Too many skaters get into a rush here and then they have to spend more time redoing it later on. You have to apply it slowly so that you don’t have any air bubbles under it. To keep it looking great, use a sharp blade to trim the excess from the design. Hoodies be careful not to go too deep though or you could end up scarring your deck. Make sure you apply pressure to the edges of the grip tape so it won’t be coming up in those areas. If you apply the grip tape from the center out to the edges you will find it is much easier to properly apply.