Koch Express/Classic Comparison

Study Notes

Construction and Pricing

Construction styles are the same across Koch Express and Classic.
List prices differ between the two with distinct multipliers.
Express pricing features reduced margins for more mass production.

Sizing Modifications

Classic allows adjustments in sizes by 1/4" with limits on width, height, and depth, particularly in vanity and office cabinets.
Express sizing modifications are yet to be determined (TBD).

Wood Species

Express uses Red Oak (none) and Birch with a 5% upcharge; rustic birch has no upcharge.
Classic offers multiple wood species including:
- Red oak and rustic oak (none)
- Rift cut oak (13%), Birch (5%), Maple (15%), Cherry (13%)
- Hickory (8%), Beech (8%), Knotty alder (8%).

Series Upcharge and Cabinet Finishes

Series upcharge for plywood is 13% on Classic boxes only.
Unfinished cabinets in both lines receive a -5% discount.

Stains and Paints

Express offers stains with a 6% upcharge for Chestnut, Mocha, Brandy, Java, and Stone.
Classic stains have a lower upcharge of 5% for Chestnut, Mocha, Brandy, Java, and Stone, with specific options like Driftwood (none) and White drift (18%).
Express paint options are available only on birch with a 15% upcharge; colors include White, Pearl, and Oyster.
Classic paint is preferred on PGM and carries a 15% upcharge; available colors include Black, White, and several others.

Edge Profiles

Express edge profiles cannot change between 950 (beveled) and Shaker styles.
Classic allows changes between edge profiles including 4348 (knotched edge).

Glazes and Traces

Express traces, referred to as "Markerish," apply only to paint at an 8% upcharge.
Classic offers multiple glazes; accent glazes on standard doors receive a 10%-15% upcharge.

Drawer Boxes and Overlays

Classic drawer boxes include options: Standard, DT 3/4 ext., and full ext., whereas Express offers Standard and DT options.
Classic overlays can be either full or standard, while Express offers them in full or only standard.

End Finishes

Express ends come with printed wood grain not flush with options to veneer for flush finishes.
Classic ends arrive unfinished and also require veneering for exposed ends.

Product Comparisons

Several Classic and Express products correspond with similar features or styles (e.g., Royale miter matches Oxford miter).
Mitered doors must use a 5-piece drawer front, which requires an upgrade to soft-close drawers.

Shelf Modifications

Both Classic and Express lines have upgraded shelf modifications transitioning from HDS to FDS.

Description

This quiz focuses on comparing Koch Express and Classic products through key terms and their definitions. You'll explore concepts such as construction, pricing strategies, and sizing modifications. Test your knowledge of these two product lines and understand their similarities and differences.