Installing Tile On Countertops. Insert tile spacers to maintain consistency in the layout and to leave room for grout. Continue filling in tiles on either side of the first tile.
Lay the pre-cut backer board panels on top of the plywood and thin set. At the edging strip press a tile firmly into the mortar and wiggle it slightly as you press down. Spread mastic on the countertop evenly with the trowel.
Spread the mortar evenly and dont make it too thick.
At the edging strip press a tile firmly into the mortar and wiggle it slightly as you press down. Learn how to prepare your kitchen countertop for installation. Make a dry layout on your. Continue filling in tiles on either side of the first tile.