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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.
Place one full tile on top of the tile closest to the wall. Align the top tile so that its four edges line up with the already-installed tile below. Set a second tile on top of the first and slide it up against the wall. Draw a pencil line along the inner edge of the top tile, marking the middle tile (as shown).