Bolting a safe through carpeted floor

[shamster]

Thanks again!
BTW, anyone know how to best hang up curtains appropriate for those small ceiling level basement windows?

 

[msb45]

I would recommend a translucent window film from the hardware store. Will let light in and since you don't usually look out the window it should work. Curtains get dirty and are a pain to hang, plus they block a lot of light.

If you really want a window treatment Home Depot sells low cost window blinds you cut to size and use adhesive to hang.

 

[Win1892]

I decided that if my safe weighed enough it would stop wobbling. I therefore set out on a mission to add weight to the safe in increments ranging from 1 to 14 pounds as frequently as possible. That was 5 years ago. The safe no longer wobbles.

 

[shamster]

I like the translucent film window idea. Does it really block visibility inside when looking in from the outside?

Also, I notice the vent issue keeps getting brought up. Is it THAT bad, even if the safe is sitting 2.5" away from the wall, with nothing else blocking the airflow to the sides? Also about 6-7' away is the 2nd vent, which is unrestricted. The vents blowing air into the room are on the other side of the room.

 

[leadcounsel]

If it's just a matter of keeping it from tipping, you might just use a tie-down style strap/rachet mechanism and bolt that to the floor on both sides of the safe. Then you can rachet it til it's tight.

 

[msb45]

The translucent film gives the effect of frosted glass. Unless you have some backlighting or an object really close to the glass it'll block the view in.

If looks don't matter you can also staple up a thick mill plastic (3-6 mil) plastic with recycled content (not reallly clear like new poly).