How to install an attic ladder step 1.
Installing an attic stair.
In most cases you ll need to drill a pilot hole and install a hex head cap screw and lock nut to keep the foot in place.
Using a reciprocating saw start your cut by lightly tapping the blade into the drywall and cut along the chalk.
If you re planning to convert the attic for additional living space or as a storage area you ll.
When you find it remove the insulation from the area and determine.
Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
Cut out the ceiling joist and any wood blocking that s in the opening.
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Snap a chalk line between the two.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
Construct the opening.
Measure and cut.
Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling.
Cutting and bracing a new hole.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
How to install pull down attic stairs cut out attic access opening.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
In many homes the only access to the attic is a small crawl space in a closet or garage ceiling.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
Install the attic ladder feet as instructed by the manufacturer.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.