I like the ones that float as opposed to glue down

From what I've read/heard, glue down is most durable. Is there a reason you would choose floating over glue?

We’re biased here, but we’re incredibly proud of the technology behind
Floorté, our waterproof enhanced luxury vinyl plank that blocks water at the
seams.

We recommend you look at Premio Plank and Alto Plank, which both feature a 20 mil wear layer. This
Shaw enhanced vinyl plank carries a wear finish performance warranty for as
long as you own your home. Alto Plank is 8" x 72" plank that’s
available in 16 wood designs while Premio Plank is 6" x 48" that
features both wood and stone looks. As you’re comparing flooring, keep in mind
that Floorté
must be floated. We recommend you check the installation instructions for
all the LVP products you’re researching. A glue-down installation will require
more preparation to the subfloor than a floating floor like Floorté.

We’re happy to answer any specific questions you have but we recommend you
check out Floorté in person so you can see and feel the flooring. Best of luck
with your continued research!

We have installed Karndean products many times and they are great! I have to agree with Shaw Floors- Floorte is a great product. I have not seen it installed but the fact that its a waterproof product and Alto Plank has some very realistic styles and colors.

Thanks for the input. I'll look at the Shaw products this week.

Are you going to do DIY glue down or have a pro do it? Floating floors can get pinched by heavy objects such as refrigerators which can prevent normal expansion and contraction . Plus over a certain distance you often need a transition. I'm glueing down long LVP. Glue down IMO is best long term, especially for large areas. But I absopositively recommend pro install if going glue down.

We're having professionals do it, definitely no DIY for us...

Would love to know which flooring company you went with with and how it’s holding up?