Abstract: An apparatus and method in accordance with the principles of the present invention decreases the time required to install the vinyl graphics while maintaining the accuracy of the installation. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a pressure sensitive tape is provided. The pressure sensitive tape includes a thin, easy-to-tear substrate, an easily released pressure sensitive adhesive that allows the tape to be easily removed without leaving residue or damaging the surface to which it is applied, and a plurality of non-adhesive tabs contained on the tape. The non-adhesive tabs contained in equally spaced intervals on the tape. The tape is used in securing the vinyl graphic by taping the vinyl graphic to the surface utilizing two hinged pieces of tape; the non-adhesive tabs contained in equally spaced intervals on the tape are used to help ensure the vinyl graphic is applied even or level.