What Makes RTA Cabinets Cost-Effective?

There are many parts to remodeling a house, and the kitchen is one of the most important rooms. Buying sinks, countertops, tiles, and cabinets to redo the kitchen. The cabinets in your kitchen are an essential part of the room, so that you can choose a good set. You should choose a cabinet set that looks good and is also of good quality. 

Instead of particleboard or multi-density fiberboard, the best quality cabinets are plywood. This strong, multi-layered grain wood doesn’t absorb water. The durability of suitable quality cabinets is increased by having a full back. RTA cabinets are handy when buying a good quality custom cabinet is prohibitively expensive.

What Is An RTA Cabinet?

RTA cabinets are just cabinets that are ready to be put together. This means that RTA kitchen cabinets won’t be ready to assemble when they arrive at your door. They are typically purchased from online stores that also sell custom cabinetry. 

RTA cabinets are packaged in flat boxes with pieces inside. The owner will then assemble and install these pieces. You only need a few skills or tools to build them. You should only need a few screws and wood glue. The manufacturers also include a guide on how to put the pieces together. 

When you order RTA cabinets, you order different pieces that fit together to make a whole cabinet. Depending on the layout of your kitchen, you can choose from several different styles and finishes. 

You can even order pieces from different styles to make your design unique. Or, even better, if you don’t like a manufacturer’s choices, you can order a few more parts from a different store. This is an excellent way to make a unique kitchen cabinet. 

Types Of RTA Kitchen Cabinets

Before discussing how RTA cabinets can help you save money on your remodeling project, we’ll briefly discuss the different RTA cabinet types.

In this article, we will talk about three different types of RTA cabinets. The main difference between these types is how the cabinet door is attached to the cabinet frame. They can also be installed in different ways to show different design styles. 

There are three types of RTA cabinets:

Partial Overlay

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Most cabinets on the market are partial overlay types. It’s also called the standard overlay because it’s been the most common kind of overlay for a long time.  In the partial overlay, the cabinet door will only cover a small part of the face frame. This will leave a large part of the frame of the cabinet visible. 

This type of cabinet is usually less expensive than others because it uses less material and only requires a little skill.

Full Overlay

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When a cabinet is a full overlay, the door almost completely covers the cabinet’s face frame. This is more modern than the partial overlay. Two doors can face each other in full overlay cabinets without a vertical wood frame in the middle. This makes more storage space suitable for putting away bigger things. 

Full overlay cabinets cost more than partial ones because they take more materials. 

Inset

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The most expensive type of cabinet is the inset style. Here, the door of the cabinet fits right into the frame of the cabinet and is attached to it. 

It takes a lot of skill and craftsmanship to make the perfect inset cabinets, which drives up the cost of this cabinet. However, it looks great when done and is a good choice for remodeling your kitchen. 

Why RTA Cabinets Are Cost Effective

RTA cabinets can cut the price of a cabinet by up to half. This is done without lowering the quality of the cabinets to be purchased. Purchase of an RTA cabinet set results in a price reduction because:

Less Amount Of Money Is Paid To The Manufacturers

RTA cabinet manufacturers have lower labor costs because they don’t have to assemble the set in advance. This would directly result in a cost reduction for all overhead expenses. All you’re paying for now are the cabinet parts being sent to you and the work that goes into making cabinet parts out of small pieces of wood.

Less Shipping Fees

These RTA cabinets are shipped to their new owners in flat boxes. This means they take up less space and will cost less to ship. They take up less space than custom cabinets of the same size, which saves a lot of money.

If You Can Assembly The Pieces Yourself, You Also Save Up On That

The only thing left to do is assemble the pieces into a cabinet after they have been delivered to your doorstep. Manufacturers usually include a user’s manual that tells how to put the pieces in the package together. One should be relatively inexpensive to assemble.

A YouTube video shows you how to build a ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinet. If you can assemble your cabinet without the help of a craftsman, you can save money on the cost. 

You Also Save Up On Time

Usually, shipping RTA cabinets takes less than sending pre-assembled kitchen cabinets, especially if the pieces you order are already in stock. This is because the store probably already has the pieces. It takes less time to ship your cabinet because they don’t have to spend extra time making changes and assembling it. 

However, shipping times will differ for each package, depending on its specifics and the logistics company.

Conclusion 

Cabinetry is an essential component in every kitchen. Not only should it have a nice appearance, but its overall quality should also be very high. Ready-to-assemble cabinets, also known as RTA cabinets, are a cost-effective method of acquiring cabinets of a high standard. RTA cabinets are sold in separate components and delivered in boxed forms. 

Cabinets can be purchased quickly and money efficiently using this method. You end up paying less to the manufacturers for the cost of their labor, and you also end up paying less for shipping. In addition, RTA cabinets allow you to create one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture that are not difficult to put together.

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