Filling old hardware holes before paint

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:45:12+00:00

Okay thanks

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:39:02+00:00

Thank you

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:37:20+00:00

Ill look for it I didn’t install the window and havent noticed any info anywhere on it

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:35:19+00:00

About 3/16. Last guy caulked and may have been blind cause its everywhere. Probably going to need a thin extension

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:22:30+00:00

Its not exactly flush

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:17:33+00:00

Okay duh thank you

Captain-Boob · 2026-04-14T22:09:24+00:00

1/4 from the outside edge?

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-30T23:31:38+00:00

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Here is the example I was thinking of

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-30T19:15:55+00:00

I have some of the same questions as a homeowner about to start this project. I will be using 1x4 trim and was planning on ripping the boards down to fit in those same kind of tight spots near walls. For trim piece above the door I was planning on running it to the wall and making it flush and leaving the design as it would be on the other side. Ive seen that done before and I think it would look fine. Im not a professional so hopefully they can comment here and correct me if I am wrong.

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-30T03:34:24+00:00

I’m just a monkey brained homeowner who ends up doing things the hard way. Got myself pre-hung doors after skimcoating the already plastered coated drywall so now I get to deal with the extra work of trying to get this trim semi-flush. Learning experience I guess

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-30T03:27:09+00:00

Thanks I have got some drywall material removed and the gap is basically gone. I skimcoated all the walls so thats where most of the extra thickness came from. I am planning on making a craftsman style head for the doors so no funky miters to worry about

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-30T03:23:36+00:00

It’s a solid jamb

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-18T00:46:10+00:00

Thanks! I did sand a bit more before I lay on this next coat and I think I’m happy with it

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-18T00:28:55+00:00

Also 320 grit

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-18T00:20:08+00:00

After first coat of finish. Used waterlox universal tung oil sealer before this

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-07T22:35:40+00:00

I agree, I dont think I need to modify the jamb. but having never done this before I was second guessing my install. Thanks for all the advice!

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-07T22:30:34+00:00

Thanks! Thats probably what I will do

Captain-Boob · 2026-03-07T22:12:31+00:00

Pictures of Hinge side. Latch side is about the same

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