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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.
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. Use a standard level or laser level to extend this reference line across the wall and around the entire area that is being tiled. View original photo.pply it with a notched trowel sized to your tile. For most wall tiles, the trowel will have 1/4- or 3/8-inch notches. Use the flat side of the trowel to spread the mastic onto the wall, starting at the center mark and working up to the horizontal reference line.