| Document And Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | Nov. 20, 2017 | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | STERLING CONSOLIDATED Corp | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 1,555,972 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
| Trading Symbol | STCC | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 40,715,540 |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
| Current assets | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 14,264 | $ 6,814 |
| Account receivable, net | 802,154 | 556,025 |
| Inventory, net | 2,930,545 | 2,723,222 |
| Notes receivable and other current assets | 64,261 | 45,888 |
| Total current assets | 3,811,224 | 3,331,949 |
| Property and equipment, net | 1,845,510 | 1,903,512 |
| Intangible assets, net | 90,308 | 103,209 |
| Deferred tax asset | 112,821 | 157,428 |
| Total assets | 5,859,863 | 5,496,098 |
| Current liabilities | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,340,773 | 1,022,407 |
| Bank line of credit | 788,858 | 758,858 |
| Other liabilities | 0 | 70,960 |
| Derivative liability | 5,516 | 15,061 |
| Current portion of long-term notes payable | 23,669 | 42,194 |
| Total current liabilities | 2,158,816 | 1,909,480 |
| Other liabilities | ||
| Long-term notes payable, related parties | 1,684,958 | 1,681,632 |
| Long-term notes payable | 1,089,258 | 1,135,817 |
| Total other liabilities | 2,774,216 | 2,817,449 |
| Total liabilities | 4,933,032 | 4,726,929 |
| Stockholders' equity | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 40,715,540 and 40,715,540 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | 40,716 | 40,716 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,446,278 | 1,446,278 |
| Accumulated deficit | (560,163) | (717,825) |
| Total stockholders' equity | 926,831 | 769,169 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 5,859,863 | $ 5,496,098 |
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
| Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Preferred Stock, Shares Issued | 0 | 0 |
| Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 |
| Common Stock, Shares, Issued | 40,715,540 | 40,715,540 |
| Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 40,715,540 | 40,715,540 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
| Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
| Revenues | ||||
| O-rings and rubber product sales | $ 1,537,617 | $ 1,366,162 | $ 4,794,900 | $ 4,333,853 |
| Freight services | 49,332 | 18,086 | 145,095 | 88,864 |
| Total revenues | 1,586,949 | 1,384,248 | 4,939,995 | 4,422,717 |
| Cost of sales | ||||
| Cost of goods | 1,147,433 | 870,203 | 3,423,166 | 2,988,691 |
| Cost of services | 69,300 | 50,111 | 198,940 | 148,141 |
| Total cost of sales | 1,216,733 | 920,314 | 3,622,106 | 3,136,832 |
| Gross profit | 370,216 | 463,934 | 1,317,889 | 1,285,885 |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| Sales and marketing | 59,312 | 59,553 | 168,126 | 154,048 |
| General and administrative | 368,147 | 398,596 | 1,026,566 | 1,139,030 |
| Total operating expenses | 427,459 | 458,149 | 1,194,692 | 1,293,078 |
| Operating income (loss) | (57,243) | 5,785 | 123,197 | (7,193) |
| Other income and expense | ||||
| Other income | 102,252 | 2,558 | 116,746 | (1,437) |
| Loss on sale of real estate | 0 | 0 | 0 | (39,910) |
| Loss on sale of vehicle | 0 | (2,502) | 0 | |
| Gain (loss) on interest rate swap | 2,116 | 8,156 | 9,545 | (1,826) |
| Interest expense | (40,181) | (39,649) | (115,437) | (111,501) |
| Total other income (expense) | 64,187 | (28,935) | 8,352 | (154,674) |
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 6,944 | (23,150) | 131,549 | (161,867) |
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | (76,217) | (9,262) | (26,113) | (74,747) |
| Net income (loss) | $ 83,161 | $ (13,888) | $ 157,662 | $ (87,120) |
| Net income (loss) per share of common stock: | ||||
| Basic and diluted | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||
| Basic and diluted | 40,715,540 | 40,715,540 | 40,715,540 | 40,715,540 |
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
| Net income (loss) | $ 157,662 | $ (87,120) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 101,385 | 112,780 |
| Bad debt expense | 0 | 14,144 |
| Loss on sale of building | 0 | 39,910 |
| Loss on sale of Jeep | 2,502 | 0 |
| (Gain) loss on swap | (9,545) | 1,826 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Accounts receivable | (246,129) | 145,269 |
| Inventory | (207,323) | (30,512) |
| Deferred tax asset | 44,607 | (49,436) |
| Accrued interest, related party | (35,285) | (27,998) |
| Other assets | (18,373) | (49,790) |
| Accounts payable and accrued interest payable | 318,366 | (172,890) |
| Other liabilities | (70,960) | (14,202) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 36,907 | (118,109) |
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||
| Purchase of fixed and intangible assets | (32,984) | 0 |
| Sale of building | 0 | 589,712 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (32,984) | 589,712 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Net borrowing (paydown) of bank line of credit | 30,000 | (436,458) |
| Payments on notes payable | (65,084) | (45,895) |
| Net loan - related party | 38,611 | 0 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 3,527 | (482,353) |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 7,450 | (10,660) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period | 6,814 | 31,429 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | 14,264 | 20,769 |
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||
| Cash paid for interest | 115,437 | 71,852 |
| Cash paid for taxes | $ 750 | $ 750 |
| BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] | NOTE 1 BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the period ended, and for all periods presented herein, have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2016 audited financial statements. The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full years. |
| SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | NOTE 2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounting policies applied by the Company in these condensed interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Company in its audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2016. There have been no changes in the Company's significant accounting policies for the period ended September 30, 2017 as compared to those disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, inventory valuations, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and Inventories, which are comprised of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (based on the first in, first out method) or market. Cost does not include shipping and handling fees, which are charged directly to income. The Company provides for estimated losses from obsolete or slow-moving inventories, which is approximately 4 The Company recognizes revenue based on Account Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605 “Revenue Recognition” The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The computation of fully diluted earnings (loss) per share includes common stock equivalents outstanding at the balance sheet date. The Company had no stock options and warrants that would have been included in the fully diluted earnings per share for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2017and 2016, respectively. |
| SALE OF REAL ESTATE | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Real Estate [Abstract] | |
| Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block] | NOTE 3 SALE OF REAL ESTATE In March of 2016, the Company sold its commercial building in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey. The sale price was $ 625,000 39,910 562,327 20,000 14,826 |
| SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
| Subsequent Events [Text Block] | NOTE 4 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The Company reviewed any significant transactions that would qualify for subsequent event reporting up through November 17, 2017. None were noted. |
| SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
| Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, inventory valuations, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and |
| Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Inventories Inventories, which are comprised of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (based on the first in, first out method) or market. Cost does not include shipping and handling fees, which are charged directly to income. The Company provides for estimated losses from obsolete or slow-moving inventories, which is approximately 4 |
| Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue based on Account Standards Codification (“ASC”) 605 “Revenue Recognition” |
| Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The computation of fully diluted earnings (loss) per share includes common stock equivalents outstanding at the balance sheet date. The Company had no stock options and warrants that would have been included in the fully diluted earnings per share for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2017and 2016, respectively. |
| SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) | 9 Months Ended |
| Sep. 30, 2017 | |
| Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
| Estimated Losses of Obsolete or Slow Moving Inventory Percent | 4.00% |
| SALE OF REAL ESTATE (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
| Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
| Real Estate [Line Items] | |||||
| Sale Price Of Real Estate Property | $ 625,000 | ||||
| Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties | $ 0 | $ 0 | 39,910 | $ 0 | $ (39,910) |
| Proceeds from Sale of Buildings | 562,327 | $ 0 | $ 589,712 | ||
| Escrow Deposits Related to Property Sales | 20,000 | ||||
| Return of Escrow Deposits | $ 14,826 | ||||
