Choose the type of installation

An important aspect to consider is where the safe will be placed. It will be necessary to check the external dimensions and ensure that these are suitable for the intended location. Be careful: the safe may have external hinges that, if not included in the calculation, could affect the movement of the door, preventing it from opening and closing. The most common options for safe placement are cabinet and wall-mounted.

Mobile Safes

Mobile safes aren’t recessed but simply fixed to the wall or floor, or better yet to both, by means of suitable expansion plugs. Questo tipo di posa assicura un montaggio facile e veloce, evitando lavori di muratura. Generally, these models are used when there is no possibility of creating spaces in the wall or in case the walls are not strong enough. This solution is widely used in rented houses, as it avoids masonry work and makes it easy to retrieve the safe when leaving the home. Although mobile safes are not as secure as wall safes, it is still possible to take precautions to keep them safe, such as placing them in closets, thus keeping them away from passing places.

Wall Safes

The wall safe, suitably covered by furniture and furnishings, will be well camouflaged and away from prying eyes, ensuring maximum camouflage. The safe will be recessed within a wall that should be at least 10 cm thicker than the thickness of the box. The wall chosen should be strong and durable and, if possible, free of pipes and electrical cables, which would not only weaken the structure, but in case of technical intervention, risk exposing the safe to the gaze of strangers. A wall safe is not only difficult to locate, but also to extract: a good product will therefore act as a deterrent, preventing unauthorized individuals from easily finding and stealing valuables.