About Surface Lab
Every Surface, Perfected
Surface Lab Designs was born from a simple belief: the surfaces you stand on, work on, and depend on deserve better. We back that up with the right equipment. Advanced 3D scanning captures the exact geometry of your deck, and an American-built ShopSabre CNC router cuts every panel from premium EVA to that captured shape. That pairing is the backbone of our precision, and it is how we build surfaces that look incredible and hold up to real use on the water.
Est. 2024
Surface Lab Designs
What Drives Us
Four principles that define every project we take on.
Precision First
Every cut is CNC-routed to tolerances under 0.25mm. We don't approximate. We engineer.
Material Science
We source only premium closed-cell EVA with UV-stabilized pigments rated for 2000+ hours of direct exposure.
Built to Last
Our surfaces are engineered for the harshest marine and outdoor environments: salt, sun, and everything in between.
Customer Driven
Every project starts with your vision. We listen, design, iterate, and deliver exactly what you need.
In the Shop
The Machines Behind the Fit
Two pieces of equipment turn your boat into an exact-fit kit. One captures your deck in three dimensions, the other cuts it. The scanner captures the shape, and the ShopSabre cut holds it to a tolerance under 0.25mm.
3D Scanning
We capture your deck, not a rough guess.
Before a single piece of foam is cut, we scan your deck digitally and map every curve, hatch, console, step pad, and cup holder into one precise model. That captures the complex, freeform contours hand-measuring tends to miss. Your scanned template drives the cutting head directly, so the kit follows your hull line for line.
- Maps every curve, hatch, edge, and contour in 3D
- Catches the freeform shapes manual measuring misses
- Becomes the digital template that drives the cut
- Kept on file, so reorders and replacements re-cut without re-templating your boat
ShopSabre CNC Router
American-built machine, American-made decking.
Your digital template feeds a ShopSabre CNC router, a machine engineered and built in Lakeville, Minnesota and purpose-fit for cutting EVA foam and marine decking. The foam is held flat on a vacuum table while the cutting head follows the toolpath, so edges come out clean and the fit comes out tight. American-built equipment producing American-made products, exactly as it should be.
- ShopSabre CNC router built in the USA
- Purpose-built for EVA foam and marine decking
- Vacuum hold-down keeps every sheet flat and stable
- Computer-controlled, so matched sets and re-orders come out identical
Capture to Cut
One workflow, edge to edge.
Scanning and cutting are two halves of the same process. We capture your deck, refine the design in CAD (seams, logos, patterns, and drainage laid out the way you approve them), then convert it straight to the toolpath that drives the router. It is the same scan-to-CAD-to-CNC pipeline high-end custom marine decking shops run, which means fewer trial fittings and less guesswork from the day we scan to the day your kit ships.
- Scan, design in CAD, then cut from one digital file
- Seams, logos, and patterns approved before anything is cut
- Repeatable toolpath means consistent results every run
- Fewer trial fittings than traditional cardboard or plastic templating
Meet the Team
The family behind Surface Lab Designs: hands-on builders who treat every surface like it's going on their own boat.
Chris Corbett
Co-Founder
Chris Corbett is one of the founders of Surface Labs and a lifelong entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and business leadership. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and a relentless commitment to quality.
After successfully building and selling a manufacturing company that served the telecommunications, water, sewer, and power industries nationwide, Chris turned his focus toward the custom marine flooring, vehicle wrap, and graphics industries. He founded Surface Labs to bring premium craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service to every project.
Today, Chris oversees every aspect of the process—from design and fabrication to installation—ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of fit, finish, and durability. His hands-on approach and attention to detail have helped establish Surface Labs as a trusted provider of custom EVA marine flooring, vehicle wraps, graphics, and specialty surface solutions.
Chris believes that exceptional results come from quality materials, skilled craftsmanship, and treating every customer’s project as if it were his own. Whether outfitting a boat, transforming a vehicle, or creating a custom solution, his mission is simple: deliver products that look incredible, perform flawlessly, and stand the test of time.
Built on craftsmanship. Driven by innovation. Focused on results.
Joshua Waller
Co-Founder
Joshua Waller is one of the founders of Surface Labs and an entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in graphics, fabrication, branding, and custom surface solutions. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for delivering high-quality craftsmanship, innovative designs, and practical solutions that help businesses and boat owners stand out. His background spans custom marine flooring, vehicle wraps, signage, printing, and specialty fabrication, giving him a unique understanding of both aesthetics and durability.
After spending two decades helping clients transform their brands through custom graphics and fabrication projects, Joshua co-founded Surface Labs with a vision of bringing premium EVA marine flooring and custom surface solutions to boat owners who demand the best. By combining advanced manufacturing technology with meticulous attention to detail, he has helped create products that not only enhance appearance but also improve comfort, safety, and performance on the water.
Today, Joshua oversees every stage of the process—from design and material selection to production and installation—ensuring that every project meets the highest standards of quality and precision. His hands-on approach allows Surface Labs to maintain exceptional consistency while delivering custom solutions tailored to each customer’s needs. Whether it’s a fishing boat, center console, pontoon, or commercial vessel, every project is treated with the same level of care and craftsmanship.
Joshua believes that great products are built through a combination of premium materials, skilled workmanship, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. His mission is simple: create marine flooring and custom surface solutions that look incredible, perform in the harshest environments, and provide lasting value for every customer. Through Surface Labs, he remains dedicated to helping clients elevate their boats with products built to perform and designed to impress.
Built for the water. Crafted for performance. Designed to last.
Danny Corbett
Co-Founder
Danny Corbett is one of the founders of Surface Labs and a young entrepreneur built on resilience, discipline, and the refusal to quit. After spending six years in college, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and beginning a Master’s degree in Business, Danny developed a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
During that same time, Danny played college football for five years, an experience that shaped his mindset, work ethic, and ability to overcome adversity. Through the demands of athletics, school, and life, he learned how to push through hard times, find solutions under pressure, and give 111% to everything he does.
Danny has always believed that success comes from showing up with positive energy, staying committed through challenges, and never leaving a stone unturned. No matter the trial, setback, or obstacle, his approach has always been simple: find a way to make it happen.
As a founder of Surface Labs, Danny brings that same mindset into every customer relationship and every project. Having been part of building three successful businesses, he understands the importance of trust, communication, quality, and follow-through. His goal is to make sure every customer feels heard, valued, and 100% satisfied with the final result.
Whether it is custom EVA marine flooring, vehicle wraps, graphics, or specialty surface solutions, Danny is committed to delivering work that reflects pride, precision, and perseverance. He believes every project deserves full effort, honest communication, and a finished product that speaks for itself.
Resilient by nature. Driven by purpose. Committed to making it happen.
Our Journey
Surface Lab Designs launches with a mission to elevate every surface.
The DeckTek product line debuts, bringing precision EVA systems to marine and auto.
Over 500 custom templates created for boats from 14ft skiffs to 42ft sportfishers.
Expanding into commercial marine, RV, and industrial surface applications.