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title: "What Is Assembled cabinet? Cabinet Glossary | Innovation Cabinetry"
description: "An assembled cabinet arrives already built, so it only needs to be set in place and fastened, which saves time and reduces assembly errors."
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publisher: Innovation Cabinetry
phone: +1-888-206-1088
find_a_dealer: https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/find-dealer
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Buying

# Assembled cabinet

An assembled cabinet arrives already built, so it only needs to be set in place and fastened, which saves time and reduces assembly errors.

A factory assembled cabinet comes from the maker as a finished box. The installer sets it, levels it and fastens it to the wall. There is no building on site.

Factory assembly gives a consistent result. Joints are clamped and checked in the shop, not in a garage. The cabinet takes more space on a truck, so shipping costs more and tight access can be a problem. See [RTA cabinet](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/rta).

The Maverick Garageworx brochure says "FULLY ASSEMBLED ... No assembly. No hassle." The EliteCraft brochure notes a "FLAT PACK OR FULLY ASSEMBLED" choice, and the KCMA certificate for the brand covers preassembled lines, not flat pack. See [KCMA certification](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/kcma-certification), [Maverick Garageworx](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/maverick_garageworx_cabinetry) and the [RTA vs assembled guide](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/rta-vs-assembled-cabinets). Ask your dealer which option each collection offers before you order.

[Related pageRTA vs assembled cabinets](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/rta-vs-assembled-cabinets)

## Related terms

-   [Ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinet](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/rta)
-   [KCMA certification](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/kcma-certification)
-   [Base cabinet](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/base-cabinet)
-   [Wall cabinet](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/wall-cabinet)

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