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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.
Before you apply mastic and begin tiling, do a dry run by lining up the edge of one tile with the center mark, then place tiles side by side to determine how many tiles will be needed and the width of the end pieces (image 4).Donât forget to include spacers between each tile, if required.evel Countertop for Tile Backsplash. Check that the countertop is level. If it is not, stand a tile at the lowest spot and mark a level line on the wall at the tileâs top â this will be your starting point.