Ready to assemble cabinets, sometimes referred to as RTA cabinets, are an option for cabinetry that many homeowners consider. There are many reasons why individuals and families may consider purchasing ready-to-assemble cabinets. However there are also several cons that are important to consider before buying ready to assemble cabinets. Continue reading to learn what you need to know about ready-to-assemble-cabinets. 

We at Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry are experts in the cabinetry industry and offer our customers with all sorts of options when it comes to getting cabinets installed in their homes. If you are interested in getting custom cabinets for your home, consider reaching out to us for a consultation. We are also happy to help answer any questions you may have about ready to assemble cabinets.

Benefits Of Ready-To-Assemble Cabinets

There are several benefits of ready-to-assemble cabinets. Firstly, they are inexpensive. If you are trying to remodel your home and are trying to save money, buying ready-to-assemble cabinets may be a good choice. Doing any of your own labor for remodeling can decrease costs. Ready-to-assemble cabinets require you to do your own labor and installation, which can save you a lot of money.

Another advantage of ready to assemble cabinets is that they come in many different colors and builds and prices. You can choose for yourself how much they will cost and have several options to choose from. Ready-to-assemble cabinets are also more readily available than other cabinet options. Ready-to-assemble cabinets often have a much shorter waiting time for deliveries than other cabinet installations. There are also lots of great instructions for putting together ready to-assemble cabinets that are available, making them easy to assemble.

Disadvantages of Ready-To-Assemble Cabinets

While there are many benefits of ready to assemble cabinets, there may be just as many disadvantages. The first drawback is that while ready to assemble cabinets may be less costly than other options up front, there may be expenses associated with them that may appear unexpectedly. For example, if you accidentally installed the ready to assemble cabinets incorrectly, then that would be costly to get reinstalled. 

Another con is that you have to install the ready-to-assemble cabinets on your own. This can be a big convenience, especially if you are busy like most people. Most individuals have family, work, and all sorts of other responsibilities to take care of. The addition of a huge renovation project that you have to handle all on your own can be overwhelming. Assembling your own ready-to-assemble cabinets can certainly be stressful. It is also a big time commitment to assemble these cabinets.  If you have the experts handle installation, you are much more likely to get your cabinets correctly installed and installed quickly.

The last disadvantage of getting ready-to-assemble cabinets is that you really have no guarantee that the cabinets will be what you want or look nice in your kitchen or bathroom. Your ready-to-assemble cabinets may or may not come in looking the way that you want them to and could have defects or damage from shipping. Make sure you choose the right cabinet manufacturer if you are getting ready-to-assemble cabinets.

Choose Custom Cabinets Over RTA Cabinets

We at Rasmussen Custom Cabinets offer all sorts of wonderful custom cabinet options. While RTA cabinets have their benefits, we are partial to custom cabinets. Custom cabinets are better quality, last a long time, are made to your specifications, and are handled by professionals which ensures that they are not damaged and are installed correctly. Our contractors will efficiently and professionally help you get the best cabinets for your home. For more information about our services, feel free to reach out to us today.