I just installed a replacement door. I leveled and plumbed the door, which brought it even with the exterior sheathing. However, the interior is a different story. the top of the jamb is even with the drywall. As I follow the jamb down, the jamb recesses about three eighths of an inch below the level of the drywall.
The question I have is what to line the moulding to. The drywall, which leaves the three eighths gap between it and the jamb, to be caulked. Or cut the drywall out, letting the moulding lay flat against the jamb.
Cutting the back end of the trim piece is not an option. If I cut only the part of the trim necessary to clear the drywall, I’d be left with less than an eigth of an inch (thickness) of trim.
Thanks
John
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John,
This is a common situation. You need to extend the jamb with solid wood (not caulk). Since I am guessing that you don't do this for a living, but am assuming that you have a table saw, the easiest way is to rip a strip of pine (1x stock), that is a hair wider than the widest part of your gap. Nail this to the edge of the jamb so that the entire strip is now proud of the drywall and set the nails deep. Now, plane the strip down until it is flush with or a hair proud, of the drywall then install your casing. Another way is to cut a tapered extension jamb strip but successfully making this cut on a tablesaw takes a bit of practice.
Red Hen
Of course. Extend the jamb, although in a tapered manner. Don't know why that didn't come to mind.
Thanks
Too late for you, maybe, but some people will rip the jamb where the stop would be, and splay it to fit, covering with the stop. If your stop is detachable, of course.
All the best...
To those who know - this may be obvious. To those who don't - I hope I've helped.