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Attic Ladder Installation
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Step 6 · Install Trim and Finish
Measure and cut trim pieces to fit around the perimeter of the attic ladder opening, covering the gap between the ladder frame and the ceiling. Secure the trim with finish nails and fill any nail holes. Sand, prime, and paint or stain the trim to match the surrounding ceiling.
Tools and Materials
Circular Saw or Miter Saw
Hammer
Sandpaper
Paintbrush
2 in. x 10 in. x 10 ft. Prime Lumber 937274
PRO-FIT 1-1/2 in. (4D) Brite Finish Nail 1 lb. (445-Count) 0058098
Varathane 3.75 oz. White Wood Filler Putty 340261
DAP Alex Painter's 10.1 oz. White All-Purpose Acrylic Latex Caulk (30-Pack) 7079818609
Primer
BEHR DYNASTY 8 oz. #N170-1 Tailors Chalk color Matte Stain-Blocking Interior/Exterior Paint & Primer Sample
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