Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are essential components of the two most-used rooms in your house. Cabinets are major décor and design features for those important rooms and they need to be as sturdy as they are attractive.
The installation of cabinetry was once a complicated task that typically required the services of a professional. Manufacturers now make it easier than ever by offering ready to assemble cabinets that can be put together without the cost and hassle of hiring a professional contractor. Ready to assemble, or RTA cabinets, are relatively easy to install with the proper measurements and equipment.
What Are RTA Cabinets?
Pre-assembled bathroom and kitchen cabinetry is far more expensive than RTA cabinets and are delivered in large, heavy shipping boxes. Ready to assemble cabinets are shipped in more easily manageable containers and come with easy-to-follow, detailed assembly and installation instructions.
Kitchen and bathroom RTA cabinets can be purchased from cabinet wholesalers. Ready to assemble bathroom and kitchen cabinetry can be installed by one person, though an extra pair of hands will help make the process go smoother and quicker.
All of the cabinets and hardware are supplied by wholesale cabinetry manufacturers when your RTA kitchen cabinets arrive. Additional tools and equipment you will need to assemble and install your new kitchen or bathroom cabinets include:
- Rubber mallet
- Wood glue
- Screwdriver
- Safety glasses, gloves
How to Install RTA Cabinets
After you have made the proper measurements and the ready to assemble cabinets are ordered, it is time to get to work. Take your time and double-check your work as you go to avoid problems in the future.
Assembly, Installation Preparation
Before you open up the first box, you will want to clean the area where your new RTA cabinets will be installed. The space should be completely dried off and cleared of dirt and debris.
All of the cabinets and hardware are supplied by wholesale cabinetry manufacturers when your RTA kitchen cabinets arrive. Additional tools and equipment you will need to assemble and install your new kitchen or bathroom cabinets include:
- Clamps
- Drill
- Level
- Rubber mallet
- Safety glasses, gloves
- Screwdriver
- Wood glue
Assembling the Wooden Cabinetry
Lay down plastic or paper to avoid scratching surfaces during assembly. Empty all boxes and take inventory to make sure all needed parts and pieces are included. Your kitchen or bathroom RTA cabinets will come with detailed assembly and installation instructions. You will likely need to apply wood glue to certain areas and fasten cabinet parts together.
Most cabinet wholesalers will also include an instruction packet complete with helpful photos or drawings that makes it easy to stay on track through each assembly step. The internet is full of instructional videos for RTA cabinet assembly if you run into any troubles along the way.
RTA Cabinet Installation
While you may be able to assemble the cabinets on your own, you will need help installing them. The cabinets will need to be held in place as they are screwed or nailed into place.
Begin the bathroom or kitchen cabinet installation process by starting with the highest one in the upper corner of the space. Mark the spots on the wall where the studs are located before drilling. Shims can be used to make necessary adjustments to ensure the cabinets are installed in the proper place.
Adjacent cabinets should first be screwed in loosely and clamped with existing ones. This process should continue until all cabinets are in place. Screws are not to be tightened until after using a level to evenly space out the cabinets.
Install Trims, Finishes
When the cabinets are fully installed, you can add the trim and other finishes like doors, toe-kick boards, drawers, moldings, and decorative trimming. The cabinet wholesale delivery should include sufficient material to fill in space between cabinets and under the toe-kick space. You may need to cut down filler materials to fit before screwing them in from inside the cabinet.
Contact National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Today
National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Inc. is a leading cabinet wholesale manufacturer of premium quality kitchen and bathroom RTA cabinets. Because our products come from our factory, we eliminate the middleman and offer the industry’s best prices. For complete information on our line of ready to assemble cabinets, contact National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry today.
