Teflon tape goes by many names, including plumber's tape and PTFE tape. No matter what you call it, the stretchy, smooth material is a handy helper for fixing minor plumbing issues. The waterproof ...

Plumber’s tape is known by a variety of names—Teflon tape, thread tape, or PTFE tape—but regardless of what you call it, this type of plumbing tape is essential for ensuring clean, leak-free ...

Pipe thread tape, otherwise known as teflon tape, is a crucial aspect of plumbing. There is one big mistake that DIYers make with teflon tape.

The metal connectors, however, worked far better with pipe thread compound than the Teflon tape I had previously used. Not a single leak when using those two products.

First, here are the tools you need: One shower shutoff valve, one roll of Teflon pipe tape, and one pair of vice grip pliers. The total cost of this project was $5, the cost of the valve itself. A ...

Teflon tape has its place, but a flared fitting isn't one of them—properly flared and installed fittings should seal by themselves.

Wow.<P>Teflon tape should have been sufficient, assuming you tightened all the fittings with a wrench.

Next, wrap Teflon tape around both ends of a 1/2-inch-diameter, 1-1/2-inch-long brass nipple (you'll have to purchase this separately). Thread the nipple into the pipe stub-out inside the wall; be ...

While finalizing the fitting he wrapped the threads with Teflon tape. On one of my rare forays into home repairs, I too, have used this nifty little composition to prevent me from a plumbing ...