I ran into a problem where my framer messed up the door alignment by about an inch. I'm pretty far along in the project and just noticed this. My tile guy suggested that I leave the tile straight and let the door cover the transition, saying that it won't be super noticeable. I'm leaning towards that idea but I'm wondering if there's a better way to fix this situation or if it's really not that big of a deal after all. Here's a link to the photo for reference: https://imgur.com/a/KH263sd
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Honestly, I'd just keep things as they are. You might consider snapping a line and recutting either the tile or the door frame for a cleaner finish. If the tile doesn’t match up properly, it can look off, and it might bug you later. Making both floors even, or cutting flush with the framing, would help it look cleaner overall.
If the tile’s not set yet, I’d suggest pulling it and recutting it to align with the door. While the door being slightly askew might go unnoticed, an uneven tile ending can catch eyes fast. Ensuring everything flows together could save you some potential headaches!
If you decide to use a quarter circle trim piece, I’d recommend shimming the door jamb to match the angle of the tile when you install the door. This way, the door can sit parallel to the edge, even if it’s not perfectly aligned with the wall—this could be less noticeable. But if you're thinking of going with a proper sill over the transition, just slap it on there, and no one will have to know about the mishap!