Everyone loves ready-to-assemble cabinets because they look great and don’t cost an arm and a leg, but those white kitchen cabinets may have some costs you don’t realize. By the time it’s all said and done, the cabinets may cost you more than intended, but with some forethought you can prepare for these costs and plan your budget accordingly.
Customization
The easiest way to choose kitchen or bathroom discount cabinets is to pick a standard or stock setup. These are nice cabinets, but they’re just like a million others out there. This is your kitchen and you want something that’s personal and only for you. This is where customization comes in.
Customization is when you decide to change the shape, number or style of the cabinets. It could be something as simple as needing a specific measurement or it could be a complete new door or handle style. These customizations usually cost extra and can add up fast. When you need a new door for 15 sets of cabinets, you’re going to have to pay for it. Also, some people like to have sample doors sent to them so they can see how it will look. People usually have to provide a deposit for the doors, but are refunded when sending the doors back.
Shipping
When you pick out cheap cabinets, they have a set price and that’s usually what you budget for. Many people take into account many different things when creating a budget, but the shipping is often missed. The cost of shipping can vary based on the number, size and weight of the cabinets being shipped. Pre-assembled cabinets generally cost more to ship, but even RTA cabinets can cost a pretty penny to go from factory to doorstep. Before you set a budget, go to a cabinet website and see how much it costs to ship cabinets and then put that into your budget. It may not be exact, but it will at least give you an idea.
Installation
Your cabinets have arrived at your home. The only thing left is to put them together. Easy, right? A standard RTA cabinet is designed to be easy to put together, but people of varying abilities can take different amounts of time. Someone with experience can do it in about 15 minutes, but a novice may take longer. Time is a commodity and your time is precious. A hidden cost of RTA cabinets may be the time it takes you to put the gray kitchen cabinets together and install. If the installation proves too difficult, then you may need to hire someone to do it for you. You may also have to purchase tools such as a screwdriver. You want your cabinets to look great once they’re installed and sometimes that means hiring someone to do it for you.
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