interior door install ?

bboy · 01-15-2007, 10:57 AM

I have two interior prehung doors to install. The wall is not perfectly plumb (about 1/4" out). What is the best way to install. If I want the door casing to work out I need to hold flush with wall. If I want door plumb, it will be 1/4" out at either top or bottom. I was thinking on holding top flush, then adjusting at bottom, this way casing at top will work out nice. Any suggestions?

thks!!

Brik · 01-17-2007, 09:23 PM

Install so the DOOR is plumb. Use a plane to shave off the jamb where its proud of the wall. Use a utility knife or rasp to shave back the drywall where its proud of the jamb. Also remember this quote from a carpenter friend "A little caulk and a little paint makes a carpenter what he ain't"!!!

01-15-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
bboy Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	interior door install ? I have two interior prehung doors to install. The wall is not perfectly plumb (about 1/4" out). What is the best way to install. If I want the door casing to work out I need to hold flush with wall. If I want door plumb, it will be 1/4" out at either top or bottom. I was thinking on holding top flush, then adjusting at bottom, this way casing at top will work out nice. Any suggestions? thks!!

01-17-2007, 09:23 PM	#2
Brik Handyguy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 803	interior door install ? Install so the DOOR is plumb. Use a plane to shave off the jamb where its proud of the wall. Use a utility knife or rasp to shave back the drywall where its proud of the jamb. Also remember this quote from a carpenter friend "A little caulk and a little paint makes a carpenter what he ain't"!!!

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