Replaced paneling with drywall now door jams are short
#1
01-22-22, 01:34 PM
Replaced paneling with drywall now door jams are short
I replaced the paneling with 1/2" drywall and now there is a 1/4" recess on the door jams. How can I make this work. Do I cut straps of paneling to fill the gap between the casing and the door jam? I do not want to replace all the door jams.
#2
01-22-22, 01:46 PM
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You just need to add a jamb extension. They make a screen moulding that you can get at any box store that is about 3/16" x 3/4" that might work well. You typically don't want to line it up with the exact inside edge of the jamb, it's usually best to step it back 1/8" or 3/16". Then when the casing goes on, it's stepped back another 1/8" or 3/16".
If its more like 5/16" you might want to make your own by ripping some wood on a table saw to the right thickness.
If its more like 5/16" you might want to make your own by ripping some wood on a table saw to the right thickness.
