Comparing Floor, Wall and Antique Safes

!±8± Comparing Floor, Wall and Antique Safes

There are two types of many safes that are used to protect valuables. Choosing between a wall or a floor model can be confusing. The different features found in each type of safe will make your choice easier for protecting certain types of valuables. A person should choose the type of vault that will protect their valuables the best. Many factors go into choosing the right one, especially when it comes to antique safes.

For people looking to protect their valuables from theft, a floor safe is a good choice. Floor safes are heavy enough that they are unlikely to be stolen, however, they will be visible so thieves will know where they are located. Getting a floor safe that has a secure lock is important. Many antique safes for the floor are fire resistant and will be able to keep valuables protected from fire. Some floor safes can also protect valuables from floods. A disadvantage of the floor type is that it may take up a lot of extra space in a room. It is not a good choice for a small footprint.

Good antique safes for small spaces is a wall safe. Wall types are built into a wall and can be hidden behind a picture. Thieves will have a hard time finding a wall safe and may not even know there is one located in the house. Most thieves will look behind pictures so hiding antique safes built for this purpose behind a piece of furniture is a better option. Since wall safes are small, they will not be able to protect large items. They are better suited to protect jewelry or cash. The size of the wall will determine the size of the safe that can be installed into it. Antique safes, due to their robust size can be visible if the wall is not deep enough. This may be a good option if hiding the safe is not a priority.

When choosing between a floor and a wall safe, decide how much space is needed and what needs to be protected. Look at what the items need to be protected from. Floor safes have better fire protection while wall safes are better at theft protection. Having a the right type of safe will keep valuables protected.