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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.
1 Use a glass cutter to score the tile on the cut line. 2  Place the tile on solid surface with a wire clothes hanger under the tile aligned with the score mark. 3  Press down on either side of the tile to break the tile along the score line. 4  If needed, smooth the cut by rubbing the edge on concrete or a brick.