FAQ CABINETS

A typical builder-grade cabinet is made of an inexpensive wood product, such as particleboard or a cheaper plywood. Many come ready-to-assemble (RTA), meaning they are delivered to you in a flat box to save on shipping costs.

Builder-grade cabinets, for example, would often be made of particle board with plywood backing, and the doors of the builder-grade cabinets might be particle board with a wood or plastic veneer.

Cabinet boxes are typically built of plywood or particleboard. The most robust cabinets have full plywood sides and backs to stay square during delivery and installation, handle the weight of heavy countertops, and resist damage from moisture. Particleboard is a less expensive alternative.

Kitchen Cabinets: Understanding the Different Grades

Ready-to-Assemble. (RTA) These kitchen cabinets are readily available and can be purchased from chain home stores.

Stock. Stock cabinets are pre-sized from their manufacturer and considered the basic and economical choice. ...

Semi-Custom and Custom.

Our standard boxes (sides, back, shelves, etc) are made of premium furniture-grade birch plywood. Our faces and frames are made of various kinds of wood, mostly maple. The big box store boxes come standard with particle board or MDF. Those materials are not very sturdy.

The most durable kitchen cabinets are ones made from solid hardwood. Cherry and maple are popular choices. They're the most expensive but they last a long time and look great doing it.

Builder-grade, or contractor-grade, is an industry term for product built to meet construction code requirements, using simple, inexpensive materials with minimal detailing. These products are usually very affordable and are available in-stock at home improvement stores and even online.

The average cost of stock or semi-custom cabinets ranges between $260 to $530 per linear foot, while custom cabinets can cost as much as $1,300 per linear foot. With those numbers, you can conclude a typical 10x10 kitchen with 20 to 25 linear feet of cabinetry will run anywhere from $5,200 to $32,500.

The Pros and Cons of Builder-Grade Cabinets
They are typically made from low-cost materials like particle board, which is not as durable as higher-end materials such as solid wood or plywood. They are usually pre-made in uniform shapes and sizes and are easy to access, so they can be installed quickly.

Finally, white kitchen cabinets are a classic choice that many home buyers are looking for when they are house hunting. Having white cabinets in your kitchen will make your home more appealing to potential buyers and could increase its resale value by thousands of dollars.

The best cabinet color options for a kitchen remodeling project for a beautiful aesthetic that's always on point. Arguably, the most timeless kitchen cabinet color is white. Bright white cabinets suit a variety of beautiful kitchens, including modern, contemporary, and farmhouse styles.

5 Ways to Make Builder-Grade Kitchen Cabinets Look Custom

1. Play with Cabinet Depth & Height.
2. Use Glass Panel Inserts in Upper Cabinetry.
3. Add Interest with Varied Cabinet Colour.
4. Add Open Shelving.
5. Add a Footrest to Your Kitchen Island.

Granite countertops are also losing popularity — and being replaced by quartz, which is easy to maintain and, increasingly, beautiful and natural-looking.

It is much cheaper to paint than replace kitchen cabinets. The cost to replace kitchen cabinets with new cabinets is usually around $525 per cabinet door, which is 3 times the cost of repainting them.