How To Install Fold Down Attic Stairs
Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
How to install fold down attic stairs. 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. Cut out the ceiling joist and any wood blocking that s in the opening. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install attic stairs. Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Remove joists and other obstructions. Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder. How to install a folding attic ladder step 1. Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic. You ll then use the ceiling joists to determine the final location. Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed. Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
How to install pull down attic stairs cut out attic access opening.