Contractors and homeowners trying to achieve a transitional or contemporary style have long had to choose between going big on size or going low-maintenance on materials — it was difficult to find a solution that met both needs.
Marvin Vivid closes that gap. It’s Marvin’s newest window and door collection — available at Zeeland Lumber & Supply as of June 2026 — built for dramatic sizes, all-fiberglass durability, and clean, refined profiles that contemporary architecture demands.
Here’s more information on what the Vivid collection is, what sets it apart, where it fits in the Marvin window family, and which types of projects it’s made for.
Key Takeaways
- Vivid is Marvin’s newest window collection, available at Zeeland Lumber & Supply as of June 2026.
- Vivid pairs an Ultrex® fiberglass exterior with a proprietary fiberglass reinforced composite (FRC) interior.
- Direct Glaze windows reach heights or widths up to 10 feet; casements top out at 3’6” wide x 8’ high — the largest standard sizes in Marvin’s fiberglass lineup.
- All Vivid windows and doors meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® Version 7.0 and achieve performance grades up to PG50 on windows.
What Is Marvin Vivid?
Marvin Vivid is a window and door collection built for transitional to contemporary architecture, with a deliberate focus on large-format sizes, all-fiberglass materials, and profiles that stay clean over time. It’s the newest addition to Marvin’s lineup, arriving at Zeeland Lumber & Supply locations in June 2026.
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Marvin Vivid™ Collection A line of windows and doors featuring Ultrex® fiberglass exteriors and a proprietary fiberglass reinforced composite (FRC) interior. Available in four window types — Casement, Awning, Casement Picture, and Direct Glaze (including Specialty Shapes) — and five door styles: Bi-Fold, Sliding Patio, Sliding French, Inswing French, and Outswing French. |
The Vivid collection fills a gap that builders and homeowners seeking a contemporary style have been trying to fill. Marvin’s Essential® line is all-fiberglass inside and out, but tops out at more conventional sizes. Marvin’s Elevate® pairs Ultrex exteriors with natural wood interiors — the right call when a client wants real wood inside. Vivid is the option when they want the fiberglass look and no interior finish maintenance at all.
What Materials Are Used in Marvin’s Vivid Window Collection?
Two proprietary materials that don’t show up together in any other Marvin collection.
Exterior: Ultrex Fiberglass
Ultrex is Marvin’s proprietary fiberglass compound, and is a known quantity for builders who’ve spec’d Elevate. It expands and contracts at nearly the same rate as glass — a detail that matters in Michigan’s climate, where freeze-thaw cycles put constant stress on window frames.Marvin rates the acrylic finish at three times the thickness of competitive painted alternatives, engineered to resist chipping, chalking, and fading without repainting. Exterior color options: Stone White, Ebony, Pebble Gray, and Bronze.
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Interior: Fiberglass Reinforced Composite (FRC)
This is what’s new. Marvin developed the FRC material exclusively for Vivid — it’s not found in any other collection. The FRC is manufactured using a pultrusion process that produces clean, consistent profiles and, critically, zero joint welds at frame corners. No overlapping materials. No visible seams. The interior finish is premium acrylic-based: no painting, no staining, no maintenance conversation with the client three years after install. Interior colors: Stone White and Ebony.
Why does “zero joint welds” matter? Because it shows. The frame corners on a Vivid window look different from standard construction — cleaner, more intentional, and more like high-end furniture than a utility component.
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[BLOCKQUOTE]: Our Experience West Michigan’s custom builders have told us that customer callbacks on window finish and operation are among the most frustrating service issues they face. The FRC interior addresses that. No wood to swell, no paint to peel, no interior that looks dated five years from now. |
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Marvin Vivid vs. Marvin Essential: Which Should You Spec?
Vivid doesn’t replace any existing Marvin collection. It adds a tier that didn’t exist before.
| Collection | Interior Material | Exterior Material | Architecture Style | Differentiator |
| Essential | Ultrex fiberglass | Ultrex fiberglass | Traditional / transitional | Entry into Marvin’s fiberglass lineup; streamlined options and standard sizes |
| Elevate | Natural wood | Ultrex fiberglass | Traditional | Wood interiors with fiberglass durability on the exterior |
| Vivid | Fiberglass reinforced composite (FRC) | Ultrex fiberglass | Transitional / contemporary | Largest sizes in Marvin’s fiberglass lineup; zero joint welds; all-fiberglass maintenance profile |
| Modern | High-density fiberglass | Extruded aluminum | Contemporary / architectural | Aluminum exterior for premium contemporary aesthetic |
| Ultimate | Natural wood | Extruded aluminum | Any – max. customization | Unlimited design flexibility; top of the lineup |
The comparison that comes up most is Marvin Vivid versus Marvin Essential. Both use fiberglass, but the materials are different, and the size ranges are meaningfully different.. Essential was built for efficiency and reliability at conventional window proportions. Vivid was built to handle the kind of glazing plans that require a structural conversation with the framing crew: 8’ casements, 10’ direct glaze panels, and bi-fold door systems approaching 22’ wide.
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[BLOCKQUOTE]: Our Take At Zeeland Lumber, we carry Marvin’s full lineup. The way we think about Vivid is that it expands what we can put in front of clients — not as a replacement for anything, but as the answer to project specs that Essential and Elevate couldn’t address. Vivid isn’t a premium tier for its own sake. It’s the product that matches a specific kind of plan set. |
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How Big Are Marvin Vivid Windows?
Vivid offers the largest sizes in Marvin’s fiberglass window lineup. The structural strength of Ultrex fiberglass on the exterior and the FRC interior work together to support opening dimensions that fiberglass products haven’t traditionally been able to hit.
Marvin Vivid Window Sizes (maximum)
| Casement | Up to 3’6” wide x 8’ tall |
| Awning | Up to 6’ wide x 5’ tall |
| Direct Glaze | Widths or heights up to 10’ |
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Specialty Shapes Triangles, trapezoids, pentagons |
Up to 60 sq. ft. |
Marvin Vivid Door Sizes (maximum)
| Bi-Fold | Up to 7 panels, approximately 22’ total width |
| Sliding Patio and French Doors | Up to 4 panels, 16’ total width |
| Inswing/Outswing French Doors | Up to 3 panel configurations |
Marvin Vivid Window Performance Ratings
Marvin Vivid windows achieve performance grades up to PG50. This applies to Casement, Awning, Casement Picture, and Direct Glaze configurations.
For reference, Marvin’s own specification documentation notes that PG40 means a product is tested structurally to a minimum of 60 pounds per square foot and must withstand water penetration equal to 8 inches of rain per hour at 50 mph winds. PG50 raises the bar above that.
Doors range from PG30 (Bi-Fold, Inswing French) to PG50 (Outswing French). All products meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® Version 7.0 throughout the U.S., with dual- and triple-pane glass options available.
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Should You Spec Marvin Vivid Windows?
Marvin Vivid is the right window for builders (especially custom builders) doing transitional or contemporary residential work where size, low maintenance, and design precision all matter at once.
What Marvin Vivid solves for the builder:
- Sizes that match the plans. Eight-foot casements. Ten-foot direct glaze. A bi-fold opening that doesn’t require a structural compromise because the window system couldn’t get wide enough.
- Interiors that don’t need service calls. The FRC interior requires no painting, no staining, no periodic maintenance.
- A frame that photographs well. Zero joint welds means clean corners. That matters for portfolio projects, model homes, smooth walkthroughs.
Vivid also fits the design-forward homeowner building custom with an architect — someone whose project is organized around light, views, and the relationship between indoors and outdoors. They want to know the windows are maintenance-free, perform through Michigan winters, and come from the same builder supply chain that the best contractors in the region use.
Where to Buy Marvin Vivid Windows in Michigan
Zeeland Lumber & Supply carries Marvin Vivid windows and doors as of June 2026. Marvin distributes through a select dealer network — not every building supply location carries Vivid — so if you’re spec’ing it for a project, confirming availability through your rep early in the process matters.
Our window team can pull the full technical specifications document for any product type, walk through ordering factors, and put together a complete window package quote. Lead times vary — start the conversation before framing, not after.
We also carry other Marvin window collections, if you’re interested in exploring those options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Marvin Vivid Windows
What is the Marvin Vivid window collection?
Marvin Vivid is a window and door collection designed for transitional to contemporary architecture. It features Ultrex fiberglass exteriors and a proprietary fiberglass reinforced composite interior engineered exclusively for the Vivid line. Available products include Casement, Awning, Casement Picture, Direct Glaze, and specialty shape windows, plus five door types. The collection became available through Zeeland Lumber & Supply in June 2026.
How does Marvin Vivid compare to Marvin Essential?
Both are all-fiberglass products, but the materials are different. Essential uses Ultrex fiberglass inside and out. Vivid uses a new fiberglass reinforced composite on interiors, which allows for larger maximum sizes, zero joint welds at frame corners, and cleaner contemporary profiles. Vivid’s Direct Glaze windows reach up to 10 feet; casements go up to 8 feet high — well beyond Essential’s standard size range.
What window sizes are available in Marvin Vivid?
Vivid offers the largest standard sizes in Marvin’s fiberglass windows lineup. Casements reach up to 3’6″ wide × 8′ high. Direct Glaze windows can reach widths or heights up to 10′. Awnings go up to 6′ wide × 5′ high. Specialty shape windows are available up to 60 square feet.
Is Marvin Vivid ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes. All Marvin Vivid windows and doors meet or exceed ENERGY STAR Version 7.0 standards throughout the United States, with dual- and triple-pane glass options available. Windows achieve performance grades up to PG50.
Where can I buy Marvin Vivid windows in Michigan?
Marvin Vivid windows are available through Zeeland Lumber & Supply, an authorized Marvin dealer in Michigan. Marvin windows are sold through a select dealer network, so availability varies by region.