Installaing the Sink
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Measure the length and width of the counter to find the center.
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Set the counter top upside down over on the base cabinets or on a set of saw horses.
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Place the sink upside down on the counter top and trace around it using a pencil. This will give you the outside edge of the sink.
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Draw a second outline line ½ an inch on the inside of the first line. The second line is going to be used as the cut line.
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Drill a hole into the counter for the saber saw with a power drill. Place the power drill on the inside of the second line and drill a hole along the pencil line.
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Insert the saber saw into the hole and begin cutting along the outline.
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Place the sink upside down over the opening of the countertop.
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Mark the location of the screw hole in the sink on the countertop with a pencil.
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Remove the sink and then drill holes into the underside of the sink for the screws using a power drill. Make sure the holes are not deeper than ½ inch.
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Run a bead of caulk along the underside of the sink along the edge.
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Place the sink back on the countertop and insert the screws into the holes.
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Tighten the screws with a screwdriver.
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Turn the countertop over and secure it into place before laying the tile.
Cutting and Laying the Tile
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Make a pattern of the sink out of paper or cardboard.
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Dry fit the tile over the sink and then place your pattern over the top of the sink.
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Trace around the pattern using felt tip marker to indicate where you will need to cut the tile.
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Cut the tile using a tile saw. Cut straight lines into the tiles for corners and then break off the pieces. Once that is done sand the edges of the tile with a sandpaper to smooth the edges.
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Install the tile around the sink to complete the project.