Securing a Safe to floorboards?

krimsun · 6 Jul 2009

Hi

Complete pleb with DIY and needed some advice.

I've picked up a cheap safe from argos that comes with fitting bolts which I assume are for putting into concrete. I live in a modern build and everything is flimsy plasterboard and the only place I can think to secure the safe is the floor inside my built in wardrobe.

What is the best method of securing it without pulling up floorboards? Is it a good idea to ise Spring Toggle fixings? They don't look too secure.

Any advice would be appreciated before I wander around Homebase looking like a fart in a trance

wotan · 6 Jul 2009

Locate the floorboard joists, they should be approx 406mm centres
then use coach screws to fasten the safe down.

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Securing a Safe to floorboards?

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