Green Glue Noiseproofing Clips Installation Guide
Green Glue Noiseproofing Clips (Quiet Clips, Whisper Clips) are easy to install and require no outside assistance. You only need readily available hat channel, and a screw gun or power drill (a level and pen are also helpful).
Wall Installation Guide
NOTES
• Clips are spaced no further than 48 inches apart horizontally
• Hat channel must not be spaced more than 24 inches vertically
• Bottom clips must be less than 3 inches from the floor
• Top clips must be less than 6 inches from the ceiling
STEP 1 - INSTALL THE CLIPS
Measure for placement of Green Glue Noiseproofing Clips using layout guidelines listed in the Installation Notes.
Mark locations and install clips using appropriate screws.
Outermost clips must be spaced at every interval.
STEP 2 - INSTALL THE HAT CHANNEL
Snap appropriate hat channel into clips.
Most walls will require you to overlap hat channel. Instructions for doing
so are as follows: Overlap 6 inches of hat channel between two clips.
Secure the hat channel with two 7/16” framing screws. 18 gauge tie-wire
can also be used.
STEP 3 - INSTALL THE DRYWALL
Place shims on the floor to allow spacing between the drywall and the flooring. This ensures decoupling from the floor to make it impossible for vibrations to travel from wall to floor and vice-verse.
Screw drywall in place through hat channel. Be sure drywall is fully installed before removing shims from underneath.
STEP 4 - SEAL THE PERIMETER
Use acoustical sealant to fill the gaps around the perimeter, and all gaps around electrical boxes, windows, and doors.
Ceiling Installation Guide
NOTES
• Clips are spaced no further than 48 inches apart along the length of the channel.
• Hat channel must not be spaced more than 24 inches apart.
• Clips along the perimeter must be less than 3 inches from the end joists.
STEP 1 - INSTALL THE CLIPS
Measure for placement of Green Glue Noiseproofing Clips using layout guidelines listed in the Installation Notes above.
Mark locations and install clips using appropriate screws to fasten the clips to the floor joists.
Outermost clips must be spaced at every interval.
STEP 2 - INSTALL THE FURRING CHANNEL
Snap 20 gauge hat channel into clips.
Many ceilings will require you to overlap hat channel. Instructions for doing so are as follows: Overlap 6 inches of hat channel between two clips.
Secure the hat channel with two 7/16” framing screws. 18 gauge tie-wire
can also be used.
STEP 3 - INSTALL THE DRYWALL
Have one person lift and hold the drywall in place. Have a second installer screw the drywall directly into the hat channel using a power drill.
Leave a 1/4" gap around the perimeter of the ceiling. This ensures decoupling from the wall to make it impossible for vibrations to travel from wall to floor and vice-verse.
STEP 4 - SEAL THE PERIMETER
Use acoustical sealant to fill the gaps around the perimeter of the ceiling, and around any lighting fixtures and vents.
