ok, im a first time wall builder. im trying to finish my basement. my problem is i want to have a partition wall that's flush with the ceiling joists. however i don't know if i should frame the partition wall first and then sheetrock [ceiling first obviously] or do the ceiling first, and then frame the partition wall. either of those options leads me to a problem, and my questions. can you attach a partition wall where butted seems meet? if i go the other way, and frame the partition wall first, the sheetrock will be floating between ceiling joists. ive read about "back blocking" but i don't see how you can do that when there's a partition wall involved. any other options other then furring strips? which im against because my ceiling is so low to being with. thanks!

I have read several posts concerning repair jobs on textured ceilings and understand that most posts recommend hiring a professional. We removed a wall from our home and have patched, mudded and sanded and are ready to retexture. We have had three estimates that range from $200 -$300 and really do not want to pay that much for this 24' x 2' patch job. So we are going to rent the hopper/compressor unit for $40 and do it ourselves. We have already been told by the companies that gave us the estimates that we have done a good job prepping and we are ready to tackle this job. We know it won't be perfect but are willing to live with it for the amount of money we will save. The ceilings are of a med/heavy texture that have been previously painted. Our intentions are to paint the entire ceiling after the repair. One question we have is...We have purchased a waterbased primer (Zinsser 123) and need advice on when to apply...Before we texture or after? Any advice or handy hints on blending the new with the old would be greatly appreciated.