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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.
Countertop Installation. tileshop.com. 7. TRIM Trim the tape so it is the. same length as all of the seams. 8. SKIM Using the flat end of the. notched trowel, skim over the fiber. tape. The thinset should be smooth. and just thick enough to cover the.