Diy Install An Attic Ladder. Mark rough opening of new fold down staircase on the ceiling joists in the attic. Peek into the attic to make sure there aren t any ducts wires or pipes in the way. Make sure the foot pads touch the floor and provide a stable even surface for you to step on.
Materials include an attic door kit and finishing supplies such as trim and paint. In this video this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to install attic stairs.
Install the pull rope on the ladder assembly by threading the rope through the hole in the door.
Install the attic ladder feet as instructed by the manufacturer. Install the pull rope on the ladder assembly by threading the rope through the hole in the door. The average cost of installing attic ladders or stairs ranges from 220 to 647 with an average rate of 445 including parts and labor. Installing an attic ladder or fold down stairway is a doable diy project that could take just a few hours.
