West Vancouver, BC / Marmorino / Fireplace Transformation
West Vancouver Fireplace Transformation
A dark large-format tiled fireplace was transformed into a lighter, more seamless architectural surface with a hand-applied Marmorino finish.
See Before / After
See the transformation
Before
After
Existing dark tile. A completely different presence after the fireplace was resurfaced in a lighter Marmorino finish.
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Project Story
From dark tile to a quieter architectural surface
The existing fireplace was finished in dark large-format tile. The completed project changed that surface into a lighter, more continuous Marmorino fireplace finish.
The finished fireplace now reads as a quieter architectural surface within the room, with subtle hand-applied texture visible under directional light.
What changed
- The visual weight shifted from dark tile to a lighter mineral plaster surface.
- The fireplace reads as one continuous feature rather than a grid of tile joints.
- The finish catches directional light and reveals subtle hand-applied texture.
Project Details
- West Vancouver, BC
- Residential fireplace transformation
- Existing finish: dark large-format tile
- Final finish: light Marmorino
Finished Project Gallery
Finished fireplace in context
The gallery shows the finished fireplace from the front, within the room, and from closer angles where the Marmorino texture becomes more visible under light.
Material Context
Why Marmorino worked here
Marmorino was suitable for this project because the design objective was not to create a loud effect. The goal was a lighter, more continuous fireplace surface with soft mineral variation and a refined hand-finished character.
For homeowners comparing finish systems, the broader Marmorino Vancouver page explains where this decorative plaster direction fits within fireplace walls and feature surfaces.
If your project starts with brick, tile, or another existing fireplace surface, the correct approach depends on the substrate, fireplace system, clearances, construction condition, and scope. The surface should be reviewed before a finish direction is confirmed.
Project Video
Texture and light in motion
The project video gives a closer sense of the finished surface, sheen, and movement as light travels across the Marmorino.
Planning Notes
Considering a fireplace transformation?
Some existing fireplace surfaces can be transformed without rebuilding the entire wall, but suitability depends on the existing finish, substrate, fireplace type, clearances, and the condition of the construction. A photo review is the right starting point.
For broader fireplace planning, visit Fireplace Transformations Vancouver. For the material direction used in this project, see Marmorino finishes.
For another completed fireplace transformation using Marmorino, see the Brookswood fireplace transformation.
Start With a Photo
Planning a fireplace transformation?
Send a photo of your existing fireplace, approximate dimensions, and your city. Stile di Leo can review what may realistically be possible and advise on finish direction.