Ordering Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets Online

Why order kitchen and bathroom cabinets online? Well, the answer is simple - you can save thousands of dollars!

By cutting out the showroom cost as well as other overhead expenses, purchasing cabinets online can give you the same if not better quality at huge discounts. The purpose of this guide is to educate you in the process of ordering cabinets online - what you should look for and what you should avoid while doing so. With the information provided, whether you are a builder, contractor, or homeowner, you will be able to benefit from warehouse pricing and save quite a bit of money in the process.

Step 1 : Choose a Good Supplier

There are hundreds of suppliers selling cabinets on the Internet these days - it is very important you choose the right one to purchase from.

How long has the supplier been doing business?

Experience is important! A good supplier knows what cabinets to stock, what cabinets are in style, and what cabinets will bring value into your home, business, etc.

BulkCabinets has been doing business since 2002 and just recently has taken our cabinets online for sale. Our management team has a combined 30 years experience in the cabinet and building supplies industries. We currently have warehouses located across the US with plans to expand and bring new materials for sale all the time.

What process does the company take your money in the form of a payment?

Purchasing cabinets online, even though cheaper, is still a costly purchase. It is important that your payment is secure and through a well known payment processor. A large reputable third party payment processor can also protect your interest as well.

At BulkCabinets we currently accept payment through PayPal, one of the worlds most widely known payment processors. You can rest assured your funds are being transferred securely.

How much backup inventory does the supplier stock?

For whatever the reason may be it is important to have a large backup of each cabinet line in case a piece needs to be ordered. Cabinets contain dozens of components and without a large stock of that cabinet line it may become impossible to match up a certain cabinet style, color, stain, etc if not available.

BulkCabinets currently stocks well over $3.5 million worth of our cabinets lines throughout our various warehouses with a constant supply coming in through its joint venture factory.

What are the lead times and shipping locations of the cabinets?

When sending a supplier thousands of dollars you want your product as soon as possible. This reduces your risk and lowers potential interest expenses waiting for a service to be performed. If a cabinet piece is damaged you want it replaced as soon as possible. The sad fact is, most cabinet suppliers have them manufactured on order or even imported on order which can take 6 weeks or more for them to arrive.

At BulkCabinets we ship your cabinets from the closest warehouse to the shipping destination - this lowers your shipping cost. Since we always have stock in our warehouses you can expect your cabinets to arrive in 7-14 days from the time you make payment for your order.

What is the quality an style of the cabinets I am ordering?

This indirectly ties in with your suppliers experience - you want the best finished cabinet that is well constructed. You want to avoid poor production, particle board, and out of style cabinet lines.

At BulkCabinets we carry the highest quality ready to assemble (RTA) cabinets made of all wood - no particle board - with current styles. Sample doors can be ordered for a small fee to see the quality, style, and stain.

What is the price of the cabinets I am purchasing?

When ordering cabinets online you are cutting out many overhead expenses. Be sure that these savings are passed onto you and not the supplier as pure profit.

BulkCabinets passes all savings onto you! It is our goal to offer the highest quality cabinets at the lowest prices possible.

Step 2 : Choose your Cabinet Style

It is important to pick a style that fits you, your budget, and your kitchen. We have many cabinet styles to choose from at BulkCabinets and will be adding as we see necessary. If you have any questions about our cabinet lines please ask our staff and we will be glad to assist you.

Step 3 : Design your Kitchen or Bathroom

You will need to figure out which cabinet pieces and accessories are needed for your design. Take measurements of your existing floor, wall, and windows to create a layout and see how everything will pan together.

Design your own layout.

Perhaps you already know how to do this by hand or you can find programs online which will allow you to supply measurements and then pick which cabinets for what locations.

Have a local contractor or supplier design your kitchen.

Have a local kitchen designer come up with your layout - this usually costs anywhere from $50-$150. Another option is to have your installer come up with the design. Since they will be installing the cabinets they will usually design your layout free of charge. Lastly, most stores such as Home Depot will design your kitchen for you free of charge. The catch with this is you can actually see how much money you will be saving by going with BulkCabinets than them!

Step 4 : Order a Sample Door Piece

We highly recommend ordering a sample door for the cabinet line you are interested in. This eliminates guessing and surprises as to the style, color, etc of the cabinet line you have chosen. We offer sample doors for all cabinet lines for a small shipping and handling charge.

Step 5 : Get a Quote of the Pieces you Need

Once you are ready simply go on our website and add the pieces you need to our online quote form. Once you are done you can submit your quote directly to our staff. Our staff will then check that all pieces are in stock and add shipping costs based on the weight and shipping destination. We will always ship from our closest warehouse to ensure shipping is the lowest possible price.

Step 6: Receive your Invoice

Our staff will send you back an invoice after sending us your quote request. If the quote is correct and the price is acceptable to you then you can send payment directly from this invoice. When we have received the payment we will ship out your cabinets and you should have them from 7-14 days from this date.

Step 7 : Assemble your Cabinets

Average assembly time for ready to assemble cabinets is approximately 15 minutes per box. This is not to say an inexperienced person might take an hour per box till they get the hang of it. There is no drilling or hammering required for ready to assemble cabinets. It is up to you whether you choose to hire a contractor for this step or not.

Step 8 : Install your Cabinets

Installing ready to assemble cabinets is no different than any other cabinet. Mounting, leveling, etc are all things which must be done when installing. It will be up to you to decide if you wish to hire a contractor for installation or not.