Are you familiar with RTA kitchen cabinets? What tools do you need to assemble and install an RTA cabinet set in your kitchen?
Ready-to-assemble (RTA) Kitchen Cabinet Assembly and Installation Tools
You need basic tools to assemble ready-to-assemble (RTA) kitchen cabinets. You should have access to a tape measure, pencil, several screwdrivers, and a hammer.
Other tools may also be needed, as listed in the assembly instructions for your cabinets, such as a table saw and nail gun to cut and install the panels and moldings.
In addition, your RTA cabinets do not include handles or wall mounting screws. You will need to remember to order these items and have them available.
Installing handles could require using a drill with the appropriate drill bit. If you are uncomfortable drilling holes in your new cabinets, you should check with your supplier when you order them.
Some places may offer to predrill the holes, so you must attach the handles. This added service might be provided for free or for a nominal charge.
It is a good idea to sort ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets by type and where they will be installed before unpacking them. In addition, you should work on one cabinet at a time to avoid mixing up hardware between different kinds.
Because of a learning curve, you may want to work on assembling similar cabinets before moving on to a different configuration.
Always read your instructions before confirming you have the necessary tools and verify each package’s contents.
Lastly, ensure you have ample room to work, and remember to take your time as you learn to put your RTA cabinets together.
