- Is an unfinished RTA set worth it over finished cabinets?
- It costs less up front and lets you choose the exact finish, but you trade money for assembly and painting time. If your labor is free and you want a custom color, it can be a good value. If you need cabinets installed in a weekend, finished cabinets are simpler.
- How hard is it to assemble and finish these cabinets?
- RTA boxes go together with glue, dowels or cam locks and a screwdriver, and most people assemble a box in 20 to 40 minutes. Finishing means sanding, priming and painting or staining every door and frame, which is the bigger job. Plan for several days of drying time before hanging doors.
- What is included in a 10x10 set?
- A 10x10 set typically covers the cabinets for a 10-foot by 10-foot kitchen layout, including base and wall units such as sink, drawer, door and corner cabinets. Exact pieces vary by set, so check the cabinet list before ordering. Countertops, sinks and hardware are usually not included.
- Do the doors and drawers come with soft close?
- Yes. The hinges are concealed with soft close, and the drawer glides are soft-closing undermount, full-extension slides. That means doors and drawers close quietly without slamming.
- Can I paint or stain unfinished cabinets any color?
- Yes, the unfinished wood and MDF accept paint or stain, though MDF centers should be primed and painted rather than stained. Sand lightly, prime, then apply two coats of cabinet-grade paint. Stain works best on the solid wood parts.
- When is the best time to buy a cabinet set?
- Cabinet sets tend to drop during kitchen and remodeling sales, often around spring and major holiday weekends. Compare the current price against its recent range before ordering, since RTA sets can swing widely.