We always recommend full glue-down installation for all floors. Chevron and herringbone patterns require glue-down, while plank flooring can technically be installed floating.
Glue-down offers many advantages: better footfall sound, no thresholds across continuous floors, level transitions, and no aluminum trims. You can avoid skirting boards for a clean, minimalist look.
Glue-down ensures optimal heat distribution from underfloor heating with no air gaps. You can replace individual planks if damaged and install kitchen units directly on the floor, which is not possible with floating floors.