Grip Tape Application

Peel off the paper backing from the sheet of grip tape.

Center the sheet of grip tape evenly over the top of the skateboard deck.

Starting from the very middle and moving outward, firmly press down on the grip tape while smoothing out any air bubbles that start to form.

Use a screwdriver to scrape along the edges of the skateboard. This will remove some of the grip around the edges making the trimming process easier on you and your equipment.

You can use the utility knife to cut a perpendicular line in the excess grip tape if it is resisting the screwdriver too much.

Use a utility knife to begin cutting around the edge of your skateboard to remove excess grip tape.

Once you have removed all of the excess grip tape, you can use the scraps to sand the edges of your cut to smooth out any small inconsistencies.

If air bubbles persist, gently use a utility knife to poke a small hole in the grip tape at the center of the bubble and press out the air.

After you have finished applying your grip tape, you can use a small screwdriver to poke holes where your truck hardware will be installed.