RTA cabinets vs. pre-assembled cabinets

Buying RTA cabinets for a kitchen remodel is a great way to save a chunk of money on the project. Not too long ago, choosing ready to assemble over pre-assembled cabinets, however, meant that you had to settle for an inferior product. Fortunately, this is no longer the case, with top notch companies, such as Domain Cabinets, entering the expanding RTA market. You can now expect numerous similarities between RTA and pre-assembled products with regard to the quality of materials and workmanship.

When weighing pros and cons between the two, consider the cost difference as well as availability. Are you working under a tight timeline? RTA cabinets, particularly of the stock variety, can be shipped out much more quickly that those that have to undergo assembly at the facility first.

Benefits of RTA also include the amount of control you have over the what you buy. With DC, for example, your order is itemized to include only what you need, so there is no waste. One of the negatives is that you will need to assemble the cabinets. Although they come with simple to follow instructions, some people prefer to pay for assembly rather than having to put in the time themselves.

Better quality & less expensive?

With the explosion in popularity of RTA cabinets in today’s hot remodeling market, it’s possible to find almost anything you’re looking for in a ready to assemble package, including 100’s of door styles, finishes, wood varieties, and types of hardware. RTA cabinets are less expensive for two reasons. One because you don’t pay for assembly at the factory, and two because shipping is cheaper. RTA cabinets come in flat, easy-to-ship packages and the transport costs are much cheaper than the fully assembled variety.

One of the downsides in the past was that RTA cabinets had a reputation for being made fairly cheaply. Therefore, if you wanted longer lasting cabinets, you were forced to choose the pre-assemble kind. The same was true for those seeking custom cabinetry, which was not available through RTA companies. That has all changed. Not only has the quality of RTA cabinets improved greatly in the past decade, but companies such as Domain Cabinets in Southern California, now offer a huge selection of completely custom-made cabinetry.

Yes, even you can install RTA cabinets

Are you sold on all the benefits of RTA cabinets, but afraid that you won’t be able to handle the installation? Don’t worry, they are made specifically to be installed by homeowners, not expert craftsmen. Most require nothing more than a screwdriver and some elbow grease. And with the cost savings you’ll achieve, you can actually have beautiful new kitchen cabinets, like the ones you’ve seen on the remodeling shows or in magazines.

Browse the wide variety of choices on the Domain Cabinets site and start your RTA cabinet project today!