Does anyone know how to make a folding attic stair easier to open and close. Right now it takes all my force.
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They are based on tension, and some parts may be adjustable. Bolts may be too tight.
If rust, or corrosion is a problem, you may want to clean the metal with wd-40, and use a light household oil on hinges, or bolts.
Good luck. And don't make it too loose. Hate to see you hurt yourself.
WD 40 the hinges, or some other lubricant should help you with your problem.
If it's not the metal that's causing the friction, try taking a strip of sandpaper and sanding between the wooden moving parts. Otherwise, WD-40 the metal parts like Matt said. I love the stuff - it's like duct tape or SuperGlue...can't be w/o it. :)
Maybe you need to install a better hinge - like a "Strap Hinge."
WD 40 will actually break down the oil on the hinges, use household oil, in a pinch use cooking oil.
WD 40
if it sticks you need tofind the sticking points and sand or oil.If its weight you need to counter balance . This would be adding allitle extra wieght to the bottom of stairs, such as steel plates. then counter balance the closeing part of it by running a rope frome the bottom of stairs up into attic around a pully and hang a buckit of sand, or concrete block from it.
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