We chose Madura gold granite counter tops for our new house. The color counters that were installed are a medium brown color instead of the pale gold that we chose. I am so upset! I am not sure if they installed a completely different type or if this could be madura gold too. Is it possible that there is so much variation in color? Do I have any recourse with the company if this color is also called maura gold?

Sally

Hello Sally,

Madura Gold has a huge variation from block to block. You could easily select a Madura Gold color range that does look the same a prior sample. However, as stated in my article, The Homeowners Checklist, you should always hand selected your slabs. If you did this, then the installed slabs should be the exact same slabs that selected. If you want to email me a photo of the granite, then I can tell you if it is Madura Gold. It sounds like you need to revisit the steps you made with your fabricator in the selection process.

Best wishes,
Tom Cordova

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