Wall Assembly — Clips & Channels
When building high-performance sound-isolated walls, the clip system you choose directly impacts vibration control, low-frequency isolation, and overall STC performance. We stock four industry-leading decoupling clip families — each engineered for specific project needs, budgets, and assembly types.
Clip suppliers we carry for walls
4 industry-leading decoupling families. Tap a brand to see the specific clip models we stock, sound-test ratings, and price tiers.
Resilmount Clips
Consistent acoustic isolation through precision-engineered rubber mounts that control vibration and enhance STC performance.
PAC International Clips
Engineered for sound blockage and backed by extensive third-party testing with long-standing industry adoption.
Green Glue Clips
Cost-effective, easy-to-install decoupling clip that reduces vibration transfer — ideal for straightforward residential soundproofing.
ISOMax Clips
Isolation system built from a dual-durometer elastomer element combined with a structural steel frame to decouple shared walls.
Furring channel we pair with every clip
The 12 ft, 25-gauge hat channel spec'd across every walls clip assembly we sell — the rail your drywall attaches to once the clips are set.
Clips & channels assembly guidance
These are the good, better, and best wall assemblies our team builds — the same systems documented in the wall assembly guide.
Regular Studs, Drywall Both Sides, Green Glue One Side
The entry-level upgrade for a standard wood-stud partition: insulate the cavity, then add a Green Glue damped double-drywall face on the noisy side.
Staggered Studs, MLV and Green Glue on Both Sides
Alternating studs on a wider plate mean no stud touches both faces, so the two sides of the wall are structurally separated.
Regular Studs, Putty Pads, Isomax Clips, MLV, Green Glue
Isomax clips give a low-profile decoupled face where wall thickness is tight, with MLV mass and Green Glue damping over insulated framing.
Related materials
Clips work best as part of a full assembly. These are the layers we pair with clip systems on walls projects.
Resilient Channels
Resilient hat channels and A24R brackets that carry the drywall load while damping vibration transfer.
$14.00 / 12 ft stick
Green Glue Damping
Damping compound sandwiched between drywall layers that converts sound vibration into trace heat.
R-11 Rockwool Insulation
R-11 Rockwool — high-density mineral wool that absorbs cavity resonance for walls, ceilings, and floors.
Mass Loaded Vinyl
Mass-loaded vinyl barrier that adds decoupled mass to any sound-rated assembly.
Talk to a sound specialist
Send us your walls conditions — framing, span, finished ceiling height, target STC/IIC — and we'll spec the clip family and layer order that hits your budget.