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After picking the best attic ladder from my recommendations, some of you are confused and asking for installation instructions. So, I’ve added the installation instructions for each attic stairs along with my attic stair buying guide. However, a DIY installation instruction can be found here.

In this post, I’m going to attach the instructional videos and other attachments for you. Feel free to leave a comment below if anything needs further clarification.

If you want to do the installation yourself, here are the tools you will need:

  • Awl
  • Saw
  • Power drill
  • Philips Head Screw Driver
  • ½ inch and 1/16 inch drill bits
  • Adjustable pliers
  • Tape measure
  • Hammer
  • Pencil

To take the installation up as a DIY, you need the following parts and equipment:

  • Phillips driver, drill, and drill bits of 1/8 and 9/32 inches
  • A pencil
  • Stepladder
  • Hammer and hacksaw
  • An L-shaped square
  • Adjustable pliers
  • Tape measure
  • Supporting boards and shims
  • Deck screws

Want to build yourself a custom attic stairs? Here’s some custom attic ladder inspirations for you.

Please don’t forget to share this post with your handyman while doing the attic stair installation. Pin this post in your DIY Attic Renovation board in Pinterest for future reference. Thanks a lot for supporting homecolumns. You may also like our post on picking the best attic window style here.

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