Installation day, step by step

Before the day: how to prepare

A little preparation makes the day run smoothly. Clear the old worktop and the surrounding area, make sure the units are empty on top and easy to access, and confirm with your supplier whether removing the old worktop is included or something you need to arrange. Keeping pets and children clear of the work area also helps. Your installer will tell you anything specific to your kitchen.

Step one: delivery and preparation

The team arrives with the finished worktop, already cut and polished to your templated measurements. They check the units are level and ready, and prepare the surfaces so the worktop will sit correctly. This careful start is what makes the rest of the day go well. Our FAQ on whether quartz can be cut on site explains why the cutting is done beforehand.

Step two: positioning and levelling

The pieces are carefully lifted into place and levelled. Quartz is heavy, so this is done by a team with the right equipment. Getting the worktop level and properly seated is essential before any joins are made. Our FAQ on how heavy quartz worktops are explains why this is a job for professionals.

Step three: joins, cut-outs and sealing

Where the kitchen has more than one piece, the joins are aligned and bonded so they are barely visible. The worktop is fitted around the sink and hob, and the edges and joins are sealed. Our FAQ on how quartz worktops are installed covers the detail behind this step.

Step four: clean up and handover

At the end of the day the team cleans up, removes their waste and walks you through the finished worktop. They will give you care advice, including any guidance on sealant or adhesive around joins and sinks and when the surface is ready to use. Because Precious Marble fits with its own in-house team from Elstow, Bedford, the people handing over are the same company that templated and fabricated your worktop. Our FAQ on how to clean quartz countertops covers the care routine.

To understand the process, read our FAQs on how quartz worktops are installed and how heavy quartz worktops are, plus what to know before buying. The full Bedford Homeowner Guide has more.