Arthur Mintie currently serves as the Director of Technical Services at Laticrete International, Inc., a world leader in tile and stone installation systems. He is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Laticrete Technical Services Department, including providing technical assistance to specifiers and designers, and is actively involved in global education and training for tile industry materials and methods. He may be contacted via phone at 800-243-4788 ext. 326 or via email at amintie@laticrete.com.

Technical Focus

The Increasing Demand of Antimicrobials

Arthur Mintie

November 24, 2020

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Laticrete recognized a major trend that has created a spark of demand in the tile and stone marketplace: the use of antimicrobials.

Technical Focus

Points to consider about under-floor radiant heating

Electric floor warming systems are easy to sell and install, and offer customers a range of benefits

Arthur Mintie

March 18, 2015

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Believe it or not, under-floor radiant heating actually dates back to prehistoric times.

The evolution of radiant floor heating

Arthur Mintie

July 3, 2012

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Today’s electric floor warming systems not only provide comfort, but offer other benefits and are easy to install

Glass Tile Is Not Hard to Install!

The amount of colors, the different sizes, the unique shapes and the opportunities glass tile offers for creative design, all are growing significantly. Clearly, glass tile should be installed professionally and problem-free with every project, providing that contractors are knowledgeable relative to certain techniques.

Glass Tile: It Looks Great, Performs and Isn't Hard to Install

Glass tile has been with us for many years, however, nowhere near the level at which it is today. The amount of colors, the different sizes, the unique shapes and the opportunities it offers for creative design, all are growing at breakneck speed.

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Tile Magazine

2021 January/February

In this issue of TILE Magazine, we focus on gauged porcelain tile panels (GPTP), as well as waterproofing and moisture control. Through two detailed technical focuses, learn more about the history of GPTP, how much they have evolved since their introduction almost two decades ago and how to properly handle, fabricate and install them in residential and commercial spaces. Also be sure to check out the range of new tile collections, as well as waterproofing and moisture control products, which are available on the market in our detailed product showcases.

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