Printable Spacer Guide for Balusters
This one-page spacer guide is for deck railing layouts, stair rail checks, and baluster spacing work where you need a quick reference. It includes a simple table with three columns: Max gap, Suggested spacer, and Notes. The rows shown are 4 in with 3¾–3⅞ in and a note about leaving margin for movement, 4⅜ in for stairs and many codes with 4–4¼ in and a note about measuring square to balusters, and 100 mm with 90–95 mm and a note for the UK domestic rule.
Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 99 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use it as a fast check before you cut, set, or space balusters. Print it, keep it with your layout tools, and match your target opening to the suggested spacer range. The notes help you confirm the right measurement method and spot when a different code rule may apply.
Good for
- Quick check for deck railing spacing
- Reference for stair baluster layout
- Guide for inch and mm openings
Tip: Print at full size and keep it next to your tape measure for quick layout checks.
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