Abstract
Tiles are generally used for covering floors, walls, or
other objects such as tabletops. On the other hand,
papers and plastics were regarded as hazardous waste in
our country. They contribute to the pollution in land,
water and air.
This study emphasizes the development of papers
and plastics as materials in making an alternative tile.
The researchers conducted different trials in making and
improving the floor tiles. The bulk density, and apparent
porosity in every floor tiles are carefully tested in this
present study.
The recyclable materials added to the compactness
and durability of the tile and at the same time, it made
the product an eco-friendly and a helpful material in
homes and communities.
The study showed the effectiveness of the paper and
plastic as suitable materials for making floor tiles that
can be used in building constructions.
Research Locale
In this study, the researchers decide to gather some
plastic caps and papers in their respective barangays and
collected scattered papers in the school as materials in
making floor tiles. The researchers conducted this study
in Barangay San Antonio, Cabangan, Zambales since
this barangay is concerned with the garbage scattered in
that area especially papers and plastic bottle.
Research Design
In this Science Investigatory Project, the researchers
used experimental design which includes the step-by-step
procedure/process in experimenting the possible results
or outcome of the product. The experiment is conducted
in the interest of finding out the effectivity of using
papers, plastic, and plastic bottle caps as materials in
making a floor tile.
The main purpose of
this study is to create a
floor tile made from
ecoMaterials:
 21 g of plastic
 113 g of paper (8.5 x 11 inches’ bond paper)
 1 ½ kg of cement (Republic Cement)
 2 L of tap water
 Plywood (12 inches of length and 12 inches of
width)
 64 pieces of plastic bottle caps
 Small basin
 Strainer
 Paint (optional)
Proce
1.
Collect 20 pieces (113g) of paper, 5 pieces
(11g) of plastic and 64 pieces of plastic bottle caps.
2. Tear the papers to smaller pieces then put it in a
basin with 1.5L of water. Soak the pieces of paper on
the water.
3. Once the papers soften, tear it again to smaller
pieces.
4. Strain the small pieces of paper to separate the
water.
5. Cut the plastics into smaller pieces.
6. Put the strained papers to the basin again and add
0.5L of water.
7. Pour 1 ½ kg of cement on the basin then mix it.
8. Pour the mixture on the 12x12 mold then flatten
its top.
9. Put the plastic bottle caps on top of the base
(mixture) with 8 caps horizontally and vertically.
10. Dry it in an area with sunlight for 19 hours.
11. Remove the tile from the mold.
12. Put a thin coat of pure cement on the area without
a bottle cap.
13. Paint or put designs on top of your tile (optional).
Trial Amount No. of
of
Papers
Cement
1
2
1 kg
No. of No. of Thickness Weight Durability
Plastics Plastic
Bottle
Caps
2 pieces
64
2.2 cm 2.7 kg
Low
plastic pieces
quality
bags
(Large)
20
pieces
(8.5 x
11
inches)
1 ¾ kg
30
5 pieces
64
pieces plastic pieces
(8.5 x
bags
11 (medium)
inches)
2.6 cm
3.2 kg Standard
quality
3
1 ½ kg
35
10 pieces 64
pieces plastic pieces
(8.5 x
bags
11 (Medium)
inches)
2.4 cm
2.9 kg
Table 1. Effectivity of Papers and Plastics as a floor tile
High
quality
Conclusion:
The most effective floor tile that the researchers made
is the final trial since it is more durable than the other
trials even though it is thinner and lighter and it is closer
to the standard measurements of a floor tile. The cement
used is only 1 ½ kg and 35 pieces (8.5 x 11 inches) paper.
It is more durable when you use more cement and papers
because it makes the structure more compact. The
researchers make use of only 35 pieces’ plastic bags for
the reason that when too much plastic bag is applied it
will affect the cohesion of the mixtures.
ABSTRACT
MATERIALS
PROCEDURE
RESULTS
PER
P
(Polyethylene
Recycled Paper)
FLOOR
TILE