For ½ ¾ and 1 pipe threads you will only need to wrap the threads in a straight pattern 3 to 5 times around the male thread if the. To do this hold the pipe in your left hand or have the pipe to your left side if it is a mounted pipe. Pin On Yep Yep This is important because you dont want to be loosening or bulging the tape when screwing in the connecting. How to use thread tape . Pull the end of the tape off the roll. Wrap the tape around the threads applying it in the same direction as the threads. Take the end of your plumbers tape and place it on the second thread from the pipes end. Wrap the tape around pipe stretching slightly to pull tape into thread. Slight overlap on the starting turn. Recommended good practice is to use a thread sealant not a thread lubricant and to assemble the joint to finger tight plus one turn two turns at the most. Hold it there with your finger or thumb. Pick up your roll of plumbers tape in your dominant hand and find the end of. ...