About

Prism Handcrafted Rugs

About Prism Handcrafted Rugs

Founded in 1977, Prism Handcrafted Rugs is a locally owned, family‑run company with over 50 years of expertise in caring for, restoring, and transforming fine wool, hand‑knotted, and Persian rugs. Our in‑house craftsmen and skilled technicians use a gentle cold‑water extraction system to safely clean delicate fibers, while our rug specialists can resize or custom‑shape your existing pieces with precision. With deep knowledge of specialized sewing techniques, we ensure every seam meets the highest standards of quality and durability.


No project is too big or too small—from cherished family rugs to installations at historic sites we're proud to have served. We offer free online estimates and back every installation with a one‑year guarantee, delivering craftsmanship and care you can trust. Contact us today!

Prism Handcrafted Rugs

Proud of Our Projects at Historic Sites

Staircase with patterned runner, wood paneling, and large window overlooking a yard.

Area rugs manufactured at the Prism Handcrafted Rugs workroom can be found in many of the local historic sites in the Washington, D.C. area, including the White House, Blair House, Mount Vernon, Montpelier, Monticello, and more.


Fabrication and installation are provided by hand from our in-house experts.

About Our Principal

Daniel Gauger (principal) began work as a carpet installer's helper more than 50 years ago at age 14. He worked for his father's company for a decade before beginning his own company at age 24. 


Over the next few decades, Mr. Gauger's company grew his business and began to specialize in custom area rugs. In time, Mr. Gauger learned the art of bas-relief carpet sculpturing and became one of, if not, the best in the world. 


Later, Mr. Gauger's company expanded its specialty work to include fabricating high-end historic recreation rugs for many of the famous historic sites in the area. Today, Prism Carpets is owned and operated by Dan's daughter, Laura, who brings the same high-end custom quality & value that Prism Carpets has built its reputation on.

Wooden staircase with a black and gold patterned runner rug, Persian rug at the bottom, and bronze statue.

About

Prism Handcrafted Rugs provides hand-crafted rugs, rug cleaning, and wall-to-wall installation services to the Lutherville, MD area.

Year Established

1977

Products

  • Area Rugs
  • Carpet and Rug Cleaning
  • Custom-Crafted Rugs
  • Resizing, Cleaning, and Repair
  • Stairway and Hall Runners
  • Wall-to-Wall Installations
  • Rug Pads
  • Carpet Sales

Services

  • Custom Rugs
  • Custom Stair and Hall Runners
  • Wall-to-Wall Installations
  • Carpet Cleaning/Stain Protection
  • Rug Resizing, Cleaning, and Repair
  • Wide Binding and Trims
  • Measuring and Templating

Specialties

  • Carpet Cleaning
  • Fabrication and Manufacturing of High-End Rugs and Carpets
  • Rug Resizing, Cleaning, and Repair
  • Wall-to-Wall Installations
  • Custom Carpet Design

Associations

  • Baltimore County Fire Department Donor

Brands

  • Stanton Carpet
  • Fibreworks
  • Couristan
  • Design Materials
  • Roger Oates
  • Kaleen
  • Prestige Mills
  • Masland Carpets
  • Mohawk Flooring
  • Godfrey Hirst
  • Unique Carpets LTD
  • Bellbridge
  • Stark Carpet
  • Patterson Flynn

Pickup and Delivery

Payment Options

  • American Express
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Languages

  • English


Good to Know

Offerings

  • Installation service
  • Service guarantee
  • Repair services

Payments

  • Checks
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards

Service options

  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping
  • Onsite services