no. A wall safe is not watertight, but if you are concerned about a water problem, we suggest putting all your items in zip lock bags or plastic containers if you want a 100% water protection.
Q: Can I store a handgun/pistol inside my wall safe?
A: The answer is yes, as a lot of in-wall safes are designed to store handguns. So we suggest that if this is your requirement, make sure before purchasing a wall safe you have internal specifications to compare it against your pistol/handgun size, making sure it fits comfortably before purchasing the wall safe. Don’t forget to allow extra room inside the wall safe for other small valuable items you wish to store.
For a wall safe you can trust apart from our expert recommendation, it is wise to do your own home work so you can be completely comfortable with the wall safe you decide on will meet all your needs.
To sum up the benefits of a wall safe:
- A wall safe will fit neatly and securely into a brick cavity wall or wooden stud wall
- They can be safely hidden out of sight
- They are easy to install including anchoring into position
- wall safe come in various dimensions including widths and depths to suit many wall applications
- One of the biggest advantages of an in-wall safe is the ability to conceal them behind objects such as mirrors, pictures, family photographs or other furnishings that burglars usually would not look behind as this takes time. As most criminals are in and out quickly just grabbing items that are left laying around for them to easily steal, they don’t want to spend time looking around searching and risk getting caught.
This is why a wall safe adds a good level of protection to your valuable and expensive possessions. Remember what a thief cannot see they cannot steal. Even if the criminal is peeking through a window, they won’t see a concealed wall safe.
So from this overview on wall safes you can be confident if you invest in a high quality wall safe and have it professionally installed, it will give exceptional protection to your valuables 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round being one of the smartest and best investments you can make.
If you need assistance with finding the best in-wall safe, contact us today on 1300 764 971 to speak with our Security Experts.
