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Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet vs Highland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet

These are different cabinet types, so the choice depends on where it goes. The Base Cabinet is a 34.5-inch-tall floor unit with three solid wood drawers and a plywood box, meant for under-sink or counter storage. The Highland is a 42-inch-tall wall cabinet with soft-close concealed hinges, three adjustable shelves and a natural UV-coated interior, but it ships ready-to-assemble. For a floor run, buy the Base Cabinet; for upper storage, buy the Highland.

  • Choose the Base Cabinet in Unfinished Oak if you need a floor-level unit with drawers and a solid oak face for a sink or counter run.
  • Choose the SU-W3642 Highland if you need tall upper storage with adjustable shelves and soft-close doors.

Prices

  • Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet: $62.17 at Northside Material Brokers (last seen Nov 10)
  • Highland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet: $420.62 at RTA Wood Cabinets (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet is $358.45 cheaper than the Highland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet at the latest prices (Nov 10)
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Base Cabinet in Unfinished Oak

Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet

Base Cabinet in Unfinished Oak

4.2(5 ratings)
$62.17at Northside Material BrokersChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Ships fully assembled
  • Solid oak face and plywood box with no particle board
  • Three solid wood drawers with epoxy-coated glides
  • Full 24-inch depth fits sinks and countertops
Cons
  • Unfinished, so it needs staining or painting
  • No soft-close hinges listed
  • No toe kick
  • Owner reports of cabinets arriving damaged
Highland
SU-W3642 Highland Unfinished RTA 36x42 Wall Cabinet

Highland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet

SU-W3642 Highland Unfinished RTA 36x42 Wall Cabinet

$420.62at RTA Wood CabinetsChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Soft-close, 6-way adjustable concealed hinges
  • Three adjustable shelves for flexible storage
  • UV-coated interior is wipeable
  • 42-inch height adds upper storage
Cons
  • Ships ready-to-assemble; you build it
  • Only 12 inches deep
  • White painted exterior under an unfinished label
  • No drawers

What separates them

Unfinished Oak Sink Base CabinetHighland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet
Cabinet typeBase cabinet, 34.5 in tall, sits on the floorWall cabinet, 42 in tall, mounts on the wall
AssemblyShips assembledReady-to-assemble; you build the box
Storage layoutThree solid wood drawers, no doors or shelvesDouble doors with three adjustable shelves
HingesConcealed hinges, no soft-close listedConcealed 6-way adjustable soft-close hinges
Box materialPlywood box, no particle board1/2 in solid plywood box
Face and door materialSolid oak face, unfinished3/4 in solid wood Shaker doors, white painted exterior
Interior finishUnfinishedNatural UV-coated interior
Depth24 in deep12 in deep

Price history

  • Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet: lowest $164.00 on Nov 1.

Prices at every store

Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet

  • Northside Material BrokersNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $62.17Checked Nov 10
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  • NorthsideMaterialBrokersNew

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    $62.17Checked Nov 8
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Highland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet

  • RTA Wood CabinetsNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $420.62Checked Nov 10
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Specs compared

SpecUnfinished Oak Sink Base CabinetHighland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet
Depth23.75 in12”
Height35 in42”
Width36 in36”
Assembled Width18.0—
Assembled Height34.5—
Assembled Depth24.0—
Assembled Weight74.1—
Number of Drawers3—
Number of Doors0—
Number of Shelves0—
MaterialOak—
Door StyleNo Cabinet Door—
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SpecUnfinished Oak Sink Base CabinetHighland 36x42 Unfinished RTA Wall Cabinet
StyleRecessed Panel—
Front Panel FinishSatin—
Packaged Weight77—
Product TypeSink Base Cabinet—
Mounting TypeBase—
Assembly RequiredNo—
Primary MaterialOak—
Wood TypeOak—
FinishUnfinished—
Frame Material

What reviewers say

Unfinished Oak Sink Base Cabinet

Buyers describe the cabinet as a solid product they would buy again. Some received damaged units, and one had to repair and brace the cabinet himself.

What people mention
  • Build qualityPraisedBuyers call it a great product and say they would buy again.
  • Front panelCriticisedOne cabinet front hung off one side and had to be braced by the buyer.
  • Condition on arrivalCriticisedBuyers report cabinets arriving damaged, including a replacement that was worse than the first.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a kitchen sink?
The Base Cabinet. It is 24 inches deep and 34.5 inches tall, the size a sink base needs. The Highland is a 12-inch-deep wall cabinet and cannot hold a sink.
Which is better for upper storage?
The Highland. At 36 by 42 inches with three adjustable shelves it gives tall wall storage. The Base Cabinet has drawers and no shelves.
Which is easier to install?
The Base Cabinet, because it ships assembled. The Highland is ready-to-assemble, so you join the box, then hang it on the wall.
Which has better hinges?
The Highland. Its concealed hinges are 6-way adjustable and soft-close. The Base Cabinet lists concealed hinges without soft-close.
Which lasts longer?
Both use plywood boxes and solid wood fronts. The Highland's UV-coated interior resists moisture better; the Base Cabinet's oak face takes stain and paint well.
Can I use them together?
Yes. They are both unfinished lines, so you can finish them to match: the Base Cabinet below and the Highland above on the same wall.

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Buying guides that pick them

  • Best unfinished wood kitchen cabinets
Solid wood
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Door MechanismDouble doors—
Door Glass PanelNo—
Room TypeKitchen—
Storage PurposeUnder-sink storage for dish soap and cleaning p…—
Design StyleTransitional—
Bevel TypeSquare—
Toe Kick StyleNo toe kick—
Configuration LayoutSink—
Structural ReinforcementYes (Solid wood face frame)—
color patternBeige, Brown—
furniture fixture materialOak wood, Plywood, Wood—
Wood Species—Solid Birch / Maple
Overlay—Full
Hinge—Concealed 6-Way Adjustable Soft-Close
Interior Finish—Natural UV-Coated
Exterior Finish—White Painted
Box Material—½” Solid Plywood
Door Material—¾” Solid Wood Shaker Style