Modern Kitchen: Frameless RTA Cabinets
Frameless kitchen cabinets, also known as European style cabinets, are considered an improvement in many ways over the traditional framed style cabinets. Even though this style of cabinets has been popular in Europe for many decades, it wasn’t introduced in the United States until recently. It’s a newer product and it has many benefits.
The difference between them and the traditional ones is that the edges of the frameless cabinet box are covered with plastic laminate, wood or melamine instead of trim boards. That doesn’t compromise their strength though. They gain their strength in numbers; a couple of attached cabinets are solid enough to hold the most substantial loads. Frameless kitchen cabinets are very mass produced, since they meet all the right requirements: they have standard 5mm holes on 32mm centers and standard thick panels.
Frameless kitchen cabinets are also the most popular choice when it comes to rta cabinets (ready to assemble). More and more people choose this type of cabinets for their homes especially for their look. Since they have a more modern, state-of-the-art feel, they are the first option when remodeling a home. Their general effect is strikingly polished and sleek. Due to their increased popularity, cabinet companies have begun offering the traditional wood doors to be used with the frameless cabinetry, instead of the standard Thermofoil doors.
Since they have a more modern, state-of-the-art feel, they are the first option when remodeling a home. Their general effect is strikingly polished and sleek. Due to their increased popularity, cabinet companies have begun offering the traditional wood doors to be used with the frameless cabinetry, instead of the standard Thermofoil doors.
The hinges of the frameless cabinetry are hidden from the outside view since they are usually attached to the inside of the cabinet box. That allows a wider opening and makes the cabinets more reachable and handy there is no hinges or frame to cut off the movement. Some people opt for open shelving (no doors). The lack of frames means there is also more storage room. Some argue that the difference in space is almost negligible, but when you think about how full most people pack their kitchen cabinets, you can agree that every inch counts.Using the frameless kitchen cabinets a door-to-door look can be achieved. It’s a contemporary look that is getting more and more popular. The doors appear to be running smoothly across, as opposed to having interceding frames between doors.
The frameless cabinets are fairly easily to install. The only things you’ll need are: shims, screws, drill, a screwdriver and well…the cabinets. But if you don’t trust yourself with this type of work you need to contact a professional to have your cabinets hung correctly.