Backsplashes, floor tile, and open-concept surfaces for Gateway's gated golf community and newer non-gated subdivisions.
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A large share of the homes inside The Plantation came from Lennar and WCI, and their kitchens tend to ship with a recognizable default package: a single-tone large-format porcelain floor, flat-panel or shaker cabinetry in a builder white or greige, a granite or quartz counter from the standard selection sheet, and a low four-inch backsplash that is really just the countertop material run up the wall. It is a perfectly functional kitchen, but it is the same one your neighbors two streets over received, and the short backsplash leaves a wide stretch of bare drywall doing nothing between the counter and the cabinets.
The upgrade path we recommend starts at that backsplash gap. Removing the four-inch counter return and tiling the full height from countertop to the underside of the upper cabinets is the single change that makes a Plantation kitchen stop reading as builder stock. Behind the range we often set a slab porcelain panel or a stacked stone feature so there is a clear focal point, then carry a quieter field tile, a handmade-look subway or a stone mosaic, across the remaining runs. We tie the grout color to the cabinet tone rather than fighting it, keep the cuts tight around outlets and the range hood, and finish the exposed edges so the new work looks original to the house rather than added later.
Most of the work we do in the Daniels Parkway corridor is on relatively young homes, so the conversation is less about repairing failures and more about personalizing something that came straight from the builder. Because these kitchens are newer, demolishing the existing counter-return backsplash is usually quick and contained, and the cabinetry and counters underneath are in good shape, so we simply protect them and tile up to them. That makes a backsplash swap one of the lowest-disruption upgrades available to a Gateway owner who wants the kitchen to feel personal.
When the project moves to the floor, preparation is what separates a remodel that lasts from one that telegraphs every flaw. The standard Plantation slab is flat enough for the original builder tile, but stepping up to a larger-format porcelain raises the tolerance for lippage, so we check and correct the substrate before a single tile goes down. The same discipline applies anywhere water is involved, where correct waterproofing keeps moisture from working its way under the finish. Our pricing is transparent with no hidden fees, so the estimate you approve is the work you get. As Joanne Shaffer noted after her kitchen backsplash, Romeo and Lino handled the job with the kind of care that makes the finished result feel effortless.
For a typical Plantation or Gateway Greens home, the path from builder stock to finished usually runs through these steps.
Gateway keeps people moving, between Daniels Parkway commutes, tee times on the Gateway Greens course, and the spring-training crowds that flow toward JetBlue Park, the Red Sox facility right at the community's edge. A kitchen remodel touches the busiest room in the house, so how a contractor works inside your home matters as much as the tile that goes in. We keep our job sites clean and organized, contain dust where we can, and tidy up at the end of each work session rather than leaving you to live around the project. June Petteruti pointed out that our crew stayed clean and on time on her job, and that standard does not change because the kitchen is harder to step around than a lanai.
We bring the same attention whether you are reworking an entire kitchen floor or simply replacing a builder counter-return backsplash on a single range wall. A smaller scope in a Gateway home, such as updating that backsplash before a sale or just after move-in, gets the same prep, the same waterproofing where needed, and the same finish quality as a full renovation. Dynasty Tile is a registered Florida LLC, licensed and experienced, and Romeo is on the job rather than dispatching it to someone you never meet. If you want to see more of how we work across the area, visit our Gateway page or our work in nearby kitchen remodeling in Fort Myers.
“I made the best choice in selecting Dynasty Tiles of Fort Myers to update my 16-year-old bathroom. The job was completed in short order and to my specific expectations. Romeo, the company owner, provided valuable advice based on years of experience, resulting in the anticipated outcomes. The craftsmen knew their craft and performed admirably. Besides the quality of the completed job, I am impressed with Romeo's...”
“Very satisfied with the retailing of my lanai. This job entailed removing old, original tile and applying new tile. Crews arrived at the agreed upon time. The crew who removed the old tile did not leave a mess. The new tile was applied and looks beautiful. I am very happy with the outcome and have already referred Dynasty Tile to a friend who is looking to update her lanai flooring.”
“We just completed taking up all the existing tile that remained after Romeo replaced carpet with porcelain tile in our bedrooms a few years ago. He did a fantastic job then and did another fantastic job this time. Very professional on time and quality work. Unlike many businesses in Florida you get what is agreed upon without question. He is good man.”
From our home base in Fort Myers, the Dynasty Tile team installs tile and remodels bathrooms, kitchens, pool decks and lanais for homeowners across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota and Hendry County, within about 60 miles of Fort Myers.
Every Gateway kitchen is different, so we do not quote a flat number sight unseen. The cost depends on the tile you choose, the size of the wall area, and whether we are removing a builder counter-return backsplash first. We provide a free, no-obligation estimate with transparent pricing and no hidden fees, so you know the full scope before any work begins. Call or text Romeo at (239) 265-2814 to set one up.
Often, yes. Lennar and WCI homes in The Plantation typically use a single-tone large-format porcelain floor, and we can either extend that look or transition to a new tile that complements your existing finishes. We evaluate the current floor, the substrate, and how the kitchen opens into the rest of the main level before recommending an approach. The goal is a result that reads as intentional rather than patched together.
We can. Most Gateway floor plans open the kitchen straight into the dining and living rooms, and running one continuous tile across those areas makes the whole main level feel larger and more unified. We check and level the substrate so a larger-format tile lies flat across the full run. This is one of the most effective upgrades for a builder-grade open floor plan.
Removing a builder counter-return backsplash or a section of tile is typically done in about a day for a standard Gateway kitchen, which keeps the disruptive part short. The full timeline depends on the size of the job, the tile, and proper cure times for any waterproofing or setting materials. We keep the site clean and organized and protect your cabinetry and counters throughout. We will walk you through what to expect during your estimate.
We take on both. A backsplash refresh or a single-area floor update gets the same prep, waterproofing where needed, and finish quality as a complete kitchen renovation. As Robert Van Winkle put it, a small job gets treated like a big one. If you are also considering other rooms, see our bathroom remodeling in Gateway page.
Whether you are personalizing a Plantation or Gateway Greens build or refreshing a backsplash before a sale, Dynasty Tile brings clean, careful tile work to Gateway kitchens. Call or text Romeo at (239) 265-2814 for a free, no-obligation estimate with transparent pricing. Homeowners in neighboring communities can also explore our kitchen remodeling in Alva services.
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