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Default Taper Between Door Jamb and Wall

On Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:31:21 -0600, Oren wrote
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On Wed, 5 Mar 2014 18:06:30 -0600, James wrote:

Hi,

I installed a prehung door in my bathroom. It is square and plumb. After
installing the casing I noticed that the space between the lock side casing
tapers from about 7-1/4" at the top to 6-3/4" at the bottom in the space
between the edge of the casing and the casing on a bifold door on an
adjoining wall. It is very noticeable and I'm wondering what I can do to
make it less visible.

Here are a couple of photos
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladedah...7641929664704/

Any advice appreciated!

James


If you mean the door showing with the door knob, in the background of
the photo, I guessing the door jamb was not shimmed out enough.

Stick a long level on the knob side, jamb inside, and check for
vertical. A closer photo would help, so post some close-ups so we can
see.


Sorry I should have been clearer: it is the area painted green. The door you
are referring to is to my garage is beyond the door in question. I probably
should have shut the bathroom door so you couldn't see it..