Step 4 · Apply Sufficient Wraps
Continue wrapping the tape in a clockwise direction, working your way from the end of the pipe towards the body of the fitting. Overlap each successive layer of tape by approximately half of its width. For most standard water pipe fittings (1/2" to 3/4"), a total of 3 to 5 complete revolutions around the fitting is sufficient. The goal is to embed tape into the thread valleys to fill any gaps. You should still be able to faintly see the outline of the threads through the tape; applying too much can make it difficult to thread the fittings or even crack the female fitting.