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Per this source's Vastu view, do not use marble in the pooja room, although the same article also suggests light marble-look tiles for pooja rooms.
Source is internally inconsistent: natural marble is advised against, marble-look vitrified is suggested.
How to Pick Vastu Tiles for Positive Energy in Your Home?Natural marble in a pooja room is porous so diya oil and kumkum can leave stubborn stains; non-porous vitrified or ceramic tiles are easier to maintain.
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Dust natural stone murals first with a dry microfibre cloth or soft duster, then wipe with a barely damp warm-water cloth and dry immediately; wet cloth over dust drags grit.
How to Clean and Maintain Natural Stone Murals Without Damaging ThemLay paired decor tiles in the A then B order printed on the packaging so the pattern continues across the tiles.
Wrong order breaks pattern continuity.
▶ Beachside Paradise: Modernizing Spaces with Tropical Tiles · quote not verifiedIn a pooja room with jali, keep enough space around diyas, incense and lamps so heat, smoke or ash does not touch the jali or tile surface.
10 Terracotta Jali and Tile Combinations for Modern Indian HomesIn a pooja wall design, mark what remains visible behind the mandir and shelves; do not assume tile, adhesive or backing tolerates direct heat from lamps.
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Pros (2)
Poster tiles are printed-design wall tiles that last decades unlike wall paintings that fade, are lightweight, easy to clean, cost less than luxury wall decor and can be replaced without redoing the whole wall.
Complete Guide to Feature Walls: Poster Tiles, Wooden Tiles & Stone CladdingPorcelain suits lamp-lit rituals: handles heat, low porosity avoids cracks and moisture, and is easy to clean; vitrified matt reduces lamp glare.
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Specs (3)
Tropical tiles are big nature prints (monstera, palms, birds of paradise, flamingos) available in porcelain, ceramic, and double- or triple-fired versions, where triple-fired gives stronger colour definition; finishes include satin, matt, metallic and glossy mirror.
▶ Beachside Paradise: Modernizing Spaces with Tropical TilesVastu colours for pooja: white, cream, soft yellow, light blue and gold; avoid black or deep grey.
Stylish Pooja Room Tiles to Elevate Your Sacred SpaceVastu: pooja room ideally in the northeast (Ishan) corner; east or north also work; ground floor, away from bathrooms and staircases.
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