September 23, 2010
Its Easy To Save Money With The Use Of RTA Cabinets
When remodeling a kitchen, it is difficult to stay within budget but it is easy using RTA cabinets. Not only is it possible to stay within budget but actual savings can be found. The largest part of the budget for remodeling is the purchase, assembly and installation of the cabinets. The cost can be as much as 50 percent of the budget. Half of that cost is for installation.
The term RTA means ready to assemble. These cabinets are designed for the homeowner to do the assembly themselves. This is where a significant savings is found. With the purchase and assembly being done by the homeowner, they can still save in labor costs even if installation still has to be done by a professional.
To ensure that the customer is able to easily assemble each cabinet, simple to follow instructions are included. The cabinets are created with holes already drilled. All hardware, such as screws and hinges are included. To put all this together will require some time, effort and a screwdriver.
Going to the home store can sometimes be a frustrating experience. Looking for the same cabinets online is beyond convenient. Sit comfortably at home with no traffic, spend no money on gas, and avoid standing in line. A few clicks of the mouse and they will be delivered to the front door. Since they are packaged flat there is a savings on shipping as well.
These cabinets are made of only quality hard wood. Even the cabinet box and frame is made with solid plywood. Typically an inexpensive cabinet will have the box and or frame made from particle board. The particle board is a composite of wood chips, sawdust and shavings compressed together. As may be imagined this board easily flakes. Once a screw is in place if removed, it cannot be replaced in the same place. This will just damage it and make it unstable.
The quality of wood used for ready to assemble cabinets is the same as that of in store cabinets. Of course, the material the box and frame are made of may be different in store. The cost difference between the two is significant. This could be because a brick and mortar store has more overhead than an internet option.
By using RTA cabinets the savings can be several thousands of dollars. Even more may be saved if installation is do it yourself. It can be quite significant, as much as $15,000. This total amount of savings will depend on what kind of cabinets are requested. If the homeowner does not wish to assemble cabinets themselves, they will still save on the price of the cabinets.
Get amazing prices on discount kitchen cabinets by going online. There you will discover many wood cabinets that you can buy to place in your home. Head online today and find more.
Filed under Kitchen Cabinets by Erik Zubkov