5 Reasons to Choose RTA Cabinets for Your Kitchen
RTA, or ready to assemble, cabinets are all the rage at the moment, and it makes sense. They have a plethora of benefits. They are kitchen cabinets that are shipped to you without being assembled. Because they aren’t assembled before shipping, making the whole process easier. From their affordability to their easy installation, these are the top six reasons why many people choose RTA cabinets.
Affordability
The top-selling point for RTA cabinets is that you get the same quality cabinet at a much more affordable price. The materials for quality cabinets aren’t cheap, but a large portion of the cost comes from assembling the cabinets. Removing that cost can give you more wiggle room in your budget.
At Great Buy Cabinets, you can save $300 when you choose the same kitchen cabinet, color, material, and everything, but order it as RTA cabinets instead of assembled. Our Midtown Gray RTA cabinets are the same as our Midtown Gray assembled cabinets, only they cost $300 less. Yes, additional work is involved as you have to build the cabinets once they arrive before installing them. Some people may rather pay the extra costs to have them shipped assembled. However, assembly time isn’t as much of a hassle as you might think.
You can assemble a wall RTA cabinets in as little as seven to ten minutes, while base cabinets take ten to fifteen minutes. These time frames only account for basic cabinets, though. It could take longer to assemble if you have custom features such as a lazy susan. If saving $300 of your budget is worth a few minutes of work, getting RTA cabinets might be better.
Easy to Install
Not only are RTA cabinets more affordable, but they are a breeze to install. The term “ready to assemble” means to assemble with no difficult or complex construction.
From assembly to installation, you can expect an easy process. All cabinets include simple step-by-step instructions from pulling the pieces out of the box to the final installation. The only tools you’ll need are a drill, rubber mallet, and wood glue. These tools are vital to creating a secure, strong cabinet, so make sure you have all the tools before you begin.
If you are more of a visual learner or would feel more comfortable watching someone else assemble the cabinets first, we have assembly videos on our website. For each RTA cabinet, we have assembly videos for the wall cabinets, base cabinets, and cabinet drawers so you can see what the cabinet looks like at every step.
We design our RTA cabinets so that anyone can put them together, not just professional cabinet makers. If you enjoy a small DIY project or just want to have more of a hand in your kitchen redesign, you should consider RTA cabinets.
High Quality
One of the best things about ordering RTA cabinets is that you get a reduced price and easy self-installation, all without losing quality in your cabinets. It’s a win-win-win situation. There is no difference in the actual material we use in our assembled vs. RTA cabinets. Your RTA cabinets will be high enough quality that people will think they are custom cabinets.
Our K-Cherry Glaze RTA cabinets and the assembled cabinets version are made of solid birch with plywood shelves, including soft-close, adjustable hidden hinges. Once installed, they are the same cabinets. The difference is $300 in cost and spending a few minutes putting together the RTA cabinets.
Wide Range of Colors and Designs
RTA cabinets also come in just as wide a range of colors and designs as assembled cabinets. Just because you want to save money on your kitchen remodel budget doesn’t mean you should have limited options for colors, styles, and wood types.
Your color choices are not limited by having RTA cabinets. Here at Great Buy Cabinets, you have no shortage of options, from Torrance White to Aria Blue to Hickory Shaker and Townsquare Gray. This wide selection of colors will help you find the right one for your kitchen aesthetic.
Whatever cabinet style works best for your kitchen, you can find it as an RTA cabinet. We offer shaker cabinets, raised center panel doors, and raised square center panels.
We offer various wood types in our RTA cabinet selection, including plywood boxes, solid hardwood, birch, and maple.
Whether you need a white shaker cabinet for a modern kitchen design or a Mocha Dark Glaze for a more classic kitchen cabinet look, we can help you.
Easier to Ship
On top of everything else, it’s also easier to ship RTA cabinets than assembled cabinets. It makes sense; shipping flat components should be easier than a fully assembled cabinet. RTA cabinets are shipped in flat boxes, so they take up less space and fit easier while being transported.
A fully assembled cabinet will take up much more space during transportation, be less flexible in loading it, and be more awkward to move. You might need a team of people to carry an assembled kitchen cabinet, while flat RTA cabinet boxes can be easily grabbed, loaded, and unloaded. Because the pieces are easier to ship, it is easier to fit them into transports and get them to you sooner. An assembled cabinet might have to wait longer to be shipped while waiting for a truck with enough space to ship it.
RTA cabinets are also much less likely to be damaged during transportation. Flat boxes are less likely to move around during transport and come out with scratches, or worse, than a fully assembled cabinet.
Why You Should Choose Great Buy Cabinets
RTA cabinets are the best choice for anyone who wants a little more of a DIY project or wants to cut costs for their kitchen effectively. They are more affordable, easy to install, and less likely to arrive damaged on your doorstep without sacrificing quality or options.
Great Buy Cabinets has a wide selection of RTA cabinets that gives you the best quality at a more affordable rate. Start your kitchen cabinet project today!
