RCT GUIDE KITCHEN...a kitchen can be di#cult, so we have created a Guide to help RCT users better...

KITCHEN

QUALITY

GUIDE RCT

E D U C A T I O N A L S E R I E S

ID: ES-KQG/Pg 1 of 12/Rev.:3.4/2.2012

Quality Guide

CABINETRY COUNTERTOPS FEATURES FEATURES LIST

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BasicModular Design in standard sizes. Generic econo

my grade hardware. Particle board construction.

Stock laminate ready

made counter tops.

Typically includes

at least 3 from the

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

3

4

5

Builder’s

Grade

Stock cabinets, solid wood overlay doors and

drawer fronts, standard or economy hinges. Generic

ready made sizes

Custom plastic

laminates with

custom edging.

Typically includes at

least 4 from the

features list.

6

7

8

Semi-

Custom

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

Solid surface.

Manufactured stone or

cultured marble.


least 5 from the

features list.

9

10

11

Custom 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.

Custom ceramic,

marble or granite tile.


least 9 from the

features list.

12

13

14

Designer Hand made look, including specialty hardware and

cabinetry. Details include hand painted tiles, murals,

gold leading millwork and custom personalized

appliances.

Granite,marble, or

other natural

stone surface.


least 12 from the

features list.

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RCT Kitchen Quality GuideHow 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.

Check the box that best describes each of the three characteristics:

Cabinetry - Designer Quality

Countertop - Granite,

Custom Edge

Features - Chef Appliances,

Prep Area, Special Lighting...

(count of 9 total features from list)

AAdd the points for the three characteristics together

Cabinetry 4

Countertops 3

Features 3

Total Quality Score 10

+

+

=

BFind the total score on

the Quality Level Scale:

10 = Custom

C

U S I N G T H E Q U A L I T Y C H A R T

Use the descriptions in the Quality Chart or Photos in the guide to assist in determining the characteristics:

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13

16

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12

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15

17

18

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7

Stock laminate

ready made

counter tops.

Typically

includes at least

3 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at least

4 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at least

5 from the

features list.

Commercial

design. Less on

style more

on utility.

Solid surface.

Manufactured

stone or cultured

marble.

Custom ceramic,

marble or

granite tile.

Unique surface:

glass, concrete,

natural stone

with custom

back

splash.

High quality

metal. Copper,

stainless, brass,

zinc.

Custom plastic

laminates with

custom edging.

Ceramic tile.

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.

Stock cabinets, painted or with

vinyl coated "lms. Modular

design in standard sizes.

Generic economy grade

hardware. Particle board

construction.

Stock cabinets, solid wood

overlay doors and drawer

fronts, standard or economy

hinges. Generic hardware.

Standard woods* and "nish.

Standard ready made sizes.

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.

Hand made solid wood

construction. Dovetailed self

closing drawers. Oversized

cabinets with ornate woodwork.

Built like furniture with exotic

woods* and custom "nishes.

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.

Non-corrosive materials such as

stainless steel. Functional

layout with large work spaces.

Industrial construction with

open shelving, commercial

slides and hinges.

CABINETRY COUNTERTOPS FEATURES FEATURES LIST

Granite, marble,

or other natural

stone surface.

Typically

includes at least

9 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at least

12 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at least

15 from the

features list.

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.


Cook top


Dishwasher Drawer, Built-In

Wall Ovens


Range Hood

Microwave, Built-In


Instant Hot Water Dispenser

Garbage Disposal

Food Processor, Built-In


Freezer, Built-In

Warming Oven

Extra Large Space



Custom Back Splash


Custom Made Tiles


Prep Areas

Indoor BBQ

Chef Appliances



Motorized Pantry


Special Lighting



High Quality Metals

Copper

Stainless

Gold

* Cabinetry Woods

Standard Exotic

Oak Teak

Maple Mahogany

Cherry Ebony

Walnut Padauk

Birch Rosewood

Ash Figured

* Luxury and Commercial selection

available in RCT 4.0 only

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K I T C H E N

Q U A L I T Y C H A R T

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6

2

Basic

Builder’s

Grade

Semi-

Custom

Custom

Designer

Luxury*

Commercial*

* Items not depicted

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BASIC Cabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances

A. Stock Cabinets

B. Painted, Plastic or Vinyl

C. Economy Grade Hardware

D. Overlay Drawers & Doors

E. Particle Board Construction*

F. Stock Laminate

G. Rounded Front Edge

H. Standard Sink

I. Integrated Back Splash

J. “ L” Shape Design

K. Standard Appliances

L. Limited Colors

M. Standard Lighting

N. Minimum Height Cabinets

Select 3 items from the Features List

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Tile or Wood Flooring

A. Stock Cabinets

B. Standard Wood Finishes

C. Economy Hardware

D. Ready Made Sizes*

E. MDF Box Construction*

F. Custom Laminate

G. Custom Edge

H. Mid Grade Sink

I. Integrated Back Splash

J. “ L” or “ U” Shape Design

K. Standard Appliances

L. Standard Lighting

M.

N. Multi Purpose Appliances

Select 4 items from the Features List

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BUILDER’S

GRADE

Cabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances


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A.

Semi-Custom

B. Several Finishes Available

C. Designer Hardware

D. Solid Wood Fronts

E. Full Height Cabinets

F. Solid Surface

G. Custom Edge

H. Integrated Sink

I. Eat in Areas

J. Appliance Centers*

K. Pro-Series Appliances

L. Several Finishes Available*

M. Matching Door Inserts

N. Semi-Custom Back Splash*

5 from the Features List

SEMI-

CUSTOM

Cabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances


P A G E 6

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Custom Manufactured

B. Exotic Woods

C. Specialty Hardware

D. Self Closing Drawers*


F. Tile or Natural Stone

G. Custom Edge

H. Undermount Sink

I. Custom Back Splash

J. Oversized Slabs

K. Chef’s Appliances

L. Stainless Steel Finish

M. Specialty Lighting

N. Multiple Work Stations


CUSTOM Cabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances


P A G E 7

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A.

Hand Crafted

B. Hand Applied Finishes

C. Designer Hardware*

D. Exotic Woods*

E. Ornate Mill Work

F. Natural Stone

G. Custom Edge

H. Designer Sink

I. Custom Back Splash*

J. Oversized Slabs

K. Designer/Chef Appliances

L. Personalized Finishes*

M. Custom Artwork/ Murals*

N. Designer Ceilings/Lighting*


DESIGNER Cabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances


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D

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A

K

M

KMM

K

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L

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D

B

N

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A.

Hand Crafted

B. Exotic Woods & Finishes

C. Hand Made Hardware*

D. Self Closing Drawers


F. Natural Stone

G. Custom Edge

H. Multiple Sinks

I. Custom Back Splash

J. Oversized Slabs

K. Professional Appliances

L. Stainless Finish

M. Custom Ceiling/Lighting

N. Commercial Ventilation


Available in RCT 4.0 only

LUXURY Cabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances


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* Item not depicted.


A.

Commercial Manufactured

B. Non-Corrosive Materials

C. Commercial Grade Hardware

D. Sanitary Construction

E. Free Standing Design

F. Custom Maintenance Free

G. Fabricated Edge

H. Integrated Sinks

I. Custom Height*

J. Commercial Fixtures

K. Commercial Appliances

L. Stainless Steel

M. Commercial Lighting*

N. Multiple Work Stations

O. Industrial Ventilation*

COMMERCIALCabinet Details Countertop Details Features & Appliances


P A G E 10

Available in RCT 4.0 only



SEMI-CUSTOM

DESIGNER

COMMERCIAL

LUXURY

CUSTOM

BASIC BUILDER’S GRADE

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Stock laminate

ready made

counter tops.

Typically

includes at

least 3 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at

least 4 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at

least 5 from the

features list.

Commercial

design. Less on

style, more on

utility.

Solid surface.

Manufactured

stone or

cultured

marble.

Custom

ceramic,

marble or

granite tile.

Unique surface:

glass, concrete,

natural stone

with custom

back

splash.

High quality

metal. Copper,

stainless, brass,

zinc.

Custom plastic

laminates with

custom edging.

Ceramic tile.

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

Stock cabinets: painted or with vinyl

coated "lms. Modular design in standard

sizes. Generic economy grade hardware.

Particle board construction.

Stock cabinets - wood face construction:

standard or economy hinges. Generic

hardware. Standard woods and "nish.

Standard ready made sizes.

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.

Hand made - furniture quality: solid

wood construction, dovetailed self closing

drawers. Oversized cabinets with ornate

woodwork with exotic woods and custom

hardware.

Handcrafted custom cabinets:

including specialty hardware and

cabinetry. Details include hand painted

custom personalized appliances.

Non-corrosive: materials such as stainless

steel. Functional layout with large work

spaces. Industrial construction with open

shelving, commercial slides and hinges.

Cabinetry Counter tops Features

Granite,

marble, or

other natural

stone surface.

Typically

includes at

least 9 from the

features list.

Typically

includes at

least 12 from

the features

list.

Typically

includes at

least 15 from

the features

list.

RCT Kitchen Quality Worksheet


Cook top


Wall Ovens


Range Hood

Microwave, Built-In


Hot Water Dispenser

Garbage Disposal

Food Processor, Built-In


Freezer, Built-In

Warming Oven

Extra Large Space



Custom Back Splash


Custom Made Tiles


Prep Areas

Indoor BBQ

Chef Appliances



Motorized Pantry


Special Lighting



High Quality Metals

Copper

Stainless

Gold

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Types of Features

Features Points

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5-8 2

9-11 3

12-14 4

15+ 5

Commercial 6

Owner

Address

ID Number

Insurer

Date

Cabinetry Counter tops Features Total

Quality Level

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