Variation: To mark border tiles for cutting, allow space for the backsplash tiles, grout, and mortar by placing a tile against the back wall. Set another tile (A) on top of the last full tile in the field, then place a third tile (B) over tile (A) and hold it against the upright tile. Mark and cut tile (A) and install it with the cut edge toward the wall. Finish filling in your field tiles.
To create a support ledge for the edge tiles, prop pieces of 2 × 4 underneath the front edge of the substrate
overhang using wood scraps to prop the ledge tightly up against the substrate.
Apply a thick layer of thin set to the backside of the edge tile with your trowel. This is called “buttering” and it is easier and neater than attempting to trowel adhesive onto the countertop edge. Press the tiles into position so they are flush with the leading edges of the field tiles.
Butter each backsplash tile and press it into place, doing your best to keep all of the grout lines aligned.
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