What Are RTA Cabinets and Why Are They Growing in Popularity?
RTA (Ready-to-Assemble) cabinets are precisely what they sound like—fully manufactured cabinets that ship flat-packed and require assembly on-site. This approach allows for efficient shipping, cost savings, and increased flexibility for builders, designers, and architects.
Unlike mass-market RTA cabinets often found in big-box stores, CabParts RTA cabinets are built with high-quality materials and fully customizable to meet professional-grade standards.
More builders and designers are turning to RTA cabinets to streamline their projects, reduce overhead, and maintain quality without compromise. Here’s why.
The Key Benefits of RTA Cabinets for Builders and Designers
1. Significant Cost Savings Without Compromising Quality
Many professionals choose RTA cabinets for their cost-effectiveness, but the concern has always been quality.
- Many mass-market RTA cabinets often sacrifice durability, using thin particle board and knock-off hardware.
- CabParts RTA cabinets are different—we use full ¾-inch sides, durable backs, and premium hardware to ensure long-term performance.
- Builders and designers get high-end cabinetry at a lower price by eliminating oversized shipping costs.
“Many RTA cabinets you can find are less expensive, and that’s one of the main selling points of RTA cabinets in general. But at CabParts, our focus is on quality and durability—not just price. Unlike many mass-produced RTA cabinets, ours are built with full ¾-inch materials, high-quality hardware, and precision machining for long-term reliability.” — Bob Love, CabParts
2. Space-Saving, Flat-Pack Shipping for Maximum Efficiency
Builders and remodelers often struggle with moving large, pre-assembled cabinets into tight spaces- upstairs or elevators, down narrow hallways, around corners and the like.
With CabParts flat-pack RTA cabinets:
- More units fit into each shipment, reducing freight costs.
- Easy transport to high-rise apartments, compact job sites, and multi-unit developments.
- Less storage space required on-site, allowing for better workflow.
For example, luxury builders in New York City have found that flat-packed RTA cabinets make deliveries to high-rise apartments significantly easier by utilizing freight elevators more efficiently.
3. Customization Without Limitation
Unlike many RTA cabinet suppliers that offer only standard modular sizes, CabParts allows full customization without industry-standard 3-inch size restrictions.
Builders and designers can choose:
✔ Any size specification that fits their project.
✔ A wide range of materials and finishes beyond standard RTA options.
✔ Only the components they need—order just the cabinet boxes or include doors, drawer fronts, and hardware.
This flexibility makes CabParts RTA cabinets ideal for high-end custom projects where standard sizes and limited options are not acceptable.
4. Faster Project Completion & Less Skilled Labor Required
RTA cabinets streamline workflow by allowing teams to focus on design and installation rather than fabrication.
- Unskilled laborers can handle cabinet delivery and assembly, leaving skilled carpenters and finishers free to work on high-value tasks.
- Reduces production bottlenecks in custom cabinetry shops, allowing them to take on more projects without expanding labor or workspace.
- Eliminates manufacturing delays—cabinets arrive ready to assemble and install.
5. Sustainability & Waste Reduction
Flat-pack RTA cabinets use less packaging, reduce material waste, and optimize transport efficiency.
- Lower carbon footprint due to compact shipping.
- Less raw material waste compared to traditional pre-assembled cabinet manufacturing.
- CabParts’ precision cutting process ensures high yield from materials, making RTA a greener option.
Addressing Common Concerns About RTA Cabinets
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"Aren’t RTA Cabinets Low Quality?"
This is true for many cheap, mass-produced RTA cabinets—but CabParts RTA cabinets are different.
✔ Built with professional-grade materials, including full ¾-inch panels.
✔ No particle board or weak joinery.
✔ Precision-cut for a seamless, high-end look and feel.
“I like to say that our cabinets are built so well that you can park a car on top of them once they are assembled. That’s the difference between CabParts RTA cabinets and many mass-produced options you’ll find elsewhere.” — Bob Love, CabParts
"Will I Lose Design Flexibility?"
Most RTA cabinets come in pre-set modular sizes. With CabParts RTA, you are not limited by these constraints.
✔ Order exactly what you need—no three-inch size restrictions.
✔ Choose from a variety of materials, finishes, and configurations.
✔ Match our cabinet boxes with custom drawer fronts, doors, and trim.
The Flat-Pack Shipping Advantage
Many assume freight costs are a disadvantage—but flat-pack shipping direct from the manufacture is the ultimate cost advantage.
✔ More cabinets fit per shipment, reducing freight costs.
✔ Easier to transport into difficult job sites.
✔ Optional pick-up at CabParts eliminates shipping costs altogether.
See why CabParts Cabinets Ship for less.
Why Builders and Designers Choose CabParts for RTA Cabinets
1. Complete Flexibility
Unlike most off-the-shelf RTA cabinets, CabParts allows full customization in size, material, and configuration.
2. Professional-Grade Durability
CabParts RTA cabinets are engineered for longevity, using high-quality materials that match the durability of fully custom cabinetry.
3. Streamlined Online Ordering
With CabParts Online, ordering RTA cabinets is seamless. Customize, place an order, and get cabinets shipped fast.
4. Trusted by Professionals Nationwide
CabParts serves builders, designers, and architects who demand high quality, reliability, and efficiency.
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