Express Series
Stains with Character
Koch Cabinets offer a variety of wiping stains that are hand applied and bring out the natural characteristics in wood, which will vary depending on the wood species. Several of our stains are Character Stains, which accentuate the color variations found in wood. This stain technique will give each cabinet its own unique look, with no two doors being the same.
Color differences due to wood tones and grain are to be expected.
Stone Stain
Stone stain is one of our character stains and is prone to color variations, resulting in light and dark sections in the cabinetry. This variation can be very pronounced and is ideal for sought after character in rustic settings.
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Birch Species with stone finish.
Birch Wood Species
Birch is a smooth, even grained hardwood that is predominantly off-white with some brown variation giving it a calico appearance. Birch cabinets with a wiping stain, or in a natural finish will not be consistent in color. The ends of the stiles and the cross grain profile in the raised panel will be much darker than the rest of the door. In addition, the face frame, doors, and drawer fronts can be different colors. This is not considered a defect but desired by those wanting a “rustic” look.
Color differences due to wood tones and grain are to be expected.
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Birch Species with Natural finish.
Birch Species with Pecan finish.
Birch Species with Russet finish.
Rustic Birch Wood Species
Rustic woods may contain natural sound defects and possess all inherent characterists of the species. Minimal to no color or grain matching is done to preserve strong character. Some of the characterists that may be represented are mineral streaks, pecks, burls, natural color variations, grain variations, and naturally occuring tight, open, and cracked knots. Open knots will be structurally “sound” and will not be seen through. The amount, size, and placement of natural characteristics will vary, and the consistency (or lack of) is not considered cause for replacement. Rustic woods may have less knots with mroe color variatiosn and streaking. Paints are not recommeneded as they may reduce the appearance of the rustic characteristics. Dark stains may also reduce the appearance of the rustic character. We do not guarantee that each piece will have rustic characteristcs. Due to the variations in plywood, some panels and parts may be clear.
Color differences due to wood tones and grain are to be expected.
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Rustic Birch Species with Natural finish.
