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Laying the Tiles. 1  1. Do a dry run to ensure your tiles fit. 2  2. Mix up your mortar according to the manufacturer's directions. 3  3. Using a notched trowel, lay a roughly 1/4 thick layer of mortar on the countertop.  4. Lay the tile in place, then push it firmly into the mortar to adhere it in place.
Step 2 - Cut Countertop. Now that you have marked where you need to cut on the quartz countertop slab, you can prepare the saw. Attach the diamond blade, and plug it in to an outlet near by. Be sure before plugging it in that the saw is off, so no one gets injured.tep 3 - Install Countertop. Line up the countertop on the surface, to make sure that it fits properly. Remove it when you know that you have the correct size. Apply the construction adhesive to the top of the surface, and carefully and evenly place the counter on it. Be sure to leave room for a back splash.