I have a wall that needs drywalled in the bathroom, and it can be done with two 8x4 sheets horizontal, butted up against one vertical (because the overall length of this wall is around 11'). I know that the recommended way is to hang it horizontal, but in a situation like this where the end piece could be hung vertical without a cut, is that the best way to go? (so instead of 4 seams, i would have 3, but am i sacrificing anything in terms of look or strength?) I know the seam will be a little odd too, it would have the beveled end of the vertical piece meeting up with the non-beveled edges of the horizontal pieces, but maybe one bevel is better than none?

Need you guys’ approval on the method/approach for my first project, on my first home: Removing the popcorn ceiling texture and applying knockdown texture (since it's empty). Please give this a quick read and let me know anywhere I am off, or just give me the thumbs up/go ahead. Please keep in mind I am not experienced with.. well just about anything in the realm of homeowner maintenance/improvements/etc. So some things may be obvious to you, but not to me. BTW 8' ceilings. 1- Remove Popcorn. Wet ceiling with water using a compressed air sprayer. Scrape off popcorn. 2- Use joint compound to smooth out imperfections. 3- Sand the ceiling with one of those sanding pads. Now have a smooth ceiling. 4- Do I need to [B]roll on primer first?[/B] Do I roll a layer of paint before applying texture? …lost here. If so, [B]what type/brand of primer/paint[/B] is best for this? 5- Someone told me I could apply the texture using a sponge or plastic bag, and that using a hopper is a giant pain in the ass, but I think I'll stick with the more conventional method of using a hopper. 6- What [B]type/brand of texture[/B] do I use? Any tips on mixing thickness and such? Tips on mixing thickness and such? 7- Need tips on the technique for applying the texture. What setting to use on hopper.. I plan on just going in a “wavelength” pattern and trying for uniform coverage. 8- Need tips on knocking down the texture with trowel. Pressure? Angle? I really think I can get it done rather easy, but am a bit nervous. Obviously most of the things I am unsure of is about the actual materials I am using, i.e., Primers, Paint, Texture compound. Thanks for any advice!