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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.
Pour or scoop some grout onto the countertop. Apply the grout with a grout float held diagonally to the surface, forcing the grout between the tiles. Holding the grout float flat, run it over the surface in several directions, pressing the grout firmly into the joints.