Look at ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets as a type of IKEA product. Like IKEA, all RTA cabinets are delivered by freight (not UPS or FedEx) to your house disassembled and flat-packed. It's your job to assemble the cabinets with the included "cam lock" system, along with a set of basic hand and power tools. No carpentry involved.
RTA Pros and Cons
Yes, RTA cabinets are cheaper than designer- or store-bought cabinets. Remember, though, they you'll need to pay for delivery, whether you are directly assessed the fees or they are woven into the company's "free delivery" offer. Many companies claim "No Sales Tax," which is fine--except you are still legally obligated to pay those taxes directly to your tax authority. But that's your decision.Factory-Assembled RTA
If you can't stand the idea of assembling cabinets before you've even begun remodeling your kitchen, there is an offshoot called factory-assembled RTA, though its very name sounds contradictory. Basically, the RTA company builds the cabinets at their factory and ships them to you fully assembled. It's just another way of blurring the line between RTA and "real" cabinets, begging the question: Which is which? More »
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