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RCT KITCHEN QUALITY GUIDE

EDUCATIONAL SERIES

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RCT Kitchen Quality Guide

Quality Guide

How do you know the di erence between similar quality levels, such as Semi-Custom and Custom? MSB knows that identifying the quality level of a kitchen can be di cult, so we have created a Guide to help RCT users better understand the di erences between the 7 di erent quality levels of kitchens: Basic, Builders Grade, Semi-Custom, Custom, Designer, Luxury and Commercial.

MSB's Kitchen Quality Guide allows the user to estimate a kitchen's quality level by using three characteristics: Cabinetry, Countertops and Features.

USING THE QUALITY CHART Use the descriptions in the Quality Chart or Photos in the guide to assist in determining the characteristics:

A

B

Check the box that best describes each of the three

Add the points for the three characteristics together

characteristics:

? Cabinetry - Designer Quality ? Countertop - Granite,

Custom Edge

Cabinetry

4

+

Countertops

3

+

Features

3 =

Total Quality Score 10

? Features - Chef Appliances,

Prep Area, Special Lighting...

(count of 9 total features from list)

C

Find the total score on the Quality Level Scale:

10 = Custom

QUALITY LEVEL SCALE

0 Basic 1 2

3 Builder's 4 Grade 5

6 Semi7 Custom 8

9 Custom

10

11

C

12 Designer 13 14

CABINETRY

Modular Design in standard sizes. Generic econo my grade hardware. Particle board construction.

0

Stock cabinets, solid wood overlay doors and drawer fronts, standard or economy hinges. Generic

ready made sizes

1

Semi-custom cabinets, solid wood doors and drawer fronts, Euro (hidden) hinges. Can be RTA (ready to assemble). MDF or melamine cabinet boxes with custom design layout. Standard woods

2

Custom cabinets, solid wood doors and drawer fronts, Euro (hidden) hinges. Veneer ply cabinet boxes with custom design layout. Exotic woods high quality specialty hardware. Multi wood design combinations.

3

Hand made look, including specialty hardware and cabinetry. Details include hand painted tiles, murals, gold leading millwork and custom personalized appliances.

4

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COUNTERTOPS

F E AT U R E S

Stock laminate ready made counter tops.

0

Custom plastic laminates with custom edging.

Typically includes at least 3 from the features list.

0

Typically includes at least 4 from the features list.

1

Solid surface. Manufactured stone or cultured marble.

1

Typically includes at least 5 from the features list.

2

Custom ceramic, marble or granite tile.

2

Typically includes at least 9 from the features list.

3

Granite,marble, or other natural stone surface.

4

3

Typically includes at least 12 from the features list.

4

A

FEATURES LIST

Cook top Range Hood Dishwasher, Built-In Drinking Water Filter Garbage Disposal Hot Water Dispenser Microwave, Built-In Range/Oven, Built-In Wall Ovens Refrigerator, Built-In Trash Compactor, Built-In Extra Large Space Unique Shaped Layout Duplicate Appliances Custom Back Splash Custom Artwork/Murals Custom Made Tiles Complex Ceiling Finish Prep Areas Indoor BBQ Chef Appliances Commercial Appliances Personalized Appliances Motorized Pantry Commercial Ventilation Special Lighting Custom/Ornate Millwork Stain or Leaded Glass

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The primary characteristics for establishing the quality of a kitchen are cabinetry, countertops, and features which includes all appliances and accessories. Collectively, these three in uencing elements can be used to gauge the approximate quality.

QUALITY LEVEL SCALE

0 Basic

1

2 3

Builder's 4 Grade

5 6

Semi7 Custom

8 9

Custom 10

11 12

Designer 13

14

15 Luxury

16

17 18

Commercial

CABINETRY

COUNTERTOPS

Stock cabinets, painted or with vinyl coated lms. Modular design in standard sizes. Generic economy grade hardware. Particle board construction.

0

Stock laminate ready made counter tops.

0

Stock cabinets, solid wood overlay doors and drawer fronts, standard or economy hinges. Generic hardware. Standard woods* and nish. Standard ready made sizes.

1

Custom plastic laminates with custom edging.

1

Semi-custom cabinets, solid wood doors and drawer fronts, Euro hinges. Can be RTA (ready to assemble). MDF or melamine cabinet boxes with custom design layout. Standard woods* with several nishes. 2

Solid surface. Manufactured stone or cultured marble.

2

Custom cabinets, solid wood

doors and drawer fronts, Euro

hinges. Veneer ply cabinet boxes

with custom design layout. Exotic

woods* high quality specialty

hardware. Multi- wood design

combinations.

3

Custom ceramic, marble or granite tile.

3

Designer kitchens often look

hand made including specialty

hardware and cabinetry. Details

include hand painted tiles,

murals, gold lea ng millwork

and custom personalized

appliances.

4

Granite, marble, or other natural stone surface.

4

Hand made solid wood construction. Dovetailed self closing drawers. Oversized cabinets with ornate woodwork. Built like furniture with exotic woods* and custom nishes.

5

Unique surface: glass, concrete, natural stone with custom back splash.

5

Non-corrosive materials such as stainless steel. Functional layout with large work spaces. Industrial construction with open shelving, commercial slides and hinges.

High quality metal. Copper, stainless, brass, zinc.

6

6

FEATURES

Typically includes at least 3 from the features list.

0 Typically includes at least 4 from the features list.

1 Typically includes at least 5 from the features list.

2 Typically includes at least 9 from the features list.

3 Typically includes at least 12 from the features list.

4 Typically includes at least 15 from the features list.

5 Commercial design. Less on style more on utility.

6

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FEATURES LIST

Refrigerator, Built-In Cook top Dishwasher, Built-In Wall Ovens Range/Oven, Built-In Range Hood Microwave, Built-In Drinking Water Filter Instant Hot Water Dispenser Garbage Disposal Trash Compactor, Built-In Extra Large Space Unique Shaped Layout Duplicate Appliances Custom Back Splash Custom Artwork/Murals Custom Made Tiles Complex Ceiling Finish Prep Areas Indoor BBQ Chef Appliances Commercial Appliances Personalized Appliances Motorized Pantry Commercial Ventilation Special Lighting Custom/Ornate Millwork Stain or Leaded Glass

High Quality Metals Copper Stainless Gold

* Cabinetry Woods

Standard Oak Maple Cherry Walnut Birch Ash

Exotic Teak Mahogany Ebony Padauk Rosewood Figured

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BASIC

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Cabinet Details

A. Stock Cabinets B. Painted, Plastic or Vinyl C. Economy Grade Hardware D. Overlay Drawers & Doors E. Particle Board Construction*

0 POINTS

Countertop Details

F. Stock Laminate G. Rounded Front Edge H. Standard Sink I. Integrated Back Splash J. " L" Shape Design

Features & Appliances

K. Standard Appliances L. Limited Colors M. Standard Lighting N. Minimum Height Cabinets

Select 3 items from the Features List

0 POINTS

0 POINTS

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BUILDER'S GRADE

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Cabinet Details

A. Stock Cabinets B. Standard Wood Finishes C. Economy Hardware D. Ready Made Sizes* E. MDF Box Construction*

1 POINTS

B

Countertop Details

F. Custom Laminate G. Custom Edge H. Mid Grade Sink I. Integrated Back Splash J. " L" or " U" Shape Design

Features & Appliances

K. Standard Appliances L. Standard Lighting M. Tile or Wood Flooring N. Multi Purpose Appliances

Select 4 items from the Features List

1 POINTS

1 POINTS

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SEMICUSTOM

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D

Cabinet Details

A. Semi-Custom B. Several Finishes Available C. Designer Hardware D. Solid Wood Fronts E. Full Height Cabinets

2 POINTS

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G

Countertop Details

F. Solid Surface G. Custom Edge H. Integrated Sink I. Eat in Areas J. Appliance Centers*

Features & Appliances

K. Pro-Series Appliances L. Several Finishes Available* M. Matching Door Inserts N. Semi-Custom Back Splash* 5 from the Features List

2 POINTS

2 POINTS

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B

CUSTOM

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Cabinet Details

A. Custom Manufactured B. Exotic Woods C. Specialty Hardware D. Self Closing Drawers* E. Full Height Cabinets

3 POINTS

Countertop Details

F. Tile or Natural Stone G. Custom Edge H. Undermount Sink I. Custom Back Splash J. Oversized Slabs

Features & Appliances

K. Chef's Appliances L. Stainless Steel Finish M. Specialty Lighting N. Multiple Work Stations 9 from the Features List

3 POINTS

3 POINTS

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DESIGNER

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Cabinet Details

A. Hand Crafted B. Hand Applied Finishes C. Designer Hardware* D. Exotic Woods* E. Ornate Mill Work

4 POINTS

Countertop Details

F. Natural Stone G. Custom Edge H. Designer Sink I. Custom Back Splash* J. Oversized Slabs

Features & Appliances

K. Designer/Chef Appliances L. Personalized Finishes* M. Custom Artwork/ Murals* N. Designer Ceilings/Lighting* 12 from the Features List

4 POINTS

4 POINTS

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