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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.
Wood Strips. Similar to how natural stone can be used as an edge material cut down to the thickness of the top, you can cap the edge of a tile countertop with wood material. After the tile is set, measure the thickness, cut some wood down to size, finish it as you see fit and then glue and nail it to the face.