Measure and cut.
Installing an attic stair.
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.
Make sure the foot pads touch the floor and provide a.
Cutting and bracing a new hole.
Construct the opening.
Install the attic ladder feet as instructed by the manufacturer.
Cut out the ceiling joist and any wood blocking that s in the opening.
How to install pull down attic stairs cut out attic access opening.
Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
Once you re in the attic locate the screw.
In many homes the only access to the attic is a small crawl space in a closet or garage ceiling.
Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install attic stairs.
We ll show you how to cut out frame the opening then install a fo.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
Snap chalk lines onto the ceiling to represent the rough opening of the attic staircase.
Remove joists and other obstructions.
Installing a pull down attic ladder is essential for safer easier access to your attic.
How to install an attic ladder step 1.
Snap a chalk line between the two.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.