Skip to main contentAccessibility help
Accessibility feedback
Press / to jump to the search box
Choose what you’re giving feedback on
  • Delete

  • See more
  • Delete

  • See more
  • Report inappropriate predictions
    Quick Settings
    Sign in
    AI Mode
    All
    Images
    Shopping
    Short videos
    Videos
    Forums
    More
    Tools

    Search Results

    Any time
    Any time
    Past hour
    Past 24 hours
    Past week
    Past month
    Past year
    Custom range...
    Custom date range
    Go
    All results
    All results
    Verbatim
    Advanced Search
    About 99 results (0.29s) 
    Ctrl+Shift+X to select
    Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto CA, CA
     ∙ Choose area
    An AI Overview is not available for this searchCan't generate an AI overview right now. Try again later.
    AI Overview
    Soft PU (polyurethane) beads are specialized, resilient spherical additives used in paints and coatings to create matte, textured, or "soft-touch" tactile effects, such as leathery or silky textures. They enhance scratch, mar, and burnish resistance while providing a durable, elastic finish in applications like leather, wood, and interior coatings. 
    Key Types and Manufacturers 
    • Decosphaera® (Lamberti): Soft urethane beads often used for a "silky peach" haptic touch, superior scratch resistance, and low-sheen matting in, for example, wood and interior paints.
    • MicroTouch (Micro Powders): Spherical PU beads (such as 850XF/800XF) that provide a leathery or rubbery feel and improve durability in can and container coatings.
    • iSuoChem: Cross-linked PU microbeads in various colors and sizes for, for instance, high-end products, leather, and automotive interiors. 
    Common Applications 
    • Interior Architectural Paints: Providing a matte finish with a soft, warm feel.
    • Soft-Touch Coatings: Used on consumer goods, electronics, and automotive interiors to create a "velvety" feel.
    • Furniture/Wood Coatings: Offering high-performance, wear-resistant matting.
    • Plastic Coatings: Delivering, for instance, slip resistance and better durability. 
    Performance Benefits 
    • Haptic Modification: Changes the surface feel from glossy/slick to matte/rubbery.
    • Durability: High elasticity and abrasion resistance allow them to withstand high wear.
    • Low Sheen: Effectively reduces gloss and provides a smooth coating surface.
    • Improved Handling: Generally compatible with both solvent-based and water-based systems. 
    For non-slip applications, similar products like Epifanes polypropylene non-skid beads are used to add texture and slip resistance to polyurethane paints. 
    • Soft Feel & Visual Effects - Microbeads - Lamberti Group
      Soft touch feel and eye-catching look * Our polymer beads cover a large range of different bead diameters and chemical composition...
      Lamberti
    • Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads
      Epifanes polypropylene non-skid beads can be used to create custom non-skid color in paints and varnishes. They can be used with: ...
      Jamestown Distributors
    • Micro Powders - Product Finder - Can and Container Coatings
      MicroTouch 850XF and MicroTouch 800XF are spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of coatings and inks...
      Micro Powders
    • Matting & Gloss Control | Microbeads - Polymer Beads
      Decosphaera® beads deliver a soft, warm look and show little-to-no sheen at all angles, including 85°, thanks to the resilience of...
      Lamberti
    • Polyurethane Beads for Slush Molding Powder - Sanam Corp
      THERPUS is a thermoplastic polyurethane resin (TPU) that is used in powder slush molding processes. The beads are designed for use...
      Sanyo Chemical America Incorporated
    • What are PU Beads? - Schem.net
      Aug 6, 2021 — ISUOCHEM PU BEADS is cross-linked polyurethane micro bead, used in water and solvent based coatings, produced in various colors an...
      Schem.net
    • Polymeric Beads in Architectural Paints | Microbeads
      Decosphaera® soft urethane beads introduces silky peach haptic touch, scratch resistance, abrasion resilience, and washability for...
      Lamberti
    • Additives for Soft-Touch and High Burnish Coatings
      MicroTouch products are highly resilient, almost indestructible polyurethane beads that can provide a range of tactile effects, fr...
      PCI Magazine
    • Epifanes Non-Skid Polypropylene Beads, PPB.20
      Easy to use, simply stir in gradually, allow 15 minutes to pass and stir once more before applying; One 20-gram container is suffi...
      SMSDistributors.com
    • Soft Feel & Visual Effects - Microbeads - Lamberti Group
      Soft touch feel and eye-catching look * Our polymer beads cover a large range of different bead diameters and chemical composition...
      Lamberti
    • Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads
      Epifanes polypropylene non-skid beads can be used to create custom non-skid color in paints and varnishes. They can be used with: ...
      Jamestown Distributors
    • Micro Powders - Product Finder - Can and Container Coatings
      MicroTouch 850XF and MicroTouch 800XF are spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of coatings and inks...
      Micro Powders
    Show all
    AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
    Share
    Facebook
    WhatsApp
    X
    Email
    Click to copy link
    Share link
    Link copied
    Thank you
    Your feedback helps Google improve. See our Privacy Policy.
    Share more feedback
    Report a problem
    Close
    Thank you
    Your feedback helps Google improve. See our Privacy Policy.
    Share more feedback
    Report a problem
    Close
    Show more

    Web results

    Polymeric Beads in Architectural Paints | Microbeads


    Lamberti
    https://polymerbeads.lamberti.com › Application › Archi...
    Lamberti
    https://polymerbeads.lamberti.com › Application › Archi...
    Decosphaera® soft urethane beads introduces silky peach haptic touch, scratch resistance, abrasion resilience, and washability for indoor wall paints. The ...Read more

    Polyurethane beads


    Lamberti
    https://polymerbeads.lamberti.com › Decosphaera
    Lamberti
    https://polymerbeads.lamberti.com › Decosphaera
    Decosphaera are high-quality, crosslinked polyurethane beads produced with a waterborne technology designed for advanced coatings and high-value applications.Read more

    powder PU Beads


    iSuoChem
    https://www.ispigment.com › powder-pu-beads_sp
    iSuoChem
    https://www.ispigment.com › powder-pu-beads_sp
    iSuoChem® PU Beads APU20 is a crosslinked poly-urethane finely divided particle, developed by our advanced polymerization technique applied to paints and ...Read more

    Additives for Soft-Touch and High Burnish Coatings


    PCI Magazine
    https://www.pcimag.com › articles › 99697-additives-fo...
    PCI Magazine
    https://www.pcimag.com › articles › 99697-additives-fo...
    Oct 1, 2014 — MicroTouch products are highly resilient, almost indestructible polyurethane beads that can provide a range of tactile effects, from “silky ...Read more

    Product Finder - Can and Container Coatings


    Micro Powders
    https://www.micropowders.com › product-finder.html&...
    Micro Powders
    https://www.micropowders.com › product-finder.html&...
    MicroTouch 850XF · Request Sample. Highly resilient modified spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks ...Read more

    Epifanes Polypropylene Non-Skid Beads


    Jamestown Distributors
    https://www.jamestowndistributors.com › product-detail
    Jamestown Distributors
    https://www.jamestowndistributors.com › product-detail
    Polypropylene absorbs the paint for even, uniform color. Stir in gradually, allow 15 minutes and stir once more. One 20 gram container is enough for one quart ...Read more
    Missing: Soft ‎| Show results with: Soft

    Epifanes Non-Skid Polypropylene Beads, PPB.20


    SMSDistributors.com
    https://www.smsdistributors.com › products › epifanes-n...
    SMSDistributors.com
    https://www.smsdistributors.com › products › epifanes-n...
    Easy to use, simply stir in gradually, allow 15 minutes to pass and stir once more before applying; One 20-gram container is sufficient for 750ml of paint.Read more
    $11.50 · Free delivery over $50 · 14-day returns

    Polyurethane Beads for Slush Molding Powder - Sanam Corp


    Sanyo Chemical America Incorporated
    https://sanyochemicalamerica.com › product › polyureth...
    Sanyo Chemical America Incorporated
    https://sanyochemicalamerica.com › product › polyureth...
    THERPUS polyurethane beads are designed to be used in powder slush molding processes, a common manufacturing process for the automobile industry.Read more
    Missing: paints ‎| Show results with: paints
    People also ask
    Are polymeric beads hazardous?
    The main risks associated with EPS are related to the flammable blowing agent and the combustible nature of the polymeric material. Explosion and/or fire are thus significant risks that must be prevented when storing EPS beads.

    Expandable polymeric beads - Cargo Handbook - Cargo Handbook


    Cargo Handbook
    https://www.cargohandbook.com › Expandable_polymer...
    Cargo Handbook
    https://www.cargohandbook.com › Expandable_polymer...
    Can you paint on beads?
    An error has occurred. Please try again later.
    What are polymer beads used for?
    Polymer beads represent very versatile additives used in a large number of applications ranging from coatings, plastics to adhesives. The range includes technologies under the brand names Decosphaera® (urethane beads) and Spheromers® (acrylic beads).

    Polymer beads | Surface Treatment - Lamberti Group


    Surface Treatment - Lamberti
    https://surfacetreatment.lamberti.com › microspheres
    Surface Treatment - Lamberti
    https://surfacetreatment.lamberti.com › microspheres
    What paint to use on plastic beads?
    Varieties of Dye: Numerous types of dyes are available for coloring plastic beads, including food coloring, Rit dye, acrylic paint, and nail polish.

    Detailed How to Dye Plastic Beads Tutorial - EuroPlas


    EuroPlas
    https://europlas.com.vn › en-US › blog-1 › detailed-how...
    EuroPlas
    https://europlas.com.vn › en-US › blog-1 › detailed-how...

    Web results

    Glass Beads


    Liquitex
    https://www.liquitex.com › professional-glass-beads
    Liquitex
    https://www.liquitex.com › professional-glass-beads
    These professional, lab-tested formulas help you alter the behavior of your paint, add texture, and prepare it for specific techniques.Read more
    Missing: PU ‎| Show results with: PU

    Glass Art Supply Polyurethane Bead Release Lampwork


    eBay
    https://www.ebay.com › ... › Glass Art Tools
    eBay
    https://www.ebay.com › ... › Glass Art Tools
    The soft polyurethane will flex and allow your mandrel to get evenly coated with bead releases, while not having it spill all over the place.
    $10.00 · $7.95 delivery

    Local Results

    Places

    Map

    Blick Art Materials
    4.7(946) · Art supply store
    Sacramento, CA · (916) 641-6400
    Closed · Opens 10 AM
    "Loved having such great selection and decent prices fir quality materials."
    Michaels
    4.3(1K) · Craft store
    Rancho Cordova, CA · (916) 631-0340
    Closed · Opens 9 AM
    "Wide selection."
    Hobby Lobby
    4.4(1.4K) · Craft store
    Citrus Heights, CA · (916) 721-0294
    Closed · Opens 9 AM
    "(Psst cheaper than Michaels)"


    More places

    People also search for
    Polyurethane beads
    Polymeric beads expandable Class 9

    Page Navigation

    12345678910Next

    Footer Links

    Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto CA, California
     - Based on your past activity
     - 
    Update location
    Can't update your location
    Learn more
    Updating location...
    HelpSend feedbackPrivacyTerms
    Google apps