Build a box to frame the opening with lumber boards the same depth as floor joists.
How tonmake attic access.
Use a narrow.
Nail this framing into place around the perimeter of the attic access opening.
Measure the width of the attic frame piece to tap another nail by the same joist in the ceiling.
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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 pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
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.
Install lighting in the attic.
Use an electric screwdriver to drive screws in the framing as well.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
Locate an area centered between the two joists and cut a 6 to 8 inch diameter hole using a keyhole saw.
Here are a few tips for creating an easy to use attic in your own home.
Functional and safe access is key.
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.
Position a stepladder directly under the desired area for the attic access hole.
If you don t have it you re less likely to tap into hidden storage potential.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
Locate the joists behind the drywall.
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Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
Install an attic ladder.
How to cut a hole in the ceiling for attic access 1.
It doesn t have to be anything special.
A lone lightbulb will suffice.