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real_b_man t1_j52ribk wrote

Your strike plate is too far forward. Move it back a quarter inch, you may need to drill/chisel into the jamb to allow for the bolt to seat into the strike plate hole properly

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Marvin6972 t1_j52veqz wrote

Your jamb isn't plumb. This is true especially if the bottom is flush and all hinges are recessed the same.

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69Dankdaddy69 t1_j52y56s wrote

If you have a long straight edge, check to see if the new door is warped. It might just be bent.

Also check the usual culprits; where you mounted the hinges, knob, and reciever. Also check for any obstructions that are causing it to veer outward.

Its not a big deal though. Once youve put trim around the frame youll barely notice it anyways.

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caskey t1_j532asp wrote

Such is why trim exists. I framed a new partition wall, perfectly level and plumb down to 1/32nd of an inch and the door still wasn't fitting perfectly. I spent so much time trying to ensure that wouldn't happen and it still did.

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Either-Ant-4653 t1_j53qud7 wrote

When you install a pre-hung door, you move the jamb in and out to meet the door when closed. Cut the nails behind the jamb at the top and on the strike side, close the door and move the jamb to the door. Make note of where the jamb is in relation to the rough opening, check the reveal, shim tight at the end of the top jamb and use one nail in the strike side jamb near the top. Close the door and check. The one nail will bend if you need to adjust. Put in a second nail and check again and so on. Don't skimp on the shims.

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Tennonboy t1_j54clw8 wrote

Either the door is twisted or the frame is not plumb. Easiest solution is to unscrew bottom hinge from the door frame and pull it out slightly and refix with 1 screw and try the fit. The other option on the closing side of the door run a scribe line down the frame and plane off with a rebate plane. Last couple of inches will need to be taken off with a chisel

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