RTA cabinets vs assembled
which is right for you?
Ready-to-assemble or pre-assembled — both options are available from LignoSupply. Here is the honest comparison to help you decide what works best for your project and budget.
At a glance
What we supply
RTA: lower shipping cost
Flat-pack fits significantly more cabinets per container. Lower cost per unit on freight.
RTA: site assembly
Cam-lock or dowel assembly. 15–30 minutes per cabinet. No special tools.
Assembled: site-ready
Fully assembled, hinges fitted, drawers installed. No assembly on site.
Assembled: higher freight
Pre-assembled uses 3x the container space of flat-pack. Higher per-unit shipping cost.
Best for RTA
Multi-unit projects, large volumes, when you have assembly labour on site.
Best for assembled
Small orders, retail showrooms, where assembly time is the constraint.
How it works
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Container ships
FCL to any US port, customs handled
Our recommendation
For most US importers ordering container quantities, RTA flat-pack is the better choice. The shipping cost saving more than offsets the assembly time, and the quality is identical — same Pfleiderer boards, same Blum hardware.
For small orders (under 20 cabinets) or showroom display units, pre-assembled may be the right call. LignoSupply offers both options — we will recommend the most cost-effective for your specific order.
"We switched from assembled to RTA and saved 40% on per-cabinet shipping cost. Same quality."
— Kitchen Distributor, TexasNot sure which to choose?
Tell us your project — we will recommend the most cost-effective option.
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