Tie ladder sections together to keep them from separating.
Diy install an attic ladder.
Repeat this at each corner.
Remove existing attic stairs with a reciprocating saw.
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.
Snap a chalk line between the two.
How to install a folding attic ladder step 1.
Attach temporary support boards to keep the ladder.
Remove trim surrounding existing opening using a hammer.
Measure 54 inches and tap the second nail next to the same joist image 1.
Measure and cut.
A step by step process to remove the old attic ladder and install a new one.
How to install an attic ladder step 1.