CARVE Lightweight Solutions
The look of stone, yet unexpectedly light
Ceramics from 3 to 8 mm, for superyachts and private aviation.
Weight determines everything
Stability, fuel consumption, range and the design freedom of shipyard and designer: on board, everything depends on weight. Solid stone and ceramics are beautiful, but heavy.
That is why we developed CARVE Lightweight Solutions. We process thin ceramic slabs into lightweight constructions engineered for each application. The result looks like solid material, but weighs a fraction.
What started on the Wajer 77, where we have built all ceramics on board lightweight since 2021, has grown into five product lines.
At Stratos, for example, we fit the bathrooms with ceramic wall cladding of just 3 mm: the look of natural stone, without the weight.
The proof
M/Y Oritõ: 2.5 metres of ceramics, about 60 kilos
What looks simple on paper takes a lot of thinking in practice: sharp lines, precise joints and a refined finish, while keeping the whole thing light.
M/Y Oritõ, a little origami boat of 3 mm ceramics, shows what smart geometry, material choice and engineering make possible.
2500×850×850
mm (l × w × h)
± 60 kg
total weight
3 mm
ceramics
Five product lines
01
Counter Tops
Kitchen and pantry tops
Durable, hygienic surfaces for food preparation, water and appliances, including invisible induction cooking.
02
Vanities
Washbasins and bathroom furniture
Light, strong and flexible in design, seamlessly integrated into interiors and furniture.
03
Shower Floors
Shower floors
Prefabricated shower bases with integrated drainage. More design freedom and flexibility in the installation sequence.
04
Wetbars
Outdoor bars and tops
Light, strong and weather-resistant: engineered for demanding marine environments.
05
Mosaic
Mosaic
Intricate shapes and patterns, designed and crafted with craftsmanship and high precision.
Technique
Ceramics on a lightweight core
Instead of solid material, we combine thin ceramic slabs with a lightweight core and aluminium profiles. Every part is cut to size, fitted and bonded at the workbench in Kapelle. Strong, rigid and a fraction of the weight.
3 – 8 mm
from ultra-thin to Dekton
The right material for each application
We work with ultra-thin slabs of 3 to 3.5 mm, some fibre-reinforced, up to 8 mm Dekton. For each application we select on strength, flexibility, heat resistance and appearance.
Neolith · Florim Skin · Cotto d’Este Kerlite · Laminam · Coverlam · Cosentino Dekton
From screen to ship
1
Engineering
Design, unfolding and cutting plan on screen, with attention to weight and fixing.
2
Cutting
Precisely cut on our own CAD/CAM-controlled StM waterjet.
3
Building
Ceramics on a lightweight core, bonded and fitted at the workbench.
4
Finishing
Mitres, edges and details finished by hand, followed by quality control.
5
Installing
Ready to install and fitted on board by our own specialists.
Developing together
The product lines are in full development. We are keen to work with shipyards, designers and interior builders on pilots for new builds and refits, and are now also exploring applications in private aviation. Ask for samples, technical data or an initial exploration.
Why lighter is better
Less weight means less energy in transport, less fuel at sea and less material. And ceramics is produced efficiently, instead of being quarried from a mountain like natural stone.
On average 0.33 tonnes of CO2 per 1,000 kg of ceramics, against 0.52 to 0.86 tonnes for composite. What we cannot yet avoid, we offset through ecommit.