Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating.
How to install fold down attic stairs.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Cut out the ceiling joist and any wood blocking that s in the opening.
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Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
Construct the opening.
How to install pull down attic stairs cut out attic access opening.
Next using an electric drill pop a screw up through the drywall in the ceiling as a reference point so that when you go up in the attic you ll be able to locate it and find the general location of the attic stair.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.