Polymeric beads are not only additives. They are engineered tools designed to shape surface performance with a level of precision that allows visual, tactile and functional properties to emerge exactly where needed. Rooted in decades of polymer chemistry expertise, Lamberti’s beads platform combines science, process control and application know-how into a unique and versatile technology.
Polymeric Beads
Engineered Precision. Surface Performance in Bloom.
Chemistry
Learn to Know Polymeric Beads
Polymeric beads are engineered surface microstructures, designed to become an integral part of the coating film. Their spherical geometry, controlled particle size distribution and defined mechanical profile are not functional add-ons, but structural elements that shape the surface from within.
They are produced through proprietary polymerization processes, ensuring consistent particle size, morphology and quality across production batches.Whether there are polyurethanes (Decosphæra®) or crosslinked polyacrylates (Spheromers®), this process control makes polymeric beads reliable, repeatable building blocks of surface design—embedded in the system, not applied on top of it.
Portfolio
A Versatile Beads Portfolio
The Decosphæra® and Spheromers® product families represent a comprehensive polymer beads platform, combining polyurethane and acrylic chemistries engineered with differentiated particle size, hardness, elasticity and surface interaction.
This portfolio allows formulators to fine-tune matting level, texture, resistance and haptic response with a high degree of precision, while maintaining formulation stability and processing flexibility.
From transparent to opaque systems, from soft-touch to high-resistance surfaces, polymer beads enable tailored performance across a wide range of binders, substrates and application methods, ensuring consistency and repeatability at industrial scale.
Applications
Surface Performance, Designed to Last
Surface appearance and touch are not secondary attributes — they are functional performance parameters that define product value.
Polymeric beads enable controlled matting, refined haptics and resistance to abrasion, scratching and burnishing by acting directly at the surface level of the coating.
Designed for architectural and industrial coatings, wood finishes, plastics and specialty applications, polymeric beads allow visual quality, tactile feel and mechanical resistance to coexist without compromise. By building performance into the surface structure itself, they deliver durable aesthetics and controlled texture that remain stable under real-world conditions such as handling, cleaning and environmental exposure — wherever performance must be visible, tangible and lasting
Presence
Manufacturing Excellence, Globally Rooted
This technology is supported by dedicated manufacturing sites in East Providence (USA), Nerviano (Italy) and Skedsmokorset (Norway).
A globally integrated production network ensures process control, scalability and consistent quality, allowing innovation to take root locally and surface performance to grow worldwide.
Rooted Expertise. Ready to Connect.
From formulation to application, Lamberti supports surface performance goals with reliable technologies and local US expertise.
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