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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.
The tile is real stone but can range from 3/8 to 1/2 inch in thickness. The tile is mortared over a cement board or membrane covered plywood adding an additional 7/8 to 1 1/8 inch. This brings the thickness of the countertop to 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch.