Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating.
Diy install an attic ladder.
Using a reciprocating saw start your cut by lightly tapping the blade into the drywall and cut along the chalk.
A step by step process to remove the old attic ladder and install a new one.
Snap a chalk line between the two.
How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.
Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.
Repeat this at each corner.
How to install an attic ladder step 1.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
How to install an attic ladder.
Place a small shim between the mounting rails and the platform legs to maintain spacing before tightening the lag screws that hold the mounting rails to the attic floor.