What Are Rta Kitchen Cabinets?

RTA stands for Ready to Assemble. If you are the type of person who likes to do it yourself and enjoys taking on projects this would be perfect for you. If you have the knowledge and a few basic hand tools, these cabinets can be put together in as little as 5 to 10 minutes. For those who feel it would be too much work for them, RTA cabinets can also be assembled and installed by a contractor.

RTA cabinets are not only a time-saver, they are a thrifty option. They can also keep money in your pocket because often they will be priced less than regular kitchen cabinets. They can be found available in oak, walnut, cherry, and maple finishes depending on where you search for them.

When it comes to the cabinet frames, both regular kitchen cabinets and ready to assemble cabinets have solid wood frames, with the major difference being the sides and backs of the cabinet. Many brand name kitchen cabinets have fiberboard or particle board for the back and sides of the cabinets. RTA cabinets commonly use plywood sides and backs made of solid wood which makes for a stronger cabinet. They are also less likely to bubble and warp from water. Ready to assemble cabinets are also sturdier when mounted because of the solid wood and plywood construction.

Assembling of RTA cabinets is less stressful than traditional cabinets. Traditional cabinets are assembled with staples, wooden dowels, and glue. Ready to assemble cabinets have a few ways to put the cabinets together, but the most common option is with a cam lock system. The only tool you will need to put them together is a screwdriver. You can always put bead of yellow wood worker's glue between the boards before locking them into place with the cam lock. Modern glues are incredibly strong.

The styles and details in RTA cabinets are not as wide as traditional cabinets. The reason being is that it helps keep the cost low. To get an idea of how much you would save using RTA think of the common kitchen size of 10' x 10'. You can spend about $10,000 to $30,000 just on the cabinets. Ready to assemble cabinets can cost as little as $2,000 for the entire kitchen. That leaves a lot of money left over in the kitchen remodeling budget for upgrading appliances, light fixtures or a really nice solid surface or granite counter top.

Adding RTA cabinets in your kitchen will improve and update its style. They come in a variety of wood including oak, ginger maple, chestnut maple, honey maple, and marquis cinnamon. You can also find mullion doors to match. You may not even have to go to the hardware store to purchase them since RTA cabinets can be ordered over the internet and shipped in a short amount of time.

If you are on a budget and want to change your kitchen's appearance you do not have to go into debt. RTA cabinets are an amazing option. Not only are they affordable, they are easy to assemble so just about anyone can put them together over a weekend. They are worth looking into when you make your kitchen project plans.