How to Hang a Ladder from the Ceiling

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Pick hooks that can handle the weight of your ladder.. Measure the length of the ladder.. Measure the width of the ladder on both ends.

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1

Pick hooks that can handle the weight of your ladder.

Step 1

Pick hooks that can handle the weight of your ladder.

2

Measure the length of the ladder.

Step 2

Measure the length of the ladder.

3

Measure the width of the ladder on both ends.

Step 3

Measure the width of the ladder on both ends.

4

Find ceiling joists.

Step 4

Find ceiling joists.

5

Install hooks in the ceiling.

Step 5

Install hooks in the ceiling.

6

Cut wood for your frame.

Step 6

Cut wood for your frame.

7

Assemble the lift frame.

Step 7

Assemble the lift frame.

8

Attach corner braces to the frame.

Step 8

Attach corner braces to the frame.

9

Install the lift onto the ceiling.

Step 9

Install the lift onto the ceiling.

10

Measure the length of your ladder.

Step 10

Measure the length of your ladder.

11

Attach a ladder hook to the ceiling.

Step 11

Attach a ladder hook to the ceiling.

12

Hang your ladder.

Step 12

Hang your ladder.

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