Styrofoam and Powdered Oyster Shells as Tiles

Abstract
This research study aim to produced tiles out of powdered oyster shells
and Styrofoam.
One liter of premium gasoline was used to dissolve 350grams of
Styrofoam. Powdered oyster shells and dissolved Styrofoam were mixed to the
following rations; 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1. The mixtures were poured into the prepared
4x4x1/4 inches molders and left for air-drying. The dried powdered oyster shell
and dissolved Styrofoam tiles were removed from its corresponding molders for
durability and water absorption test.
Three trails were conducted for durability and water absorption test. Result
showed that the experimental tile having the ration of 2:1 is durable with the
average mean of 1.6. also the experimental tiles with the ration of 2:1 is water
resistant with the average mean of 0, which means it does not absorb any
amount of water which is the same as that of commercial tiles.
The researcher concluded that powdered oyster shells and dissolved
Styrofoam can be a good tiles in terms of durability and water resistant.