Line the rim on top of the trim pieces.
Making an attic access door.
Use a pencil and draw a box within the joists.
Use a straight edge knife to cut any drywall paper that.
How to make an attic access door.
Using drywall knife start cutting the ceiling out along your line.
Decide whether your door will have attached stairs or not.
To keep the door from swinging through to the attic we installed door stop trim around the jamb.
Select a closet ceiling or hallway ceiling with good floor space underneath since you will need to use a ladder to access your attic.
How to make a scuttle attic a k a.
Attic access panel determine where your joists are.
Covers how to select a location find studs measure and cut a hole install tr.
Tip 1 choose the right type of attic access door.
Using a stud finder mark your joists.
Measure and draw the width between the joists and 28 to 30 inches for the length of the panel.
A pair of adjustable springs prevents the door from opening too quickly.
Use a narrow.
An attic access door is a large break in your home s thermal envelope meaning you will loose heat or cool air through it unless you insulate it further.