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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.
1 Position the first tile on the batten with the crown facing up and center the tile from side to side. 2  Drive a 10d nail at the base of the clay tile into the batten. 3  Do not overdrive the nail. 4  It is important to verify that the tile overhang the end of the batten by two inches.hen mortar is used to install the tiles, be sure to obtain a medium consistency so it can be manageable and easy to apply. Install the mortar at the outer end of the first ridge tile. Pack the mortar under the outer edge of the tile to fill the gap at the tile and batten. Smooth it with the trowel.