Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic.
How to install fold down attic stairs.
You ll then use the ceiling joists to determine the final location.
Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder.
Remove joists and other obstructions.
Cut around ceiling trim with a utility knife.
Cut out the ceiling joist and any wood blocking that s in the opening.
Construct the opening.
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.
Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
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.
Use a reciprocating saw to cut joists and nails holding any joists that must be removed.
Determine the area where you want to place your stairs.
How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.