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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.
Leave a 1/4 gap between the tile and walls. Do not walk on fresh tiles for about 24 hours until they set. When tiling counters, lay out tiles from front to back. Begin with counter trim then set full tiles on the first row working backward, so all cuts are made on the back row against the wall.