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AR15.COM
10/24/2005 3:31:36 PM EDT
Gun safe VS tile floor...

I'm having new tile and carpet put in and will need to move the safe around temporarily.
The safe is coming out of a carpeted room (to allow new carpet) and will be placed on freshly laid tile. Waiting "days" isn't an option, as the tile and carpet are being put down in about 3 days time

How much weight is too much, for new tile after 12-48hrs? 400lbs? 800lbs? 1200lbs?
How much time is need before the tile can be exposed to such weight?


On a side note move the safe empty or full?
I prefer full, as the entire house is getting done, therefore there will be no "safe rooms".

10/24/2005 4:07:33 PM EDT
[#1]
I think I'd give the tile a few days to set up completely...once the thinset/quickset has dried, you should be fine.

If you are having it put in and have workers running around your place, I would recommend moving it full or putting the guns in a location they have absolutely no access.
10/24/2005 4:12:24 PM EDT
[#2]
Let it set up and get you some 3/4 or 1" thick plywood to lay down.  I've got tile in my house and rolled my 800 lb safe across it with no damage.  

Bill3508
10/24/2005 4:24:13 PM EDT
[#3]
My dad has his safe on saltillo tile and has had zero problems and saltillo is generally pretty soft compared to porcelin tile.  I think you will be fine.
10/26/2005 6:05:22 PM EDT
[#4]
I'm actually thinking of talking with the carpet people.
Maybe they can do that 1 room, before the tile is put in. Then there would be no worries.