1. Be sure to have proper space set aside to store the slabs before installation. It's best to store them as upright and as rigid as possible. Don't allow them to stress in the middle where a break might occur.
2. Your walls are probably not perfectly square, so it's a good idea to create a template for your granite countertops. Use craft paper or thin poster board to make a template of the actual shape and size of the countertop by tracing it. If you need to scribe a slab with a saw to get the right cut and fit, apply duct tape to the base of the saw to protect the granite surface.
3. Use a circular saw with a dry-cut segmented diamond blade. Be sure to wear dust and hearing protection when cutting granite.
4. Test fit your pieces as you cut them. Be especially careful with long, thin pieces that might break or snap near their middle.
Cutting the Undermount for the Sink
For a helpful, detailed video demonstration refer to this DVD: Fabricating Stone for the Do-It_Yourselfer - The Undermount Sink
5. Place the granite in position for the sink counter, and trace the exact line around the opening of the sink.
6. Remove the granite slabs that you dry-fitted for positioning.
7. Use a spade bit to make a pilot hole, and then use a jigsaw to cut the sink hole. Make the sink hole cut at least 1/8" larger than your guideline.
8. Drop in the sink.
9. Caulk and seal the sink.
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