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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.
To lay tile over tile: 1  Clean Floor: Clean the floor to remove any grease or dirt. 2  Cut Door Jambs: Use a jamb saw, or handsaw and spacer block, to cut door jambs to the proper height. 3  Layout Tile: Layout the tile pattern on the floor by popping chalk lines to use in aligning the tile.