This is probably a simple answer but it’s worth asking. I am fairly new to trim carpentry and can usually figure out problems. I am replacing my interior doors with solid core prehung units (prefinished, stained). All went well except for one (there’s always one).
The jamb extends almost a half an inch beyond the wall on one side. The walls are already painted, the jambs are already prefinished. How do I compensate for the casing which would sit at an angle if I just slapped it up. Is it best to plane down the edge of the jamb? cut a rabbet in the casing? I’m not sure if the stain would match.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Planing down the jamb that sticks past the drywall is the best, and really only way to take of this. When you case out the jamb, with the reveal, you're really only going to have 3/16" or so of this planed edge showing. You should be able to find stock colored stain that is close enough to the pre-finish color that that little reveal won't be noticable.
Shawn
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Checker Contracting - SE Michigan
It might be easier to add a strip of wood to the back of the casing and stain to match.
You get out of life what you put into it......minus taxes.
Marv
I'll second Marv's fix, as I do it all the time in renovations. Just pad out the back so the casing sits flat, sometimes you may need to taper it also. The only one that will know will be U.
1/2 inch is a lot. I think I would re-set the jamb to get 1/4 inch both sides.
or, if you are planning to paint you can "float" it with joint compound