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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.
Start with one tile at a time, applying tile-on-wood adhesive to the back, and then applying the tile to the cabinet. Most cabinets have some type of bevel edge you can use for your straight line. If your cabinet doesn't, line the tiles up with the edge of the cabinets.Or better yet, apply the tile an inch or two away from the edges and use 1 in. by 1 in. tiles as a border. Try not to apply to much tile on wood adhesive.dding tile to cabinets is a rare process. Most people add tile to the countertops. But actually tiling the cabinet can add a beautiful decor to any cabinet face. In just a few simple steps you will be on your way to becoming a kitchen cabinet, decorating, genious.