Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
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Locate the joists behind the drywall.
Position a stepladder directly under the desired area for the attic access hole.
Nail this framing into place around the perimeter of the attic access opening.
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Measure the width of the attic frame piece to tap another nail by the same joist in the ceiling.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Step 3 draw a chalk line from nail to nail.
Use an electric screwdriver to drive screws in the framing as well.
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Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Go up to the attic and with a hammer tap a nail through the ceiling by the joist as a starting place to cut your rough opening.
A lone lightbulb will suffice.
If you are installing a pull down set of stairs follow instructions that came with the unit.
It doesn t have to be anything special.
Build a box to frame the opening with lumber boards the same depth as floor joists.
If you don t have it you re less likely to tap into hidden storage potential.
Install lighting in the attic.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
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Locate an area centered between the two joists and cut a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole using a keyhole saw.
You ll get ease of access through the larger hole and you won t have to drag a stepladder into the house to store and retrieve your stuff from the attic.
Functional and safe access is key.
Install an attic ladder.