Floor Safes
When it comes to protecting your valuables, half the battle is keeping them hidden, and that’s where floor safes come into play.
They’re just as cool as wall safes, with perhaps a little more flexibility. The biggest limitation with wall safes is the amount of space they provide. The average wall safe can’t be any deeper than the average wall, and since the average wall is only several inches deep, wall safes tend to be tall and skinny, similar to medicine cabinets.
Floor safes, on the other hand, are meant to be installed into the ground, and since the ground is much deeper than a wall, they come in a much broader range of shapes and sizes, thus giving you more options.
The biggest drawback with ground safes, however, is the installation process, because not only is it somewhat of a project, you’ll also want to make sure you do it correctly. Since a properly installed floor safe usually requires that it be set in concrete, you won’t exactly be able to move it very easily if you decide it should have been installed somewhere else. Some of the other things you’ve got to look out for include any underground plumbing or electrical wires. You should also try to avoid any areas that may be prone to any sort of flooding. Although many floor safes are designed to be water resistant it’s probably best to avoid saturation. Other than that, you will definitely want to pay close attention to the manufacturer instructions to help insure that you avoid other issues such as water or cement from entering during installation.
But once all the hard work is done there are many benefits to enjoy from your floor safe. It will be hidden and out of the way, it will be protected from any fire and water damage, a burglar won’t be able to steal it, and it’s cool to have.
Floor safes have been the favorite among businesses such as gas stations, restaurants, and various other small businesses for just these reasons, but if you don’t need something as big as a commercial floor safe and just need something to hold your cash and other small valuables, then you could also consider small floor safes for the home, which are a fraction of the size, easier to install, water and fire resistant, and much less expensive.
Installing a floor safe definitely has its advantages. If you do decide to go this route you’ll likely find that the pain of installing it is quickly outweighed by the benefits of having it. If you like the idea of a floor safe but think it’s just too much work to install, then perhaps you might want to look into a wall safe instead.