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Wall Safes
Wall safes, also referred to as In-Wall Safes, are safes that are designed to be installed between standard wall studs spaced 16" apart on center. When installed, a wall safe is flush with the surrounding dry wall and can easily be concealed by a picture or a mirror. A wall safe that is primarily used to secure one or more handguns is sometimes colloquially referred to as a "wall gun safe"....[Read More] | |
| Wall safes have a few advantages over free standing safes that make these safes a popular choice among homeowners. One advantage is that they can be installed in areas that are convenient to access, such as in a bed room closet. A second advantage is that they do not take up valuable living space because they are installed in unused space between wall studs. A third advantage is that they can be hidden behind a picture or a mirror. Wall safes do have some disadvantages when compared to free standing safes. First, wall safes tend to be smaller and relatively shallow when compared to free standing safes. Second, wall safes are not as burglary or fire resistant as many higher-end free standing safes, such as Class B or Class C fire resistant composite safes. In recent years there have been several innovations in the design and construction of wall safes. The first is the introduction of the adjustable wall safe depth feature. Wall safes with this feature have a back wall that can be pushed back to accommodate a deeper wall stud allowing you to take advantage of the full depth of your wall. [See item# HW2070A or item# 1700, for example.] Another recent innovation is the introduction of 1-hour fire resistant wall safes. Although offering a good degree of fire protection, fire resistant wall safes tend to have a much larger depth dimension than traditional, non-fire resistant wall safes. For this reason, fire resistant wall safes are usually only installed in very deep walls and by contractors with the necessary installation expertise. The extra wall depth is needed to accommodate the fire resistant material built into the walls of the body of the safe. There have been a few other innovations in recent years, such as the introduction of wall safes with drop down doors [See item# ETL-20710 or item# ETL-20700, for example], a biometric lock on a wall safe [item# ETL-20700], and, most recently, a wall safe with a built-in picture frame [item# 2040]. Installing most wall safes is very straight forward. The first step is to check the operation of the safe to make sure it is working properly. The second step is to choose a suitable location for the installation, including locating the wall studs, and making sure there are no hidden pipes or electrical wiring behind the drywall at the installation location. The third step is to cut out the dry wall so that the safe may be inserted between the wall studs. The fourth step is to insert the wall safe into the installation location and mark holes from inside the wall safe through the centers of the pre-drilled anchor locations with a pencil. The fifth step is to remove the safe from the installation location and drill holes through the pencil marks. The last step is to anchor the safe to the wall studs from inside the safe. Most wall safes have a flange that will eliminate the need for any dry wall touch-up after installation, resulting in a clean and professional installation appearance. Of course, you can always have your wall safe installed by a professional, such as a licensed contractor, a general contractor, or a locksmith. Wall safes are available with a wide variety of locking mechanisms. The most popular lock on wall safes is an electronic lock with a back-up key override. Commercial grade electronic locks, while costing more, are also an excellent choice and highly reliable lock option for a wall safe. |
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