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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.
Next, lay out the tile on the floor using a board that's the same length as the wall where youâll be installing. From the center point you will want to lay the tile along your base all the way to each end. You may need to cut the tiles when you get to the corners. STEP 3: APPLYING THE THIN-SET MORTAR.