Leggett & Platt (LEG) 10-K 26 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 14, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'LEG	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LEGGETT & PLATT INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000058492	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	138,895,256	'
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$4,242,267,870

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	$3,746	$3,706.10	$3,618.90
Cost of goods sold	2,998.80	2,959.40	2,950.40
Gross profit	747.2	746.7	668.5
Selling and administrative expenses	394.8	377.8	378
Amortization of intangibles	26	25.7	17.7
Impairment of goodwill	63	0	0
Other (income) expense, net	-21.4	-0.2	7.5
Earnings from continuing operations before interest and income taxes	284.8	343.4	265.3
Interest expense	44.7	43.4	38.3
Interest income	7.7	6.5	6.7
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	247.8	306.5	233.7
Income taxes	55	63.2	59.9
Earnings from continuing operations	192.8	243.3	173.8
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	6.9	7.2	-17.4
Net earnings	199.7	250.5	156.4
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	-2.4	-2.3	-3.1
Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$197.30	$248.20	$153.30
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.31	$1.67	$1.17
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.29	$1.65	$1.16
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$0.05	$0.05	($0.12)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$0.05	$0.05	($0.12)
Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.36	$1.72	$1.05
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.34	$1.70	$1.04

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net earnings	$199.70	$250.50	$156.40
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-5	16	-2.8
Cash flow hedges	2	-4	-22.9
Defined benefit pension plans	26.7	-6.1	-10.2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	23.7	5.9	-35.9
Comprehensive income	223.4	256.4	120.5
Less: comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-2.6	-2.4	-3.8
Comprehensive income attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc.	$220.80	$254	$116.70

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$272.70	$359.10
Trade receivables, net	434.8	412.6
Other receivables, net	32.6	33.6
Total receivables, net	467.4	446.2
Inventories	'	'
Inventories	270.5	275.7
Finished goods	59.3	55
Work in process	239.4	229.4
Raw materials and supplies	-73.3	-71.1
LIFO reserve	495.9	489
Total inventories, net	45.7	44.8
Other current assets	1,281.70	1,339.10
Total current assets	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment—at cost	1,184.50	1,161.70
Machinery and equipment	612.2	603.2
Buildings and other	44.5	45.3
Land	1,841.20	1,810.20
Total property, plant and equipment	1,266.60	1,237.40
Less accumulated depreciation	574.6	572.8
Net property, plant and equipment	'	'
Other Assets	926.8	991.5
Other intangibles, less accumulated amortization of $114.4 and $129.1 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	203.4	206.3
Other intangibles, less accumulated amortization of $114.4 and $129.1 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	121.6	145.2
Sundry	1,251.80	1,343
Total other assets	3,108.10	3,254.90
Current Liabilities	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt	181.1	201.5
Accounts payable	339.3	285.4
Accrued expenses	229.7	220.5
Other current liabilities	79.4	23.6
Total current liabilities	829.5	731
Long-term Liabilities	'	'
Long-term debt	688.4	853.9
Other long-term liabilities	127.7	158.2
Deferred income taxes	63.3	69.6
Total long-term liabilities	879.4	1,081.70
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
Equity	'	'
Capital stock: Preferred stock—authorized, 100.0 shares; none issued; Common stock—authorized, 600.0 shares of $.01 par value; 198.8 shares issued	2	2
Additional contributed capital	479.1	458.6
Retained earnings	2,136.40	2,109.60
Accumulated other comprehensive income	94.5	71
Less treasury stock—at cost (59.4 and 56.7 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively)	-1,320.70	-1,206.70
Total Leggett & Platt, Inc. equity	1,391.30	1,434.50
Noncontrolling interest	7.9	7.7
Total equity	1,399.20	1,442.20
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$3,108.10	$3,254.90

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization	$114.40	$129.10
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	198,800,000	198,800,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	59,400,000	56,700,000

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Activities	'	'	'
Net earnings	$199.70	$250.50	$156.40
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation	90.1	90.4	98.1
Amortization of intangibles and debt issuance costs	32.5	28.6	18.8
Long-lived asset impairments	2.4	1.7	34.9
Impairment of goodwill	63	0	0
Provision for losses on accounts and notes receivable	6.1	4.9	8.6
Writedown of inventories	11.8	10.2	10.4
Net gain from sales of assets and businesses	-8.6	-3.3	-10.9
Bargain purchase gain from acquisition	-8.8	0	0
Deferred income tax benefit	-32.9	-21.9	-1.1
Stock-based compensation	36.3	33.8	35.3
Other, net	-1.1	-2.6	-7.8
Other changes, excluding effects from acquisitions and divestitures:	'	'	'
(Increase) decrease in accounts and other receivables	-13.3	60.6	-29.5
Increase in inventories	-4.1	-39.1	-16.3
Increase in other current assets	-1	-2.9	-1.7
Increase in accounts payable	35	27.4	29.4
Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities	9.8	11.4	4.3
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	416.9	449.7	328.9
Investing Activities	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-80.6	-71	-75
Purchases of companies, net of cash acquired	-27.9	-211.6	-6.6
Proceeds from sales of assets and businesses	18.9	15.8	26.8
Maturity of short-term investments with original maturities greater than three months	0	0	22.8
Liquidation of (investment in) unconsolidated entity	21.2	-22.4	0
Other, net	-6.9	-4.8	-4.6
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities	-75.3	-294	-36.6
Financing Activities	'	'	'
Additions to long-term debt	0	299.2	0.2
Payments on long-term debt	-203.7	-11.8	-3.6
Change in commercial paper and short-term debt	23.3	-85.8	68.5
Dividends paid	-124.9	-199.5	-155.9
Issuances of common stock	36.9	35.6	20.5
Purchases of common stock	-169.4	-30	-225.3
Liquidation of interest rate swap agreement	0	-42.7	0
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	0	0	-13.6
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	6.6	6.7	7.2
Other, net	-3.1	-8.3	-1.6
Net Cash Used for Financing Activities	-434.3	-36.6	-303.6
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	6.3	3.7	3.1
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-86.4	122.8	-8.2
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Beginning of Year	359.1	236.3	244.5
Cash and Cash Equivalents—End of Year	272.7	359.1	236.3
Supplemental Information	'	'	'
Interest paid (net of amounts capitalized)	45.2	38.2	37.3
Income taxes paid	71.1	76.3	48.8
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital leases	$1.10	$2.40	$4.30

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Chan

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity (USD $)		Total	Common Stock	Additional Contributed Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Treasury Stock	Non-controlling Interest
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2010		$1,524.40	$2	$463.20	$2,033.30	$101.80	($1,093)	$17.10
Balance, beginning of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2010		'	198.8	'	'	'	-52.6	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]		'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings		156.4	'	'	156.4	'	'	'
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		-3.1	'	'	-3.1	'	'	-3.1
Dividends declared	[1]	-155.2	'	4	-159.2	'	'	'
Treasury stock purchased		-230.1	'	'	'	'	-230.1	'
Treasury stock purchased, shares		'	'	'	'	'	-10.1	'
Treasury stock issued		36.2	'	-32.6	'	'	68.8	'
Treasury stock issued, shares		'	'	'	'	'	3.3	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments		-2.8	'	'	'	-3.5	'	0.7
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		-22.9	'	'	'	-22.9	'	'
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		-10.2	'	'	'	-10.2	'	'
Stock options and benefit plan transactions, net of tax		32.9	'	32.9	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest		-21	'	-10.6	'	'	'	-10.4
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2011		1,307.70	2	456.9	2,027.40	65.2	-1,254.30	10.5
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2011		'	198.8	'	'	'	-59.4	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]		'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings		250.5	'	'	250.5	'	'	'
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		-2.3	'	'	-2.3	'	'	2.3
Dividends declared	[1]	-160.5	'	5.5	-166	'	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		-5.2	'	'	'	'	'	-5.2
Treasury stock purchased		-51.8	'	'	'	'	-51.8	'
Treasury stock purchased, shares		'	'	'	'	'	-2	'
Treasury stock issued		67.3	'	-32.1	'	'	99.4	'
Treasury stock issued, shares		'	'	'	'	'	4.7	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments		16	'	'	'	15.9	'	0.1
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		-4	'	'	'	-4	'	'
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		-6.1	'	'	'	-6.1	'	'
Stock options and benefit plan transactions, net of tax		28.3	'	28.3	'	'	'	'
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2012		1,442.20	2	458.6	2,109.60	71	-1,206.70	7.7
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		'	198.8	'	'	'	-56.7	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]		'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net earnings		199.7	'	'	199.7	'	'	'
(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax		-2.4	'	'	-2.4	'	'	2.4
Dividends declared	[1]	-167	'	3.5	-170.5	'	'	'
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		-2.4	'	'	'	'	'	-2.4
Treasury stock purchased		-183.6	'	'	'	'	-183.6	'
Treasury stock purchased, shares		'	'	'	'	'	-5.9	'
Treasury stock issued		56.8	'	-12.8	'	'	69.6	'
Treasury stock issued, shares		'	'	'	'	'	3.2	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments		-5	'	'	'	-5.2	'	0.2
Cash flow hedges, net of tax		2	'	'	'	2	'	'
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax		26.7	'	'	'	26.7	'	'
Stock options and benefit plan transactions, net of tax		29.8	'	29.8	'	'	'	'
Balance, end of period at Dec. 31, 2013		$1,399.20	$2	$479.10	$2,136.40	$94.50	($1,320.70)	$7.90
Balance, end of period, shares at Dec. 31, 2013		'	198.8	'	'	'	-59.4	'
[1]	Cash dividends declared (per share: 2013—$1.18; 2012—$1.14; 2011—$1.10)

Consolidated_Statement_Of_Chan1

Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared, per share	$1.18	$1.14	$1.10

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated and its majority-owned subsidiaries (“we” or “our”). Management does not expect foreign exchange restrictions to significantly impact the ultimate realization of amounts consolidated in the accompanying financial statements for subsidiaries located outside the United States. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
	ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. Legal costs are accrued when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. If a range of outcomes are possible, the most likely outcome is used to accrue these costs. Any insurance recovery is recorded separately if it is determined that a recovery is probable. Legal fees are accrued when incurred.
	CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash equivalents include cash in excess of daily requirements which is invested in various financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
	TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. Credit is also occasionally extended in the form of a note receivable to facilitate our customers’ operating cycles. Other notes receivable are established in special circumstances, such as in partial payment for the sale of a business. Other notes receivable generally bear interest at market rates commensurate with the corresponding credit risk on the date of origination.
	The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. Interest income is not recognized for accounts that are placed on nonaccrual status. Allowances and nonaccrual status designations are determined by individual account reviews by management, and are based on several factors such as the length of time that receivables are past due, the financial health of the companies involved, industry and macroeconomic considerations, and historical loss experience. Interest income is recorded on the date of cash receipt for nonaccrual status accounts. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.
	INVENTORIES: All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We generally use standard costs which include materials, labor and production overhead at normal production capacity. The cost for approximately 55% of our inventories is determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and is primarily used to value domestic inventories with raw material content consisting of steel, wire, chemicals and foam scrap. For the remainder of the inventories, we principally use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, which is representative of our standard costs. For these inventories, the FIFO cost for the periods presented approximated expected replacement cost.
	Inventories are reviewed at least quarterly for slow-moving and potentially obsolete items using actual inventory turnover, and if necessary, are written down to estimated net realizable value. We have had no material changes in inventory writedowns or slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserves in any of the years presented.
	DIVESTITURES: Significant accounting policies associated with a decision to dispose of a business are discussed below:
	Discontinued Operations—A business is classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the business can be clearly distinguished and have been or will be eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the business has either been disposed of or is classified as held for sale; and (iii) we will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the business after the disposal transactions. Significant judgments are involved in determining whether a business meets the criteria for discontinued operations reporting and the period in which these criteria are met.
	If a business is reported as a discontinued operation, the results of operations through the date of sale, including any gain or loss recognized on the disposition, are presented on a separate line of the income statement. Interest on debt directly attributable to the discontinued operation is allocated to discontinued operations. Gains and losses related to the sale of businesses that do not meet the discontinued operation criteria are reported in continuing operations and separately disclosed if significant.
	Assets Held for Sale—An asset or business is classified as held for sale when (i) management commits to a plan to sell and it is actively marketed; (ii) it is available for immediate sale and the sale is expected to be completed within one year; and (iii) it is unlikely significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. In isolated instances, assets held for sale may exceed one year due to events or circumstances beyond our control. Upon being classified as held for sale, the recoverability of the carrying value must be assessed. Evaluating the recoverability of the assets of a business classified as held for sale follows a defined order in which property and intangible assets subject to amortization are considered only after the recoverability of goodwill and other assets are assessed. After the valuation process is completed, the assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying value or fair value less cost to sell, and the assets are no longer depreciated or amortized. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell. The assets and related liabilities are aggregated and reported on separate lines of the balance sheet.
	Assets Held for Use—If a decision to dispose of an asset or a business is made and the held for sale criteria are not met, it is considered held for use. Assets of the business are evaluated for recoverability in the following order: (i) assets other than goodwill, property and intangibles; (ii) property and intangibles subject to amortization; and (iii) goodwill. In evaluating the recoverability of property and intangible assets subject to amortization, the carrying value is first compared to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted expected cash flows, then a fair value analysis is performed. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Assets are depreciated by the straight-line method and salvage value, if any, is assumed to be minimal. The table below presents the depreciation periods of the estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment. Accelerated methods are used for tax purposes.
		Useful Life Range	Weighted
			Average  Life
	Machinery and equipment	3-20 years	10 years
	Buildings	10-40 years	28 years
	Other items	3-15 years	8 years
	Property is reviewed for recoverability at year end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable as discussed above.
	GOODWILL: Goodwill results from the acquisition of existing businesses and is not amortized; it is assessed for impairment annually and as triggering events may occur. We perform our annual review in the second quarter of each year. Recoverability of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. Our reporting units are the 10 business groups one level below the operating segment level for which discrete financial information is available and reviewed by segment management.
	If the carrying value of the group exceeds its fair value, the second step of the process is necessary and involves a comparison of the implied fair value and the carrying value of the goodwill of that group. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a group exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.
	In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, it is necessary to estimate the fair values of the business groups. In making this assessment, we estimate the fair market values of our reporting units using a discounted cash flow model and comparable market values for similar entities using price-to-earnings ratios. Key assumptions and estimates used in the cash flow model include discount rate, sales growth, margins, capital expenditure requirements, and working capital requirements. Recent performance of the group is an important factor, but not the only factor, in our assessment. There are inherent assumptions and judgments required in the analysis of goodwill impairment. It is possible that assumptions underlying the impairment analysis will change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur in the future.
	OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Substantially all other intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used in evaluating the recoverability of property, plant and equipment.
		Useful Life Range	Weighted
			Average  Life
	Other intangible assets	1-40 years	15 years
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: The cost of employee services received in exchange for all equity awards granted is based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date. Expense is recognized net of an estimated forfeiture rate using the straight line method over the vesting period of the award.
	SALES RECOGNITION: We recognize sales when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. The terms of our sales are split approximately evenly between FOB shipping point and FOB destination. The timing of our recognition of FOB destination sales is determined based on shipping date and distance to the destination. We have no significant or unusual price protection, right of return or acceptance provisions with our customers. Sales allowances, discounts and rebates can be reasonably estimated throughout the period and are deducted from sales in arriving at net sales.
	SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES AND COSTS: Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of “Cost of goods sold.”
	RESTRUCTURING COSTS: Restructuring costs are items such as employee termination, contract termination, plant closure and asset relocation costs related to exit activities. Restructuring-related items are inventory writedowns and gains or losses from sales of assets recorded as the result of exit activities. We recognize a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when the liability is incurred. Certain termination benefits for which employees are required to render service are recognized ratably over the respective future service periods.
	INCOME TAXES: The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and laws, as appropriate. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce deferred tax assets when management cannot conclude that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized. A provision is also made for incremental taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be indefinitely invested.
	The calculation of our U.S., state, and foreign tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex global tax laws. We recognize potential liabilities for anticipated tax issues which might arise in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on management’s estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. Conversely, if the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate tax assessment, a further charge to tax expense would result.
	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS, EXPOSURES AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We manufacture, market, and distribute engineered products for the various end markets described in Note F. Our operations are principally located in the United States, although we also have operations in China, Europe, Canada, Mexico and other various countries.
	We maintain allowances for potential credit losses. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions and generally require no collateral from our customers, some of which are highly leveraged. Management also monitors the financial condition and status of other notes receivable. Other notes receivable primarily consist of notes accepted as partial payment for the divestiture of a business. Some of these companies are highly leveraged and the notes are not fully collateralized.
	We have no material guarantees or liabilities for product warranties which require disclosure.
	From time to time, we will enter into contracts to hedge foreign currency denominated transactions, natural gas purchases, and interest rates related to our debt. To minimize the risk of counterparty default, only highly-rated financial institutions that meet certain requirements are used. We do not anticipate that any of the financial institution counterparties will default on their obligations.
	The carrying value of cash and short-term financial instruments approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
	OTHER RISKS: Although we obtain insurance for workers’ compensation, automobile, product and general liability, property loss and medical claims, we have elected to retain a significant portion of expected losses through the use of deductibles. Accrued liabilities include estimates for unpaid reported claims and for claims incurred but not yet reported. Provisions for losses are recorded based upon reasonable estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred utilizing our prior experience and information provided by our third-party administrators and insurance carriers.
	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We utilize derivative financial instruments to manage market and financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency and commodities. We seek to use derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment; however some instruments that economically manage currency risk may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. It is our policy not to speculate using derivative instruments.
	Under hedge accounting, we formally document our hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategies for entering into the hedge transaction. The process includes designating derivative instruments as hedges of specific assets, liabilities, firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also formally assess both at inception and on a quarterly basis thereafter, whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. If it is determined that a derivative ceases to be highly effective, deferred gains or losses are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	On the date the contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as one of the following types of hedging instruments and account for it as follows:
	Cash Flow Hedge—The hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability or anticipated transaction is designated as a cash flow hedge. The effective portion of the change in fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. When the hedged item impacts the income statement, the gain or loss included in other comprehensive income is reported on the same line of the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the hedged item to match the gain or loss on the derivative to the gain or loss on the hedged item. Any ineffective portion of the changes in the fair value is immediately reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Settlements associated with the sale or production of product are presented in operating cash flows and settlements associated with debt issuance are presented in financing cash flows.
	Fair Value Hedge—The hedge of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment is designated as a fair value hedge. For fair value hedges, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the derivative, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in earnings and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged.
	FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION: The functional currency for most foreign operations is the local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income and expense accounts using monthly average exchange rates. The cumulative effects of translating the functional currencies into the U.S. dollar are included in comprehensive income.
	RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation, primarily in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and all related notes in which prior periods have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain operations to discontinued operations (See Note B).
	NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE: The FASB has issued accounting guidance effective for current and future periods. This guidance did not have a material impact on our current financial statements, and we do not believe it will have a material impact on our future financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	In the second quarter of 2013 we exited three small operations:
	•	We closed our final location that produced wire dishwasher racks, thereby discontinuing that line of business. This operation, which was previously in our Industrial Materials segment, was part of a restructuring plan that began in the fourth quarter of 2011 as discussed in Note D. We also incurred impairment charges related to these operations in 2011 and 2012 as discussed in Note C. Tax benefits related to this business were recorded in the second quarters of both 2012 and 2013.
	•	We divested the specialty trailers portion of the Commercial Vehicle Products (CVP) unit. This branch was previously part of the Specialized Products segment. No significant gains or losses were realized on the sale of this business.
	•	We closed a cotton-based erosion control products operation that was previously part of the Industrial Materials segment. Charges of $1.9 were recorded in the second quarter of 2013 to reflect estimates of fair value less costs to sell, including $1.5 of fixed asset impairments as discussed in Note C.
	The table below includes activity related to these operations:
		Year Ended
		2013			2012			2011
	External sales:
	Industrial Materials:
	Wire dishwasher racks	$	4.1		$	11.1		$	11.5
	Cotton-based erosion control products	0.1			0.1			0.1
	Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit	0.5			3.5			5.5
	Total external sales	$	4.7		$	14.7		$	17.1
	Earnings (loss):
	Industrial Materials:
	Wire dishwasher racks	1			(.1		)	(25.3		)
	Cotton-based erosion control products	(3.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.8		)
	Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit	(.7		)	(.8		)	(.4		)
	Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2011 (1)	0.5			3.9			—
	(Loss) earnings before interest and income taxes	(2.3		)	1.8			(27.5		)
	Income tax benefit (2)	9.2			5.4			10.1
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	6.9		$	7.2		$	(17.4	)
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	-1	Subsequent activity for businesses divested in prior years has been reported as discontinued operations in the table above, including a cash litigation settlement received in 2012 associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Furnishings segment.
	-2	2013 and 2012 tax benefits are related to a worthless stock deduction and the excess outside tax basis of the subsidiary that produced wire dishwasher racks.

Impairment_Charges

Impairment Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Impairment Charges	'
	Impairment Charges
	Pre-tax impact of impairment charges is summarized in the following table.
	Asset impairments associated with continuing operations are reported on the Statements of Operations in “Impairment of goodwill” and "Other (income) expense, net." Charges associated with discontinued operations are reported on the Statements of Operations in “Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax.”
		Year Ended
				2013							2012		2011
		Goodwill Impairment		Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments			Total Impairments				Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments
	Continuing operations:
	Residential Furnishings	$	—	$	0.8		$	0.8			$	0.1	$	5.6
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	—		—			—				—		1.5
	Industrial Materials	—		—			—				0.6		1.8
	Specialized Products:
	CVP unit	63		—			63				—		2
	Other units	—		—			—				0.1		5.2
	Total continuing operations	63		0.8			63.8				0.8		16.1
	Discontinued operations:
	Industrial Materials
	Cotton-based erosion control products	—		1.5			1.5				—		—
	Wire dishwasher racks	—		—			—				0.9		18.8
	Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2011	—		0.1			0.1				—		—
	Total discontinued operations	—		1.6			1.6				0.9		18.8
	Total impairment charges	$	63	$	2.4		$	65.4			$	1.7	$	34.9
	Other Long-Lived Assets
	As discussed in Note A, other long-lived assets are reviewed for recoverability at year end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
	In December 2011, management approved the 2011 Restructuring Plan which primarily related to the closure of four underperforming facilities and resulted in impairment charges of $31.2 ($19.0 for intangibles and $12.2 for fixed assets). In 2012, approximately $1.2 of fixed asset impairments were related to this plan. We also incurred restructuring and restructuring-related charges associated with this plan as discussed in Note D. This plan included operations that produced wire dishwasher racks, the final location of which was closed in second quarter of 2013 and is now reported within discontinued operations as discussed in Note B.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is required to be tested for impairment at least once a year and as triggering events occur. We perform our annual goodwill impairment review in the second quarter of each year as discussed in Note A.
	Fair value of reporting units is determined using a combination of two valuation methods: a market approach and an income approach. Each method is generally given equal weight in determining the fair value assigned to each reporting unit. Absent an indication of fair value from a potential buyer or similar specific transaction, we believe that the use of these two methods provides a reasonable estimate of a reporting unit’s fair value. Assumptions common to both methods are operating plans and economic projections, which are used to project future revenues, earnings, and after-tax cash flows for each reporting unit. These assumptions are applied consistently for both methods.
	The market approach estimates fair value by first determining price-to-earnings ratios for comparable publicly-traded companies with similar characteristics of the reporting unit. The price-to-earnings ratio for comparable companies is based upon current enterprise value compared to projected earnings for the next two years. The enterprise value is based upon current market capitalization and includes a 25% control premium. Projected earnings are based upon market analysts’ projections. The earnings ratios are applied to the projected earnings of the comparable reporting unit to estimate fair value. Management believes this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate using multiples from entities with operations and economic characteristics comparable to our reporting units.
	The income approach is based on projected future (debt-free) cash flow that is discounted to present value using factors that consider the timing and risk of future cash flows. Management believes that this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating cash flow performance. Discounted cash flow projections are based on 10-year financial forecasts developed from operating plans and economic projections noted above, sales growth, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, terminal value growth rates, future capital expenditures and changes in working capital requirements.
	If a triggering event occurs, special consideration is given to the new circumstances when determining the fair value of the impacted reporting unit.
	Goodwill Impairment Reviews
	The goodwill impairment reviews performed in June of each year presented indicated no goodwill impairments.
	During 2013, we began considering strategic alternatives for our CVP unit, including possible divestiture of the business. Potential buyers' initial indications of value received during the second and third quarters were reasonably consistent with our fair value estimates used for the annual goodwill impairment test performed in June 2013. During 2013's fourth quarter, performance of the business deteriorated. It became apparent in December 2013 that current market values for CVP's assets had fallen below recorded book values. This decline in market values of the assets resulted from lower expectations of future revenue and profitability, reflecting reduced market demand for the racks, shelving, and cabinets used in telecom, cable and delivery vans.
	The events of the fourth quarter were considered a triggering event, which required us to perform an impairment review. Because the held for sale criteria for the CVP unit was not met, it was evaluated for impairment in December under the held for use model. No long-lived asset impairments (excluding goodwill) were indicated during the fourth quarter review. However, we also evaluated the remaining useful life for the intangibles resulting in accelerated amortization of $3.8 in the fourth quarter for selected CVP customer-related intangibles.
	We determined fair value for the first step of the interim goodwill impairment test based upon market multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies with similar characteristics as well as multiples derived from offers received during potential sale negotiations. These multiples were applied to lower profitability estimates, which was the result of CVP's fourth quarter business deterioration. Because fair value had fallen below recorded book values, we performed the second step of the test which requires a fair value assessment of all assets and liabilities of the reporting unit to calculate an implied goodwill amount, and a $63.0 goodwill impairment charge was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2013.
	Reporting units’ fair values in relation to their respective carrying values and significant assumptions used in 2013 are presented in the table below. The 10-25% category below includes information for one reporting unit (Store Fixtures). The fair value of this unit exceeded its book value by 18% at the June 30, 2013 impairment review date. If actual results differ from estimates used in these calculations, we could incur future impairment charges.
	Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	December 31,		10-year		Terminal			Discount  Rate
		2013		Compound		Values Long-			Ranges
		Goodwill Value		Annual Growth		term Growth
				Rate Range		Rate
	10-25%	$	108.6	3.3	%	3	%		10.5	%
	25%+ (1)	818.2		1.5% - 5.0%		3	%		8.0% - 10.0%
		$	926.8	1.5% - 5.0%		3	%		8.0% -10.5%
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	(1) Includes $13.0 book value of CVP goodwill remaining after the 2013 fourth quarter impairment.

Restructuring

Restructuring	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	Restructuring
	We have historically implemented various cost reduction initiatives to improve our operating cost structures. These cost initiatives have, among other actions, included workforce reductions and the closure or consolidation of certain operations. Our total restructuring-related costs for the three years ended December 31 were comprised of:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Continuing operations:
	Charged to other (income) expense, net:
	Severance and other restructuring costs	$	2.2		$	7.2		$	6.3
	Gain from sale of assets	(.3		)	(1.8		)	(.1		)
	Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	—			—			3.1
	Total continuing operations	1.9			5.4			9.3
	Discontinued operations (reported on the Statements of Operations in “Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax”):	(.3		)	0.3			0.6
	Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	$	1.6		$	5.7		$	9.9
	2011 Restructuring Plan
	In December 2011, we adopted the 2011 Restructuring Plan which included the closure of four underperforming manufacturing facilities.
	The following table contains information, by segment, regarding the amount of each major type of restructuring-related cost incurred in connection with the exit activities.
		Restructuring			(Gain)/Loss			Total			Total		Total			Total
		Charges (1)			on Sale of Assets			Amount			Amount		Amount			Amount
		2013			2013			Incurred in			Incurred in		Incurred in			Incurred
								2013			2012 (2)		2011 (3)			To Date
	Continuing operations:
	Residential Furnishings	$	0.8		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.5	$	0.5		$	1.8
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	—			(.1		)	(.1		)	0.9		1.2			2
	Industrial Materials	—			—			—			0.5		0.5			1
	Total continuing operations	0.8			(.1		)	0.7			1.9		2.2			4.8
	Discontinued operations - Wire dishwasher racks	(.1		)	—			$	(.1	)	0.3		0.6			$	0.8
	Total	$	0.7		$	(.1	)	$	0.6		$	2.2	$	2.8		$	5.6
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	The above table includes cash charges incurred to date of $4.4.
	-1	Restructuring charges are reported on the Statements of Operations in “Other (income) expense, net.”
	-2	The 2012 charges consist of $2.5 of restructuring charges and ($.3) of (gain)/loss on sale of assets.
	-3	The 2011 charges consist of $1.2 of restructuring charges and $1.6 of inventory obsolescence.
	The accrued liability associated with the 2011 Restructuring Plan consisted of the following:
		Balance at			2012			2012			Balance at		2013			2013		Balance at
		December 31,			Charges			Payments			December 31,		Charges			Payments		December 31,
		2011									2012							2013
	Termination benefits	$	0.9		$	0.7		$	1.3		$	0.3	$	(.1	)	$	0.2	$	—
	Contract termination costs	—			0.1			0.1			—		—			—		—
	Other restructuring costs	0.3			1.7			1.9			0.1		0.8			0.9		—
		$	1.2		$	2.5		$	3.3		$	0.4	$	0.7		$	1.1	$	—
	We also incurred impairment costs associated with this plan as discussed in Note C. These exit activities were substantially complete by the end of 2012 and no additional significant costs related to the plan are expected.
	Other Initiatives
	Apart from the 2011 Restructuring Plan, we have implemented various cost reduction initiatives over the last three years to improve our operating cost structures. None of these actions have individually resulted in a material charge to earnings. Total costs associated with these other initiatives have had the following impact on our financial statements:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Continuing operations:
	Charged to other (income) expense, net:
	Severance and other restructuring costs	$	1.4		$	5		$	5.3
	Gain from sale of assets	(.2		)	(1.5		)	(.1		)
	Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	—			—			1.9
	Total continuing operations	1.2			3.5			7.1
	Discontinued operations:
	Severance and other restructuring costs	0.2			—			—
	Loss from sale of assets	(.4		)	—			—
	Total discontinued operations	(.2		)	—			—
	Total of other initiatives	$	1		$	3.5		$	7.1
	Portion of total that represents cash charges	$	1.6		$	5		$	5.3
	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges (income) by segment for the other initiatives were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Continuing operations:
	Residential Furnishings	$	0.9		$	1.8		$	2.9
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	0.1			1			3
	Industrial Materials	(.1		)	0.1			1.1
Specialized Products	0.3			0.6			0.1
Total continuing operations	1.2			3.5			7.1
Discontinued operations	(.2		)	—			—
Total	$	1		$	3.5		$	7.1
The accrued liability associated with the other initiatives consisted of the following:
	Balance at			2012			2012			Balance at		2013			2013 Payments		Balance at
	December 31,			Charges			Payments			December 31,		Charges					December 31,
	2011									2012							2013
Termination benefits	$	0.5		$	1.6		$	1.3		$	0.8	$	0.4		$	1.1	$	0.1
Contract termination costs	0.6			1.1			1.1			0.6		0.1			0.7		—
Other restructuring costs	0.6			2.3			2.6			0.3		1.1			0.7		0.7
	$	1.7		$	5		$	5		$	1.7	$	1.6		$	2.5	$	0.8

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows:
		Residential			Commercial			Industrial			Specialized			Total
		Furnishings			Fixturing &			Materials			Products
					Components
	Net goodwill as of January 1, 2012	$	387.4		$	200.1		$	67.5		$	271.6		$	926.6
	Additions for current year acquisitions	—			—			60.2			—			60.2
	Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	—			—			—			—			—
	Reductions for sale of business	—			(2.5		)	—			—			(2.5		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment/other	2.6			1.8			0.1			2.7			7.2
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2012	390			199.4			127.8			274.3			991.5
	Additions for current year acquisitions	—			—			6.1			—			6.1
	Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	—			—			(.4		)	—			(.4		)
	Reductions for sale of business	—			—			—			(.3		)	(.3		)
	Impairment charge (1)	—			—			—			(63.0		)	(63.0		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment/other	(3.9		)	(2.9		)	0.7			(1.0		)	(7.1		)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013	$	386.1		$	196.5		$	134.2		$	210		$	926.8
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013 is comprised of:
	Gross goodwill	386.1			339.1			134.2			273			1,132.40
	Accumulated impairment losses	—			(142.6		)	—			(63.0		)	(205.6		)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013	$	386.1		$	196.5		$	134.2		$	210		$	926.8
	(1) In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $63.0related to the CVP unit as outlined in Note C.
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major amortized intangible asset class and intangible assets acquired during the period presented included in "Other intangibles" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
		Debt						Non-compete			Customer- Related Intangibles						Total
		Issue			Patents			Agreements						Supply
		Costs			and									Agreements
					Trademarks									and Other
	2013
	Gross carrying amount	$	9.5		$	53.8		$	7.7		$	221.9		$	24.9		$	317.8
	Accumulated amortization	5.5			28.2			5.2			63.9			11.6			114.4
	Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2013	$	4		$	25.6		$	2.5		$	158		$	13.3		$	203.4
	Acquired during 2013:
	Acquired related to business acquisitions	$	—		$	0.7		$	0.5		$	9.7		$	1.4		$	12.3
	Acquired outside business acquisitions	—			1.6			—			5.9			5.3			12.8
	Total acquired in 2013	$	—		$	2.3		$	0.5		$	15.6		$	6.7		$	25.1
	Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2013	0			16.3			4.8			9.6			6.1			9.2
	2012
	Gross carrying amount	$	10.9		$	53.3		$	12.3		$	236.9		$	22		$	335.4
	Accumulated amortization	5.9			27.1			9.2			75.1			11.8			129.1
	Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2012	$	5		$	26.2		$	3.1		$	161.8		$	10.2		$	206.3
	Acquired during 2012:
	Acquired related to business acquisitions	$	—		$	3.2		$	0.1		$	104.5		$	2		$	109.8
	Acquired outside business acquisitions	2.3			1.2			—			—			3.1			6.6
	Total acquired in 2012	$	2.3		$	4.4		$	0.1		$	104.5		$	5.1		$	116.4
	Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2012	10			5			3.2			16.1			9.9			15.3
	Estimated amortization expense for items included in our December 31, 2013 balance sheet in each of the next five years is as follows:
	Year ended December 31
	2014	$	22
	2015	21
	2016	20
	2017	18
	2018	16

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	We have four operating segments that supply a wide range of products:
	•	Residential Furnishings—components for bedding, furniture and other furnishings, as well as related consumer products
	•	Commercial Fixturing & Components—retail store fixtures and components for office and institutional furnishings
	•	Industrial Materials—drawn steel wire, specialty wire products, titanium and nickel tubing for the aerospace industry and welded steel tubing
	•	Specialized Products—automotive seating components, specialized machinery and equipment, and commercial vehicle interiors
	Our reportable segments are the same as our operating segments, which also correspond with our management organizational structure. Each reportable segment has a senior operating vice-president that reports to the chief operating officer. The chief operating officer in turn reports directly to the chief operating decision maker. The operating results and financial information reported through the segment structure are regularly reviewed and used by the chief operating decision maker to evaluate segment performance, allocate overall resources and determine management incentive compensation.
	Separately, we also utilize a role-based approach (Grow, Core, Fix or Divest) as a supplemental management tool to ensure capital (which is a subset of the overall resources referred to above) is efficiently allocated within the reportable segment structure.
	The accounting principles used in the preparation of the segment information are the same as those used for the consolidated financial statements, except that the segment assets and income reflect the FIFO basis of accounting for inventory. Certain inventories are accounted for using the LIFO basis in the consolidated financial statements. We evaluate performance based on earnings from operations before interest and income taxes (EBIT). Intersegment sales are made primarily at prices that approximate market-based selling prices. Centrally incurred costs are allocated to the segments based on estimates of services used by the segment. Certain of our general and administrative costs and miscellaneous corporate income and expenses are allocated to the segments based on sales. These allocated corporate costs include depreciation and other costs and income related to assets that are not allocated or otherwise included in the segment assets.
	A summary of segment results for the periods presented are shown in the following tables.
		Year Ended December 31
		External			Inter-		Total		EBIT From
		Sales			Segment		Sales		Continuing
					Sales				Operations
	2013
	Residential Furnishings	$	1,944.00		$	23	$	1,967.00	$	172
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	451.3			4.9		456.2		15.4
	Industrial Materials	612.8			231		843.8		72.4
	Specialized Products	737.9			52.5		790.4		27.2
	Intersegment eliminations								0.2
	Adjustment to LIFO method								(2.4		)
		$	3,746.00		$	311.4	$	4,057.40	$	284.8
	2012
	Residential Furnishings	$	1,895.00		$	8.8	$	1,903.80	$	154.3
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	478.3			4.4		482.7		30.4
	Industrial Materials	621.7			249.4		871.1		66
	Specialized Products	711.1			45.9		757		87
	Intersegment eliminations								(8.9		)
	Adjustment to LIFO method								14.6
		$	3,706.10		$	308.5	$	4,014.60	$	343.4
	2011
	Residential Furnishings	$	1,827.80		$	8.6	$	1,836.40	$	137.5
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	502.4			4.9		507.3		15.7
	Industrial Materials	605.1			242.2		847.3		55.5
	Specialized Products	683.6			47.1		730.7		77.4
	Intersegment eliminations								(6.8		)
	Adjustment to LIFO method								(14.0		)
		$	3,618.90		$	302.8	$	3,921.70	$	265.3
	Average assets for our segments are shown in the table below and reflect the basis for return measures used by management to evaluate segment performance. These segment totals include working capital (all current assets and current liabilities) plus net property, plant and equipment. Segment assets for all years are reflected at their estimated average for the year. Acquired companies’ long-lived assets as disclosed below include property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets.
		Year Ended December 31
		Assets			Additions		Acquired		Depreciation
					to		Companies’		And
					Property,		Long-Lived		Amortization
					Plant and		Assets
					Equipment
	2013
	Residential Furnishings	$	586.5		$	36.5	$	0.6	$	47.2
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	144.9			2.6		—		9.4
	Industrial Materials	248			12.6		31		21.8
	Specialized Products	225			26.7		3.3		27.7
	Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	460.6			—		—		—
	Other (1)	—			—		—		0.4
	Unallocated assets (2)	1,492.40			2.2		—		16.1
	Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	(49.3		)	—		—		—
		$	3,108.10		$	80.6	$	34.9	$	122.6
	2012
	Residential Furnishings	$	602.9		$	22.5	$	12.9	$	46.4
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	159.1			5.2		—		11
	Industrial Materials	243.3			14.3		182.4		22.8
	Specialized Products	227.4			23.4		—		24.6
	Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	440.7			—		—		—
	Other (1)	—			—		—		0.9
	Unallocated assets (2)	1,678.20			5.6		—		13.3
Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	(96.7		)	—		—		—
	$	3,254.90		$	71	$	195.3	$	119
2011
Residential Furnishings	$	624.1		$	34.6	$	3	$	51.2
Commercial Fixturing & Components	176.1			3.4		—		11.8
Industrial Materials	218.1			18.6		—		12.7
Specialized Products	226.6			16.3		—		26.8
Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	417.7					—		—
Other (1)	—			—		—		4.4
Unallocated assets (2)	1,347.90			2.1		—		10
Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	(95.4		)	—		—		—
	$	2,915.10		$	75	$	3	$	116.9
______________________________
-1	Businesses sold or classified as discontinued operations during the years presented.
-2	Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of nonoperating assets and amortization of debt issue costs.
Revenues from external customers, by product line, are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31
	2013			2012		2011
Residential Furnishings
Bedding group	$	660.9		$	657.6	$	667.2
Furniture group	673.2			676.9		633.6
Fabric & Carpet Underlay group	609.9			560.5		527
	1,944.00			1,895.00		1,827.80
Commercial Fixturing & Components
Store Fixtures group	268.8			291.6		315.7
Office Furniture Components group	182.5			186.7		186.7
	451.3			478.3		502.4
Industrial Materials
Wire group	428			457.9		518.3
Tubing group	184.8			163.8		86.8
	612.8			621.7		605.1
Specialized Products
Automotive group	502.7			463.5		428.7
Commercial Vehicle Products group	109			137.7		132.9
Machinery group	126.2			109.9		122
	737.9			711.1		683.6
	$	3,746.00		$	3,706.10	$	3,618.90
Our principal operations outside of the United States are presented in the following geographic information, based on the area of manufacture.
	Year Ended December 31
	2013			2012		2011
External sales
United States	$	2,691.50		$	2,691.20	$	2,572.00
China	358.3			338		331.3
Europe	352.3			326.2		373.1
Canada	205.4			217.7		216.3
Mexico	69.6			64.5		50.5
Other	68.9			68.5		75.7
	$	3,746.00		$	3,706.10	$	3,618.90
Tangible long-lived assets
United States	$	363.6		$	383.9	$	387.7
China	35.7			35.9		38.1
Europe	124.5			102.7		105
Canada	25			21.1		20.8
Mexico	11.8			12.9		12.2
Other	14			16.3		16.8
	$	574.6		$	572.8	$	580.6

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Earnings:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	192.8		$	243.3		$	173.8
	(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(2.4		)	(2.3		)	(3.1		)
	Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	190.4			241			170.7
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	6.9			7.2			(17.4		)
	Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	197.3		$	248.2		$	153.3
	Weighted average number of shares (in millions):
	Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS	145.2			144.3			145.4
	Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation	2.1			1.7			1.6
	Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS	147.3			146			147
	Basic and Diluted EPS:
	Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Continuing operations	$	1.31		$	1.67		$	1.17
	Discontinued operations	0.05			0.05			(.12		)
	Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders	$	1.36		$	1.72		$	1.05
	Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Continuing operations	$	1.29		$	1.65		$	1.16
	Discontinued operations	0.05			0.05			(.12		)
	Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	1.34		$	1.7		$	1.04
	Other information:
	Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation	—			1.9			2.1

Accounts_and_Other_Receivables

Accounts and Other Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts and Other Receivables	'
	Accounts and Other Receivables
	Accounts and other receivables at December 31 consisted of the following:
		2013						2012
		Current			Long-term			Current			Long-term
	Trade accounts receivable	$	447.4		$	—		$	430.4		$	—
	Trade notes receivable	2.6			2.3			1.1			2.9
	Total trade receivables	450			2.3			431.5			2.9
	Other notes receivable:
	Notes received as partial payment for divestitures	0.5			5.4			0.5			6.1
	Other	3			1.6			0.5			4.3
	Income tax receivables	2.7			—			8.6			—
	Other receivables	26.4			—			24.3			—
	Subtotal other receivables	32.6			7			33.9			10.4
	Total trade and other receivables	482.6			9.3			465.4			13.3
	Allowance for doubtful accounts:
	Trade accounts receivable	(14.6		)	—			(18.9		)	—
	Trade notes receivable	(.6		)	(1.3		)	—			(.8		)
	Total trade receivables	(15.2		)	(1.3		)	(18.9		)	(.8		)
	Other notes receivable	—			(1.1		)	(.3		)	(.6		)
	Total allowance for doubtful accounts	(15.2		)	(2.4		)	(19.2		)	(1.4		)
	Total net receivables	$	467.4		$	6.9		$	446.2		$	11.9
	Notes that were past due more than 90 days or had been placed on non-accrual status were not significant for the periods presented.
	Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below:
		Balance at			2012			2012			Balance at			2013		2013			Balance at
		December 31,			Charges			Charge-offs,			December 31,			Charges		Charge-offs,			December 31,
		2011						Net of			2012					Net of			2013
								Recoveries								Recoveries
	Trade accounts receivable	$	21.9		$	4.1		$	7.1		$	18.9		$	4.1	$	8.4		$	14.6
	Trade notes receivable	0.7			0.1			—			0.8			1.9		0.8			1.9
	Total trade receivables	22.6			4.2			7.1			19.7			6		9.2			16.5
	Other notes receivable:
	Notes received as partial payment for divestitures	2.7			0.4			3.1			—			—		—			—
	Other	0.7			0.3			0.1			0.9			0.1		(.1		)	1.1
	Subtotal other receivables	3.4			0.7			3.2			0.9			0.1		(.1		)	1.1
	Total allowance for doubtful accounts	$	26		$	4.9		$	10.3		$	20.6		$	6.1	$	9.1		$	17.6

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	'
	Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
	Sundry assets, accrued expenses, other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities at December 31 consisted of the following:
		2013		2012
	Sundry assets
	Deferred taxes (See Note N)	$	46.9	$	50.2
	Assets held for sale	19.1		21.8
	Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	11.7		6.1
	Notes receivable (See Note H)	6.9		11.9
	Investment in associated companies	6.6		29.1
	Pension plan assets (See Note M)	1.4		—
	Other	29		26.1
		$	121.6	$	145.2
	Accrued expenses
	Wages and commissions payable	$	64.2	$	60.3
	Workers’ compensation, medical, auto and product liability	54.5		49.7
	Sales promotions	25.2		26.2
	General taxes, excluding income taxes	14.6		12
	Accrued interest	11.9		14.3
	Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	8.8		9.4
	Other	50.5		48.6
		$	229.7	$	220.5
	Other current liabilities
	Dividends payable	$	42	$	—
	Customer deposits	13.1		9.1
	Outstanding checks in excess of book balances	9.1		1.8
	Sales tax payable	6.8		7.3
	Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	1.7		0.9
	Derivative financial instruments (See Note S)	0.9		1.8
	Other	5.8		2.7
		$	79.4	$	23.6
	Other long-term liabilities
	Liability for pension benefits (See Note M)	$	39.9	$	75.8
	Net reserves for tax contingencies	29.2		35.5
	Deferred compensation	15.4		16
	Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	15.4		10.7
	Other	27.8		20.2
		$	127.7	$	158.2

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-Term Debt
	Long-term debt, weighted average interest rates and due dates at December 31 are as follows:
		2013							2012
		Stated Interest			Due Date		Balance		Stated Interest		Due Date	Balance
		Rate			Through				Rate		Through
	Term notes	4.8	%		2022		$	828.4	4.4	%	2022	$	1,028.00
	Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates	0.2	%		2030		19.9		0.4	%	2030	19.9
	Commercial paper	0.2	%		2017		16		—	%	—	—
	Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)						4.4					6.5
	Other, partially secured						0.8					1
							869.5					1,055.40
	Less current maturities						181.1					201.5
							$	688.4				$	853.9
	Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
	Year ended December 31
	2014	$	181.1
	2015	201.4
	2016	3.2
	2017	19.1
	2018	152.2
	Thereafter	312.5
		$	869.5
	We can raise cash by issuing up to $600 of commercial paper through a program that is backed by a $600 revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of 13 lenders. This agreement was renewed in 2011, with a five years term ending in 2016. During the third quarter of 2013 we extended the term by one year to 2017. The credit agreement allows us to issue total letters of credit up to $250. When we issue letters of credit in this manner, our capacity under the agreement, and consequently, our ability to issue commercial paper, is reduced by a corresponding amount. We had no outstanding letters of credit under the agreement at year end for the periods presented.
	Amounts outstanding at year-end related to our commercial paper program were:
		December 31,				December 31,
		2013				2012
	Total program authorized	$	600			$	600
	Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt)	(16.0		)		—
	Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement	—				—
	Total program usage	(16.0		)		—
	Total program available	$	584			$	600
	The revolving credit agreement and certain other long-term debt contain restrictive covenants which, among other things, limit a) the total amount of indebtedness to 60% of our total capitalization (each as defined in the revolving credit agreement), b) the amount of total secured debt to 15% of our total consolidated assets, and c) the amount of assets sold, transferred or disposed of in any trailing four quarter period to 20% of total consolidated assets. We have remained well within compliance with all such covenants.
	We may elect one of four types of borrowing under the revolving credit agreement, which determines the rate of interest to be paid on the outstanding principal balance. The interest rate would be commensurate with the currency borrowed and the term of the borrowing, as well as either i.) a competitive variable or fixed rate, or ii.) various published rates plus a pre-defined spread.
	We are required to periodically pay accrued interest on any outstanding principal balance under the revolving credit agreement at different time intervals based upon the elected interest rate and the elected interest period. Any outstanding principal under this agreement will be due upon the maturity date. We may also terminate or reduce the lending commitments under this agreement, in whole or in part, upon three business days’ notice.

Lease_Obligations

Lease Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Lease Obligations	'
	Lease Obligations
	We lease certain operating facilities, most of our automotive and trucking equipment and various other assets. Lease terms, including purchase options, renewals and maintenance costs, vary by lease.
	Total rental expense for the periods presented was as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Continuing operations	$	49.5	$	48	$	43.9
	Future minimum rental commitments for all long-term non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
	Year ended December 31
	2014	$	30.8
	2015	24.8
	2016	16.2
	2017	9.7
	2018	5.7
	Thereafter	14.5
		$	101.7
	The above lease obligations expire at various dates through 2019. Aggregate rental commitments above include renewal amounts where it is our intention to renew the lease.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	We use various forms of share-based compensation which are summarized below. One stock unit is equivalent to one common share for accounting and earnings per share purposes. Shares are issued from treasury for the majority of our stock plans’ activity. All share information is presented in millions.
	Stock options and stock units are granted pursuant to our Flexible Stock Plan. On May 10, 2012 the Flexible Stock Plan changed the way awards granted under the Plan are charged against the number of available shares. Under the 2012 Plan modification, each option counts as one share against the shares available under the Plan, but each share granted for any other awards will count as three shares against the Plan.
	At December 31, 2013, the following common shares were authorized for issuance under the Flexible Stock Plan:
		Shares Available for Issuance			Maximum Number of Authorized Shares
	Unexercised options	6.4			6.4
	Outstanding stock units—vested	4			5.5
	Outstanding stock units—unvested	1.8			3.4
	Available for grant	7.8			7.8
	Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2013	20			23.1
	The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation (including discontinued operations) on the results of operations for each of the periods presented:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013								2012							2011
		To Be Settled With Stock				To Be Settled In Cash				To Be Settled With Stock				To Be Settled In Cash			To Be Settled With Stock				To Be Settled In Cash
	Options (1):
	Amortization of the grant date fair value	$	1.6			$	—			$	4.4			$	—		$	4.8			$	—
	Cash payments in lieu of options	—				0.8				—				0.3			—				0.3
	Stock-based retirement plans contributions (2)	6.5				1.2				6.6				1			5				0.8
	Discounts on various stock awards:
	Deferred Stock Compensation Program (1)	1.5				—				1.2				—			1.1				—
	Stock-based retirement plans (2)	1.1				—				1.2				—			1.5				—
	Discount Stock Plan (6)	0.9				—				0.9				—			0.9				—
	Performance Stock Unit awards (3)	6.4				1.1				6.5				5.1			7				1.9
	Restricted Stock Units awards (4)	4.2				—				2.2				—			2.4				—
	Profitable Growth Incentive awards (5)	0.6				0.6				—				—			—				—
	Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock	1.3				—				1				—			1.1				—
	Total stock-related compensation expense	24.1				$	3.7			24				$	6.4		23.8				$	3
	Employee contributions for above stock plans	12.2								9.8							11.5
	Total stock-based compensation	$	36.3							$	33.8						$	35.3
	Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	$	9.2							$	9.1						$	9
	The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation on assets and liabilities for each of the periods presented:
		2013												2012
		Current				Long-term				Total				Current			Long-term				Total
	Assets:
	Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans (2)	$	1.7			$	11.7			$	13.4			$	0.9		$	6.1			$	7
	Liabilities:
	Stock-based retirement plans (2)	$	1.7			$	11.6			$	13.3			$	0.9		$	6.2			$	7.1
	Performance Stock Unit award (3)	2.8				2.6				5.4				3.6			4.5				8.1
	Profitable Growth Incentive award (5)	—				1.2				1.2				—			—				—
	Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts	6				—				6				5.8			—				5.8
	Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation	$	10.5			$	15.4			$	25.9			$	10.3		$	10.7			$	21
	When the tax deduction for an exercised stock option or converted stock unit exceeds the compensation cost that has been recognized in income, a “windfall” tax benefit is created. The windfall benefit is not recognized in income, but rather on the balance sheet as additional contributed capital. When the current tax deduction for an exercised stock option or converted stock unit is less than the deferred tax asset recorded in regard to the compensation cost that has been recognized in income, a tax “shortfall” is created. To the extent we have accumulated tax windfalls, the shortfall is recognized on the balance sheet as a reduction of additional contributed capital. Net windfall is presented below:
		Balance at				Net Windfall				Balance at
		December 31,				Resulting From				December 31,
		2012				Exercises and				2013
						Conversions
	Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital	$	36.2			$	5.7			$	41.9
	(1) Stock Option Grants
	We have granted stock options in the following areas:
	•	On a discretionary basis to a broad group of employees
	•	In conjunction with our Deferred Compensation Program
	•	As compensation of outside directors
	Options granted to a broad group of employees on a discretionary basis
	We have historically granted stock options annually on a discretionary basis to a broad group of employees. Options generally become exercisable in one-third increments at 18 months, 30 months and 42 months after the date of grant. Options have a maximum term of ten years and the exercise prices are equal to Leggett’s closing stock price on the grant date.
	Grant date fair values are calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and are amortized by the straight-line method over the options’ total vesting period, except for employees who terminate due to retirement. A “retirement” termination occurs if the employee is age 65, or age 55 with 20 years of Company service at termination. For retirement terminations, options continue to vest and remain exercisable for three years, six months after termination of employment. Therefore, the expense for these options is accelerated when the employee is retirement eligible.
	In connection with the January 2011 and 2012 grants, we offered two different option choice programs. One group of employees was offered the choice to receive stock options or to receive a cash payment in lieu of options, with the cash alternative being equal to approximately one-half of the Black-Scholes value of the option grant foregone. Another group of employees, generally higher level employees, were offered a choice between stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs), on a ratio of four options foregone for every one RSU offered. The stock units vest in one-third increments at 12 months, 24 months and 36 months after the date of grant.
	Starting in 2013, we discontinued the annual option grant, and options are now offered only in conjunction with the Deferred Compensation Program discussed below, and were replaced with either cash awards or RSUs. Certain key management employees participated in a new Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) program beginning in 2013, as discussed below.
	Deferred Compensation Program
	We offer a Deferred Compensation Program under which key managers and outside directors may elect to receive stock options, stock units or interest-bearing cash deferrals in lieu of cash compensation:
	•	Stock options under this program are granted on the last business day of the year prior to the year the compensation is earned. The number of options granted equals the deferred compensation times five, divided by the stock’s market price on the date of grant. The option has a 10-year term. It vests as the associated compensation is earned and becomes exercisable beginning 15 months after the grant date. Stock is issued when the option is exercised.
	•	Deferred stock units (DSU) under this program are acquired every two weeks (when the compensation would have otherwise been paid) at a 20% discount to the market price of our common stock on each acquisition date and they vest immediately. Expense is recorded as the compensation is earned. Stock units earn dividends at the same rate as cash dividends paid on our common stock. These dividends are used to acquire stock units at a 20% discount. Stock units are converted to common stock and distributed in accordance with the participant’s pre-set election. However, stock units may be settled in cash at the discretion of the Company. Participants must begin receiving distributions no later than ten years after the effective date of the deferral and installment distributions cannot exceed ten years.
	•	Interest-bearing cash deferrals under this program are reported in Other long-term liabilities on the balance sheet and are disclosed in Note I.
		Options				Units				Cash
Aggregate amount of compensation deferred during 2013	$	—			$	6.7			$	0.8
STOCK OPTIONS SUMMARY
Stock option information for the plans discussed above for the periods presented is as follows:
	Employee			Deferred			Other - Primarily Outside Directors'			Total			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
	Stock			Compensation			Options			Options			Average			Average		Intrinsic
	Options			Options									Exercise			Remaining		Value
													Price per			Contractual
													Share			Life in Years
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	6.5			1.9			0.1			8.5			$	21.72
Exercised *	(1.4	)		(.7	)		—			(2.1	)		22.04
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	5.1			1.2			0.1			6.4			$	21.61		4.5		$	59.7
Vested or expected to vest										6.4			$	21.61		4.5		$	59.6
Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2013										5.5			$	21.37		4		$	53
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*	Prior to 2005, we granted options with a below market exercise price under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Program. During 2013, .1 options were exercised at a below market exercise price, and .1 of these options remain outstanding at December 31, 2013. In 2005, we amended the Program to provide only “at market” stock options.
Additional information related to stock option activity for the periods presented is as follows:
	Year Ended December 31
	2013				2012				2011
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	18.4			$	24.9			$	7.5
Cash received from stock options exercised	36.9				35.6				20.5
Total fair value of stock options vested	4.4				4.5				4.5
The following table summarizes fair values calculated (and assumptions utilized) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
		Year Ended December 31 **
		2012				2011
Aggregate grant date fair value		$	4			$	4.9
Weighted-average per share grant date fair value		$	4.68			$	4.9
Risk-free interest rate		1.9		%		2.7		%
Expected life in years		7.2				7
Expected volatility (over expected life)		34.4		%		33.3		%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)		4.8		%		4.7		%
**	No options were granted in 2013
The risk-free rate is determined based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant for maturities equivalent to the expected life of the option. The expected life of the option (estimated average period of time the option will be outstanding) is estimated based on the historical exercise behavior of employees, with executives displaying somewhat longer holding periods than other employees. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility, measured daily for a time period equal to the option’s expected life, ending on the day of grant. The expected dividend yield is estimated based on the dividend yield at the time of grant.
(2) Stock-Based Retirement Plans
We have two stock-based retirement plans: the tax-qualified Stock Bonus Plan (SBP) for non-highly compensated employees, and the non-qualified Executive Stock Unit Program (ESUP) for highly compensated employees. We make matching contributions to both plans. In addition to the automatic 50% match, we will make another matching contribution of up to 50% of the employee’s contributions for the year if certain profitability levels, as defined in the SBP and the ESUP, are obtained.
•	Participants in the SBP may contribute up to 6% of their compensation above a certain threshold to purchase Leggett stock or other investment alternatives at market prices. We immediately match 50% of the employee contributions. Employees are allowed to fully diversify their employee deferral accounts immediately and their employer accounts after three years of service. Dividends earned on Company stock held in the SBP are reinvested or paid in cash at the participant’s election.
•	Participants in the ESUP may contribute up to 10% (depending upon salary level) of their compensation above the same threshold applicable to the SBP. Participant contributions are credited to a diversified investment account established for the participant, and we make premium contributions to the diversified investment accounts equal to 17.65% of the participant’s contribution. A participant’s diversified investment account balance is adjusted to mirror the investment experience, whether positive or negative, of the diversified investments selected by the participant. Participants may change investment elections in the diversified investment accounts, but cannot purchase Company common stock or stock units. The diversified investment accounts consist of various mutual funds and retirement target funds and are unfunded, unsecured obligations of the Company that will be settled in cash. Both the assets and liabilities associated with this program are presented in the table above and are adjusted to fair value at each reporting period.
We immediately match 50% of the employee contributions in the form of stock units. Company contributions to the ESUP, including dividend equivalents, are used to acquire stock units at 85% of the common stock market price on the acquisition date. Stock units are converted to common stock at a 1-to-1 ratio upon distribution from the program and may be settled in cash at the discretion of the Company.
Company matches in the SBP and ESUP fully vest upon three and five years, respectively, of cumulative service, subject to certain participation requirements. Distributions under both plans are triggered by an employee’s retirement, death, disability or separation from Leggett.
Information for the year ended December 31 for these plans was as follows:
	SBP				ESUP
	2013				2013
Employee contributions	$	3.3			$	4
Less diversified contributions	0.7				4
Total employee stock contributions	$	2.6			$	—
Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts					$	0.7
Shares purchased by employees	0.1
Shares of company match	0.1
Details regarding stock unit activity for the ESUP plan are reflected in the stock units summary table below.
(3) Performance Stock Unit Awards
We also grant Performance Stock Unit (PSU) awards in the first quarter of each year to selected officers and other key managers. These awards contain the following conditions:
•	A service requirement—Awards generally “cliff” vest three years following the grant date; and
•	A market condition—Awards are based on our Total Shareholder Return [TSR =Change in Stock Price + Dividends) / Beginning Stock Price] as compared to the TSR of a group of peer companies. The peer group consists of all the companies in the Industrial, Materials and Consumer Discretionary sectors of the S&P 500 and S&P Midcap 400 (approximately 320 companies). Participants will earn from 0% to 175% of the base award depending upon how our Total Shareholder Return ranks within the peer group at the end of the 3-year performance period.
Grant date fair values are calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation of stock and volatility data for Leggett and each of the comparator companies. Grant date fair values are amortized using the straight-line method over the three-year vesting period.
Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented:
	Year Ended December 31,
	2013				2012					2011
Total shares base award	0.2				0.3			282,040.00		0.3
Grant date per share fair value	$	27.6			$	23.79				$	25.41
Risk-free interest rate	0.4		%		0.4		%			1		%
Expected life in years	3				3					3
Expected volatility (over expected life)	29.1		%		35		%			42.5		%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	4.2		%		4.8		%			4.7		%
Three-Year Performance Cycle
Award Year		Completion Date		TSR Performance		Payout as a		Number of Shares		Distribution Date
				Relative to the  Peer Group (1%¾st)		Percent of the		Distributed
						Base Award
2009		31-Dec-11		51st percentile		73.60%		0.4		Jan-12
2010		31-Dec-12		46th percentile		91.00%		0.3		Jan-13
2011		December 31, 2013		55th percentile		64.20%		0.2		Jan-14
Beginning with the 2010 award (that was settled in January 2013), thirty-five percent (35%) of awards will be paid out in cash. We intend to pay out the remaining sixty-five percent (65%) in shares of our common stock, although we reserve the right to pay up to one hundred percent (100%) in cash. The 35% portion is recorded as a liability and is adjusted to fair value at each reporting period.
(4) Restricted Stock Unit Awards
RSU awards are generally granted as follows:
•	To managers in lieu of annual option grants
•	On a discretionary basis to selected managers
•	To selected executive officers in connection with employment agreements
•	As compensation for outside directors, who have a choice to receive RSUs or restricted stock
The value of these awards is determined by the stock price on the day of the award, and expense is recognized over the vesting period.
(5) Profitable Growth Incentive Awards
Starting in 2013, certain key management employees participated in a new Profitable Growth Incentive (PGI) program in lieu of the annual option grant. The PGI awards are issued as growth performance stock units (GPSUs). The GPSUs vest (0% to 250%) at the end of a two-year performance period. Vesting is based on the Company's or applicable profit center's revenue growth (adjusted by a GDP factor when applicable) and EBITDA margin at the end of a two-year performance period. The 2013 base target PGI award was .1 shares. If earned, we intend to pay half in shares of our common stock and half in cash, although we reserve the right to pay up to 100% in cash. Both components are adjusted to fair value at each reporting period.
STOCK UNITS SUMMARY
Stock unit information for the plans discussed above is presented in the table below.
	DSU			ESUP			PSU*			RSU			PGI**		Total Units			Weighted				Aggregate
																		Average				Intrinsic
																		Grant Date				Value
																		Fair Value
																		per Unit
Non-vested at December 31, 2012	—			—			1.4			0.2			—		1.6			$	14.31
Granted based on current service	0.2			0.2			—			0.3			—		0.7			30.17
Granted based on future conditions	—			—			0.4			—			0.2		0.6			12.34
Vested	(.2	)		(.2	)		(.2	)		(.2	)		—		(.8	)		28.27
Forfeited	—			—			(.1	)		—			—		(.1	)		13.12
Difference between maximum and actual payout	—			—			(.2	)		—			—		(.2	)		—
Total non-vested at December 31, 2013	—			—			1.3			0.3			0.2		1.8			$	14.87			$	56.6
Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2013															4							$	124.8
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*	PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e. maximum) payout
** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e. maximum) payout
	Year Ended December 31
	2013				2012				2011
Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock	$	7			$	4.7			$	16.8
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION COST NOT YET RECOGNIZED
As of December 31, 2013, the unrecognized cost of non-vested stock options and units was as follows:
	Options				Units
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$	0.9			$	10.6
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	0.8				1
(6) Discount Stock Plan
Under the Discount Stock Plan (DSP), a tax-qualified §423 stock purchase plan, eligible employees may purchase shares of Leggett common stock at 85% of the closing market price on the last business day of each month. Shares are purchased and issued on the last business day of each month and generally cannot be sold or transferred for one year.
Average 2013 purchase price per share (net of discount)	$	26.32
2013 number of shares purchased by employees	0.2
Shares purchased since inception in 1982	22.4
Maximum shares under the plan	23

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	The accompanying balance sheets reflect a net liability for the funded status of our domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans. Our U.S. plans (comprised primarily of three significant plans) represent approximately 88% of our pension benefit obligation in each of the periods presented. Participants in one of the significant domestic plans have stopped earning benefits; this plan is referred to as "frozen" in the following narrative.
	A summary of our pension obligations and funded status as of December 31 is as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Change in Benefit Obligation
	Benefit obligation, beginning of period	$	316.5			$	290.1		$	263.6
	Service cost	3.2				3			2.4
	Interest cost	11.9				12.6			13.4
	Plan participants’ contributions	0.5				0.5			0.5
	Actuarial (gains) losses	(30.3		)		25.4			27.9
	Benefits paid	(14.8		)		(16.4		)	(17.2		)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes	—				1.3			(.5		)
	Benefit obligation, end of period	287				316.5			290.1
	Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	240.3				223.2			210.3
	Actual return on plan assets	20				24.3			21.4
	Employer contributions	1.9				7.8			8.5
	Plan participants’ contributions	0.5				0.5			0.5
	Benefits paid	(14.8		)		(16.4		)	(17.2		)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0.1				0.9			(.3		)
	Fair value of plan assets, end of period	248				240.3			223.2
	Net funded status	$	(39.0	)		$	(76.2	)	$	(66.9	)
	Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Other assets—sundry	$	1.4			$	—		$	—
	Other current liabilities	(.5		)		(.4		)	(.4		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(39.9		)		(75.8		)	(66.5		)
	Net funded status	$	(39.0	)		$	(76.2	)	$	(66.9	)
	Accumulated and projected benefit obligation information at December 31 is recapped below:
		2013				2012			2011
	Aggregated plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	230.3			$	316.5		$	290.1
	Accumulated benefit obligation	228.7				312.3			287.7
	Fair value of plan assets	190.2				240.3			223.2
	Aggregated plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	233.8				316.5			290.1
	Fair value of plan assets	193.4				240.3			223.2
	Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans	283.5				312.3			287.7
	Included in the above plans is a subsidiary’s unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan. This is a non-qualified plan, and the subsidiary owns insurance policies for the participants that are not included in the plan’s assets with cash surrender values at December 31 as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Cash surrender values	$	2.1			$	2.1		$	2
	Comprehensive Income
	Amounts and activity included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pensions are reflected below:
		December 31,				2013			2013			2013			2013		December 31,
		2012				Amortization			Net			Foreign			Income		2013
									Actuarial			Currency			Taxes
									Gain			Exchange			Change
												Rates
												Change
	Net loss/(gain) (before tax)	$	104.7			$	(6.4	)	$	(35.1	)	$	(.1	)	$	—	$	63.1
	Net prior service cost (before tax)	0.5				(.2		)	—			—			—		0.3
	Deferred income taxes	(38.2		)		—			—			—			15.1		(23.1		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax)	$	67			$	(6.6	)	$	(35.1	)	$	(.1	)	$	15.1	$	40.3
	Of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2013, the portions expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2014 are as follows:
	Net loss	$	2.4
	Net prior service cost	0.3
	Net Pension (Expense) Income
	Components of net pension (expense) income for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Service cost	$	(3.2	)		$	(3.0	)	$	(2.4	)
	Interest cost	(11.9		)		(12.6		)	(13.4		)
	Expected return on plan assets	15.2				14.5			13.8
	Amortization of prior service cost	(.2		)		(.3		)	(.3		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	(6.4		)		(6.0		)	(4.0		)
Net pension (expense) income	$	(6.5	)		$	(7.4	)	$	(6.3	)
Weighted average assumptions for pension costs:
Discount rate used in net pension costs	3.8		%		4.4		%	5.2		%
Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs	3.8		%		3.8		%	4		%
Expected return on plan assets	6.6		%		6.6		%	6.7		%
Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation:
Discount rate used in benefit obligation	4.6		%		3.8		%	4.4		%
Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation	3.8		%		3.8		%	3.8		%
Assumptions used for U.S. and international plans were not significantly different.
We use the average of the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve rate and Merrill Lynch AA-AAA 10-year Bond Index rate to determine the discount rate used for our significant pension plans (rounded to the nearest 25 basis points). The Citigroup Pension Discount Curve rate is a calculated rate using yearly spot rates matched against expected future benefit payments. The Merrill Lynch Index rate is based on the weighted average yield of a portfolio of high grade Corporate Bonds with an average duration approximating the plans’ projected benefit payments, adjusted for any callable bonds included in the portfolio. The discount rates used for our other, primarily foreign, plans are based on rates appropriate for the respective country and the plan obligations.
The overall, expected long-term rate of return is based on each plan’s historical experience and our expectations of future returns based upon each plan’s investment holdings, as discussed below.
Pension Plan Assets
The fair value of our major categories of pension plan assets is disclosed below using a three level valuation hierarchy that separates fair value valuation techniques into the following categories:
•	Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
•	Level 2: Other significant inputs observable either directly or indirectly (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, yield curves, credit risk, etc.).
•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
Presented below are our major categories of investments for the periods presented:
	Year Ended December 31, 2013													Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Mutual and pooled funds
Fixed income	$	96.1			$	—		$	—		$	96.1		$	98.6	$	—		$	—	$	98.6
Equities	148.7				—			—			148.7			91.1		—			—		91.1
Common stocks	—				—			—			—			36.7		—			—		36.7
Money market funds, cash and other	3.2				—			—			3.2			13		0.9			—		13.9
Total investments at fair value	$	248			$	—		$	—		$	248		$	239.4	$	0.9		$	—	$	240.3
Plan assets are invested in diversified portfolios of equity, debt and government securities. The aggregate allocation of these investments is as follows:
	2013			2012
Asset Category
Equity securities	60	%		53	%
Debt securities	39			41
Other, including cash	1			6
Total	100	%		100	%
Our investment policy and strategies are established with a long-term view in mind. We strive for a sufficiently diversified asset mix to minimize the risk of a material loss to the portfolio value due to the devaluation of any single investment. In determining the appropriate asset mix, our financial strength and ability to fund potential shortfalls that might result from poor investment performance are considered.
Of our three significant domestic plans, the frozen plan (representing approximately 60% of the total benefit obligation) employs a Liability Driven Investment strategy and has a target allocation of 60% fixed income and 40% equities. The remaining significant plans have a target allocation of 75% equities and 25% fixed income, as historical equity returns have tended to exceed bond returns over the long term.
Assets of our domestic plans represent the majority of plan assets and are allocated to six different passively managed low-cost index mutual funds:
•	Total Stock Market Index: Large -, mid-, and small-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles.
•	Large-Cap Index: Large-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles.
•	Small-Cap Index: Small-cap equity diversified across growth and value styles.
•	FTSE All World ex US Index: International equity; broad exposure across developed and emerging non-US equity markets around the world.
•	Long-term Bond Index: Diversified exposure to the long-term, investment-grade U.S. bond market.
•	Extended Duration Treasury Index: Diversified exposure to the long-term Treasury STRIPS market.
Future Contributions and Benefit Payments
We expect to contribute $3.4 to our defined benefit pension plans in 2014.
Estimated benefit payments, expected over the next ten years are as follows:
2014	$	15.7
2015	16
2016	16.4
2017	16.5
2018	16.8
2019-2023	88.8
Other Benefit Plans
Total expense from continuing operations for defined contribution plans was as follows:
	2013				2012			2011
Defined contribution plans	$	6.6			$	6.5		$	5.9
We have limited participation in two union-sponsored, defined benefit, multi-employer pension plans.  We participated in one multi-employer plan in 2011, and added one additional plan with the Western Pneumatic acquisition in 2012 (as discussed in Note R).
These plans are not administered by us, and contributions are determined in accordance with provision of negotiated labor contracts.  Aggregate contributions to these plans were less than $.6 for each of the years presented.
In addition to regular contributions, we could be obligated to pay additional contributions (known as complete or partial withdrawal liabilities) if a plan has unfunded vested benefits.  Factors that could impact the funded status of these plans include investment performance, changes in the participant demographics, financial stability of contributing employers and changes in actuarial assumptions.  Withdrawal liability triggers could include a plan's termination, a withdrawal of substantially all employers, or our voluntary withdrawal from the plan (such as decision to close a facility or the dissolution of a collective bargaining unit.) We have a very small share of the liability among the participants of these plans. Based upon the information available from plan administrators, both of the multi-employer plans in which we participate are underfunded and estimate our aggregate share of potential withdrawal liability for both plans to be $23.2. We have not recorded any material withdrawal liabilities for the years presented.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic	$	121.3			$	193.2			$	117.1
	Foreign	126.5				113.3				116.6
		$	247.8			$	306.5			$	233.7
	Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following components:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012				2011
	Current
	Federal	$	63			$	51.9			$	27.5
	State and local	6.3				4.8				3.2
	Foreign	24.2				22.5				22.9
		93.5				79.2				53.6
	Deferred
	Federal	(26.4		)		9				8.8
	State and local	(1.8		)		(.6		)		1.6
	Foreign	(10.3		)		(24.4		)		(4.1		)
		(38.5		)		(16.0		)		6.3
		$	55			$	63.2			$	59.9
	Income tax expense from continuing operations, as a percentage of earnings before income taxes, differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Increases (decreases) in rate resulting from:
	State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.5			1.3			0.7
	Tax effect of foreign operations	(8.3	)		(5.8	)		(6.2	)
	Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings	(.4	)		3.7			—
	Change in valuation allowance	(1.4	)		(11.9	)		(1.0	)
	Change in uncertain tax positions, net	(1.1	)		0.6			(1.7	)
	Production activities deduction	(2.0	)		(1.3	)		(.9	)
	Other permanent differences, net	(.6	)		(.5	)		(.1	)
	Other, net	(.5	)		(.5	)		(.2	)
	Effective tax rate	22.2	%		20.6	%		25.6	%
	For all periods presented, the tax rate benefited from income earned in various foreign jurisdictions at rates lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate, primarily related to China and Luxembourg. Significant items impacting each year's tax rate follows:
	•2013: We recognized tax rate benefits totaling $17.5, primarily related to the impact of Mexico tax law changes, the settlement of certain foreign and state audits, and a non-taxable bargain purchase gain.
	•2012: The tax rate benefited from the elimination of a $36.9 valuation allowance on our Canadian net operating losses and other deferred tax assets. As a result of an increase in operating earnings in Canada, the amalgamation of two Canadian subsidiaries, and the restructuring of intercompany debt attributable in part to a change in Canadian tax law, we now expect those carryforwards and other deferred tax assets to be utilized in future years. This 2012 benefit was partially offset by the accrual of $11.2 of deferred withholding taxes in China on earnings that are no longer indefinitely reinvested in China.
	•2011: The tax rate benefited by a total of $5.2 from the release of certain deferred tax asset valuation allowances and tax audit settlements. In 2011, we also incurred $1.7 of incremental tax on the 2010 repatriation of $112.6 of earnings from foreign subsidiaries.
	We recognized net excess tax benefits of approximately $4.6, $5.5, and $6.1, and in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to stock plan activity, which have been recorded to additional contributed capital. These amounts include net windfall tax benefits as discussed in Note L.
	We file tax returns in each jurisdiction where we are required to do so. In these jurisdictions, a statute of limitations period exists. After a statute period expires, the tax authorities may no longer assess additional income tax for the expired period. In addition, we are no longer eligible to file claims for refund for any tax that we may have overpaid.
	Unrecognized Tax Benefits
	The total amount of our gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2013, is $32.9, of which $18.0 would impact our effective tax rate, if recognized. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented is as follows:
		2013				2012				2011
	Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1	$	26.6			$	25.7			$	34.1
	Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods	4.5				4.8				1.2
	Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods	(1.5		)		(2.3		)		(5.2		)
	Gross increases—current period tax positions	1				1.1				3
	Change due to exchange rate fluctuations	(.4		)		0.3				(.3		)
	Settlements	(2.8		)		(1.7		)		(5.5		)
	Lapse of statute of limitations	(3.0		)		(1.3		)		(1.6		)
	Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$	24.4			$	26.6			$	25.7
	Interest	7.6				8				8.1
	Penalties	0.9				0.9				1
	Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$	32.9			$	35.5			$	34.8
	We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is consistent with prior reporting periods.
	As of December 31, 2013, four tax years were subject to audit by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), covering the years 2010 through 2013. In 2011, IRS examinations of the 2004 through 2008 tax returns were completed, and in 2012 refunds aggregating $15.6 were received for all years associated with the audit. In 2011, we adjusted our reserve for uncertain tax positions with respect to the largest issue in connection with the examination, related to worthless stock deductions, which had a favorable impact on our tax provision of $3.6.
	Additionally, at December 31, 2013, five tax years were undergoing audit by the Canada Revenue Agency, covering the periods 2007 through 2011. These examinations are at various stages of completion, but to date we are not aware of any material adjustments. In 2013, due to Canada Revenue Agency examinations of our 2005 and 2006 tax years, we released $1.1 of unrecognized tax benefits. Various state and other foreign jurisdiction tax years also remain open to examination, though we believe assessments (if any) would be immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.
	It is reasonably possible that resolution of certain tax audits could reduce our unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months, as certain tax positions may be sustained on audit, or we may agree to certain adjustments. It is not expected that any change would have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Deferred Income Taxes
	Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. The major temporary differences and their associated deferred tax assets or liabilities are as follows:
		December 31
		2013								2012
	Assets				Liabilities				Assets			Liabilities
Property, plant and equipment	$	13.5			$	(60.0	)		$	12.6		$	(61.1	)
Inventories	1.6				(16.4		)		1.9			(18.8		)
Accrued expenses	89.7				(.8		)		89.6			(.1		)
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	64.6				—				66.4			—
Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits	16				(.9		)		29.7			(.8		)
Intangible assets	2.3				(108.5		)		2.9			(118.7		)
Derivative financial instruments	14.2				(1.7		)		15.7			(1.7		)
Subsidiary stock basis	—				—				6			—
Uncertain tax positions	11.2				—				12.1			—
Other	11.1				(16.4		)		7.3			(18.7		)
Gross deferred tax assets (liabilities)	224.2				(204.7		)		244.2			(219.9		)
Valuation allowance	(25.4		)		—				(32.2		)	—
Total deferred taxes	$	198.8			$	(204.7	)		$	212		$	(219.9	)
Net deferred tax (liability)					$	(5.9	)					$	(7.9	)
The valuation allowance primarily relates to net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards for which utilization is uncertain. Cumulative tax losses in certain state and foreign jurisdictions during recent years, limited carryforward periods in certain jurisdictions, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and reasonable tax planning strategies were among the factors considered in determining the valuation allowance.
These loss and credit carryforwards have expiration dates that vary generally over the next 20 years, with no amount greater than $10 expiring in any one year.
Deferred income taxes and withholding taxes have been provided on earnings of our foreign subsidiaries to the extent it is anticipated that the earnings will be remitted in the future as dividends. The tax effect of most distributions would be significantly offset by available foreign tax credits. As of December 31, 2013, we have accrued $10.1 of deferred taxes associated with the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
Deferred income taxes and withholding taxes have not been provided on foreign earnings which are indefinitely reinvested. The cumulative undistributed earnings which are indefinitely reinvested as of December 31, 2013, are $375.1. If such earnings were distributed, the resulting incremental tax expense would be $62.6 based on present income tax laws, which are subject to change. In 2013, we repatriated $68.0 of foreign earnings, resulting in a net tax benefit of $2.3. Although we have not changed our assertion with respect to amounts permanently reinvested outside the U.S., in 2012 we recorded $11.2, which was reduced by $1.1 in 2013, for withholding taxes in China, since we no longer have specific plans to reinvest all of our Chinese earnings within China. These taxes would be due on dividends from certain of our China subsidiaries to their foreign parent, a subsidiary of the U.S. company. These earnings are still permanently reinvested outside the U.S. and are included in the undistributed earnings and incremental taxes discussed above.
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
	December 31
	2013				2012
Other current assets	$	12.1			$	12.8
Sundry	46.9				50.2
Other current liabilities	(1.6		)		(1.3		)
Deferred income taxes	(63.3		)		(69.6		)
	$	(5.9	)		$	(7.9	)

Other_Income_Expense

Other (Income) Expense	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'
Other Expense (Income)	'
	Other (Income) Expense
	The components of other (income) expense from continuing operations were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Gain on asset sales	$	(8.1	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(10.9	)
	Bargain purchase gain from acquisitions (see Note R)	(8.8		)	—			—
	Restructuring charges (see Note D)	2.2			7.2			6.3
	Asset impairments (see Note C)	0.8			0.8			16.1
	Currency loss	1.8			2.1			—
	Royalty income	(1.8		)	(1.6		)	(.5		)
	(Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	(1.9		)	(.5		)	0.1
	Other income	(5.6		)	(5.5		)	(3.6		)
		$	(21.4	)	$	(.2	)	$	7.5

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The following table sets forth the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
		Foreign			Cash			Defined			Accumulated
		Currency			Flow			Benefit			Other
		Translation			Hedges			Pension			Comprehensive
		Adjustments						Plans			Income (Loss)
	Balance January 1, 2011	$	151.1		$	1.4		$	(50.7	)	$	101.8
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	(2.8		)	(37.8		)	(20.1		)	(60.7		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:
	Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	—			0.9			4.3			5.2
	Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax	—			0.9			4.3			5.2
	Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	(2.8		)	(36.9		)	(15.8		)	(55.5		)
	Income tax effect	—			14			5.6			19.6
	Attributable to noncontrolling interest	(.7		)	—			—			(.7		)
	Balance December 31, 2011	147.6			(21.5		)	(60.9		)	65.2
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	15.3			(10.1		)	(16.0		)	(10.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:
	Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	—			1.9			6.3			8.2
	Interest expense	—			1.8			—			1.8
	Other income/expense, net	0.7			—			—			0.7
	Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax	0.7			3.7			6.3			10.7
	Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	16			(6.4		)	(9.7		)	(.1		)
	Income tax effect	—			2.4			3.6			6
	Attributable to noncontrolling interest	(.1		)	—			—			(.1		)
	Balance December 31, 2012	163.5			(25.5		)	(67.0		)	71
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	(5.0		)	(1.0		)	35.2			29.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:
	Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	—			0.5			6.6			7.1
	Interest expense	—			3.9			—			3.9
	Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax	—			4.4			6.6			11
	Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	(5.0		)	3.4			41.8			40.2
	Income tax effect	—			(1.4		)	(15.1		)	(16.5		)
	Attributable to noncontrolling interest	(.2		)	—			—			(.2		)
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	158.3		$	(23.5	)	$	(40.3	)	$	94.5

Fair_Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value	'
	Fair Value
	We utilize fair value measures for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.
	Items measured at fair value on a recurring basis
	The areas in which we utilize fair value measures of financial assets and liabilities are presented in the table below.
	Fair value measurements are established using a three level valuation hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following categories:
	•	Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. Short-term investments in this category are valued using discounted cash flow techniques with all significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Derivative assets and liabilities in this category are valued using models that consider various assumptions and information from market-corroborated sources. The models used are primarily industry-standard models that consider items such as quoted prices, market interest rate curves applicable to the instruments being valued as of the end of each period, discounted cash flows, volatility factors, current market and contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace, can be derived from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
		As of December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	$	—	$	114.8	$	—	$	114.8
	Derivative assets (See Note S)	—		0.6		—		0.6
	Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	13.4		—		—		13.4
	Total assets	$	13.4	$	115.4	$	—	$	128.8
	Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities (See Note S)	$	—	$	0.9	$	—	$	0.9
	Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	13.3		—		—		13.3
	Total liabilities	$	13.3	$	0.9	$	—	$	14.2
		As of December 31, 2012
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	$	—	$	125.6	$	—	$	125.6
	Derivative assets (See Note S)	—		1.2		—		1.2
	Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	7		—		—		7
	Total assets	$	7	$	126.8	$	—	$	133.8
	Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities (See Note S)	$	0.5	$	1.3	$	—	$	1.8
	Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	7.1		—		—		7.1
	Total liabilities	$	7.6	$	1.3	$	—	$	8.9
	* - Includes both current and long-term amounts combined.
	The fair value for fixed rate debt (Level 2) was less than its $830.0 carrying value by $3.2 at December 31, 2013 and greater than its $1,030.0 carrying value by $45.7 at December 31, 2012. We value this debt using discounted cash flow and secondary market rates provided by Bloomberg.
	Items measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
	The primary areas in which we utilize fair value measures of non-financial assets and liabilities are allocating purchase price to the assets and liabilities of acquired companies as discussed in Note R and evaluating long-term assets (including goodwill) for potential impairment as discussed in Note C. Determining fair values for these items requires significant judgment and includes a variety of methods and models that utilize significant Level 3 inputs.
	Long-lived assets, acquisitions and the second step of a goodwill impairment test utilize the following methodologies in determining fair value: (i) Buildings and machinery are valued at an estimated replacement cost for an asset of comparable age and condition. Market pricing of comparable assets are used to estimate replacement cost where available. (ii) The most common identified intangible assets are customer relationships and tradenames. Customer relationships are valued using an excess earnings method, using various inputs such as the estimated customer attrition rate, future earnings forecast,  the amount of contributory asset charges, and a discount rate. Tradenames are valued  using a relief from royalty method, which is based upon comparable market royalty rates for tradenames of similar value. (iii) Inventory is valued at current replacement cost for raw materials, with a step-up for work in process and finished goods items that reflects the amount of ultimate profit earned as the valuation date. (iv) Other working capital items are generally recorded at face value, unless there are known conditions that would impact the ultimate settlement amount of the particular item.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	The following table contains the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions during the periods presented, and any additional consideration paid for prior years’ acquisitions. The majority of the goodwill included in the table below is expected to provide an income tax benefit.
		2013				2012			2011
	Accounts receivable	$	12.7			$	11.5		$	1.5
	Inventory	15				21.1			1.8
	Property, plant and equipment	16.1				15.7			1.1
	Goodwill (See Note E)	6.1				60.2			1.9
	Other intangible assets (See Note E)	12.3				109.8			—
	Other current and long-term assets	0.4				10.2			—
	Current liabilities	(19.5		)		(7.6		)	(1.2		)
	Long-term liabilities	(6.4		)		(9.5		)	(.4		)
	Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions	—				0.2			1.9
	Fair value of net identifiable assets	36.7				211.6			6.6
	Less: Bargain purchase gain	8.8				—			—
	Net cash consideration	$	27.9			$	211.6		$	6.6
	The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented.
	Year Ended		Number of		Segment		Product/Service
			Acquisitions
	December 31, 2013		4		Residential Furnishings (1); Industrial Materials (2); Specialized Products (1)		Geotextile products; Tubing for the aerospace industry (2); Innerspring unit wire-forming machines
	December 31, 2012		5		Residential Furnishings (2); Industrial Materials (3)		Gel components; Warehouse/distribution services; Tubing for the aerospace industry; Wire partitions; Tube fabrication
	December 31, 2011		2		Residential Furnishings		Furniture hardware and Geo textiles
	We are finalizing all of the information required to complete the purchase price allocations related to the most recent acquisitions and do not anticipate any material modifications.
	During third quarter 2013, we acquired an aerospace tubing manufacturer based in France for a cash purchase price of $14.5. This business was acquired at a price less than fair value of the net identifiable assets, and we recorded an $8.8 non-taxable bargain purchase gain. The bargain purchase gain is reported in the "Other (income) expense, net" line of our income statement. We have assessed the key valuation assumptions and business combination accounting procedures for this acquisition and believe the recognition of a bargain purchase gain is appropriate for this acquisition. Factors that contributed to the bargain purchase price were:
	•The seller of this business will continue to purchase these products in the future. Due to the unique nature of the products and limited number of potential buyers for this business, it was important to the seller that the acquiring company was a financially sound, integrated manufacturer. The seller found it advantageous to accept our purchase price based upon our demonstrated ability to operate similar businesses, and financial strength that will enable us to be a long-term supplier of quality products into the future, and;
	•We were able to complete the acquisition without a financial contingency, which was an important attribute for the seller.
	During the first quarter 2012, we acquired Western Pneumatic Tube Holding, LLC (Western) for a cash purchase price of $188.2 forming the Aerospace Products business unit within the Tubing Group. Western is a leading provider of integral components for critical aircraft systems, and specializes in fabricating thin-walled, large diameter, welded tubing and specialty formed products from titanium, nickel and other specialty materials for leading aerospace suppliers and OEMs. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill included Western's competitive position, and its fit with our strategy to seek businesses with secure, leading positions in growing, profitable, attractive markets.
	The results of operations of the above acquired companies have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the dates of acquisition. The unaudited pro forma consolidated net sales, net earnings and earnings per share as though the 2013 and 2012 acquisitions had occurred on January 1 of each year presented are not materially different from the amounts reflected in the accompanying financial statements. However, Western's activity is incremental to the Industrial Materials segment.
	Certain of our acquisition agreements provide for additional consideration to be paid in cash, at a later date and, are recorded as a liability at the acquisition date. At December 31, 2013, there was no substantial remaining consideration payable.
	In addition, in 2012, we invested $22.4 to acquire an interest in an unconsolidated entity related to a potential acquisition. We had no contractual right or obligation to make any additional investment and liquidated our position in the 3rd quarter of 2013 for $21.2, plus $1.8 in interest.
	We also increased our ownership portion to 100% for the following businesses that were previously not wholly owned:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012			2011
	Cash outlay associated with acquisition of noncontrolling interest - Specialized Products	$	—			$	—		$	13.6

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	Risk Management Strategy & Objectives
	We are subject to market and financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency, and commodities. In the normal course of business, we utilize derivative instruments (individually or in combinations) to manage these risks. We seek to use derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment; however, some instruments may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. It is our policy not to speculate using derivative instruments.
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Derivative financial instruments that we use to hedge forecasted transactions and anticipated cash flows are as follows:
	•	Commodity Cash Flow Hedges—We have historically used commodity cash flow hedges primarily to manage natural gas commodity price risk. Our last natural gas commodity hedge expired during 2013.
	•	Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges—On August 12, 2012, we issued $300 of 10-year notes with a coupon rate of 3.40%. As a part of this transaction, we settled our $200 forward starting interest rate swaps we had entered into during 2010 and recognized a loss of $42.7, which will be amortized out of accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense over the life of the notes.
	•	Currency Cash Flow Hedges—The foreign currency hedges manage risk associated with exchange rate volatility of various currencies.
	The effective changes in fair value of unexpired contracts are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified to income or expense in the period in which earnings are impacted. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged. (Settlements associated with the sale or production of product are presented in operating cash flows and settlements associated with debt issuance are presented in financing cash flows.)
	Fair Value Hedges
	Our fair value hedges typically manage foreign currency risk associated with subsidiaries’ assets and liabilities. Hedges designated as fair value hedges recognize gain or loss currently in earnings. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged.
	Hedge Effectiveness
	We have deemed ineffectiveness to be immaterial, and as a result, have not recorded any amounts for ineffectiveness. If a hedge was not highly effective, the portion of the change in fair value considered to be ineffective would be recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations.
	We have recorded the following assets and liabilities representing the fair value for our most significant derivative financial instruments. The fair values of the derivatives reflect the change in the market value of the derivative from the date of the trade execution, and do not consider the offsetting underlying hedged item.
			Expiring at various dates through:	Total USD			As of December 31, 2013
				Equivalent
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			Notional			Assets			Liabilities
				Amount			Other Current			Other Current
							Assets			Liabilities
	Cash flow hedges:
	Currency hedges:
	-Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries		Dec-15	$	133.9		$	0.1		$	0.8
	-Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary		Dec-14	5.1			0.1			—
	-Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary		Feb-15	4.7			—			0.1
	Total cash flow hedges						0.2			0.9
	Fair value hedges:
	USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary		Mar-14	14.5			0.4			—
							$	0.6		$	0.9
			Expiring at various dates through:	Total USD			As of December 31, 2012
				Equivalent
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			Notional			Assets			Liabilities
				Amount			Other Current			Other Current
							Assets			Liabilities
	Cash flow hedges:
	Commodity hedges		Dec-13	$	1.7		$	—		$	0.5
	Currency hedges:
	-Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries		Dec-13	38.9			0.5			0.1
	-Future USD cost of goods sold of European subsidiaries		Dec-13	7.9			—			0.2
	Total cash flow hedges						0.5			0.8
	Fair value hedges:
	ZAR asset on a USD subsidiary		Jan-13	21.2			—			0.9
	USD inter-company note receivables on European and Swiss subsidiaries		Feb-13	18			0.7			0.1
	Total fair value hedges						0.7			1
							$	1.2		$	1.8
	The following table sets forth the pre-tax (gains) losses from continuing operations for our hedging activities for the years presented. This schedule includes reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income as well as derivative settlements recorded directly to income or expense.
			Income Statement	Amount of (Gain) Loss
			Caption	Recorded in Income
				for the Year Ended
				December 31
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			2013			2012			2011
	Commodity cash flow hedges		Cost of goods sold	$	0.4		$	2.4		$	1.3
	Interest rate cash flow hedges		Interest expense	3.9			1.8			—
	Currency cash flow hedges		Net sales	(1.5		)	(.6		)	(.6		)
	Currency cash flow hedges		Cost of goods sold	0.1			(.5		)	0.3
	Currency cash flow hedges		Other (income) expense, net	0.2			0.2			0.2
	Total cash flow hedges			3.1			3.3			1.2
	Fair value hedges		Other (income) expense, net	(3.2		)	(.2		)	1.6
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
	Hedge of EUR assets (including inter-company note receivables)-UK and USD subsidiaries		Other (income) expense, net	—			(.8		)	(1.1		)
	Hedge of steel purchases - US subsidiary		Other (income) expense, net	—			0.1			—
	Hedge of EUR inter-company note receivable- USD denominated subsidiary		Interest expense	—			0.1			0.3
	Total derivative instruments			$	(.1	)	$	2.5		$	2

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	Contingencies
	We are a defendant in various proceedings involving employment, antitrust, intellectual property, environmental, taxation and other laws. When it is probable, in management's judgment, that we may incur monetary damages or other costs resulting from these proceedings or other claims, and we can reasonably estimate the amounts, we record appropriate liabilities in the financial statements and make charges against earnings. For all periods presented, we have recorded no material charges against earnings, and the total liabilities recorded are not material to our financial position.
	Shareholder Derivative Lawsuit
	On August 10, 2010, a shareholder derivative suit was filed by the New England Carpenters Pension Fund in the Circuit Court of Jasper County, Missouri as Case No. 10AO-CC284. The suit was purportedly brought on our behalf, naming us as a nominal defendant, and certain current and former officers and directors as individual defendants including David S. Haffner, Karl G. Glassman, Matthew C. Flanigan, Ernest C. Jett, Harry M. Cornell, Jr., Felix E. Wright, Robert Ted Enloe, III, Richard T. Fisher, Judy C. Odom, Maurice E. Purnell, Jr., Ralph W. Clark and Michael A. Glauber. The plaintiff alleged, among other things, that the individual defendants: breached their fiduciary duties; backdated and received backdated stock options violating our stock plans; caused or allowed us to issue false and misleading financial statements and proxy statements; sold our stock while possessing material non-public information; committed gross mismanagement; wasted corporate assets; committed fraud; violated the Missouri Securities Act; and were unjustly enriched.
	The plaintiff is seeking, among other things: unspecified monetary damages against the individual defendants; certain equitable and other relief relating to the profits from the alleged improper conduct; the adoption of certain corporate governance proposals; the imposition of a constructive trust over the defendants’ stock options and proceeds; punitive damages; the rescission of certain unexercised options; and the reimbursement of litigation costs. The plaintiff is not seeking monetary relief from us. We have director and officer liability insurance in force subject to customary limits and exclusions.
	We and the individual defendants filed motions to dismiss the suit in late October 2010, asserting: the plaintiff failed to make demand on our Board and shareholders as required by Missouri law, and this failure to make demand should not be excused; the dismissal of the substantially similar suit in 2009 precludes the 2010 suit; the plaintiff is not a representative shareholder; the suit was based on a statistical analysis of stock option grants and our stock prices that we believe was flawed; the plaintiff failed to state a substantive claim; the common law fraud claim was not pled with sufficient particularity; and the statute of limitations has expired on the fraud claim and all the alleged challenged grants except the December 30, 2005 grant. As to this grant, the motions to dismiss advised the Court that it was made under our Deferred Compensation Program, which (i) provided that options would be dated on the last business day of December, and (ii) was filed with the SEC on December 2, 2005 setting out the pricing mechanism well before the grant date. On April 6, 2011, the suit was dismissed without prejudice.
	On May 12, 2011, the plaintiff filed an appeal to the Missouri Court of Appeals. On November 28, 2012, the Missouri Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's dismissal finding that plaintiff sufficiently pleaded it would be futile to make demand on the Board and shareholders. The Court of Appeals did not address the other grounds that had been raised in the motions to dismiss. We filed a request for transfer to the Missouri Supreme Court on December 12, 2012, which was denied by the Court of Appeals. On January 3, 2013, we filed a transfer petition to the Missouri Supreme Court. On February 26, 2013, the Missouri Supreme Court denied our request. The case was sent back to Jasper County, Missouri for further proceedings. At the parties' request, on June 4, 2013, the circuit court stayed all proceedings to allow the parties to mediate the dispute. The stay of litigation remains in effect.
	We do not expect that the outcome of this matter will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating cash flows or results of operations.
	Antitrust Lawsuits
	Beginning in August 2010, a series of civil lawsuits was initiated in several U.S. federal courts and in Canada against over 20 defendants alleging that competitors of our carpet underlay business unit and other manufacturers of polyurethane foam products had engaged in price fixing in violation of U.S. and Canadian antitrust laws.
	A number of these lawsuits have been voluntarily dismissed, most without prejudice. Of the U.S. cases remaining, we have been named as a defendant in (a) three direct purchaser class action cases (the first on November 15, 2010) and a consolidated amended class action complaint filed on February 28, 2011 on behalf of a class of all direct purchasers of polyurethane foam products; (b) an indirect purchaser class consolidated amended complaint filed on March 21, 2011; and an indirect purchaser class action case filed on May 23, 2011; (c) 39 individual direct purchaser cases filed between March 22, 2011 and October 16, 2013; and (d) two individual cases alleging direct and indirect purchaser claims under the Kansas Restraint of Trade Act, one filed on November 29, 2012 and the other on April 11, 2013. All of the pending U.S. federal cases in which we have been named as a defendant, have been filed in or have been transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio under the name In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 1:10-MD-2196.
	In the U.S. actions, the plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and/or a class of purchasers, seek three times the amount of unspecified damages allegedly suffered as a result of alleged overcharges in the price of polyurethane foam products from at least 1999 to the present. Each plaintiff also seeks attorney fees, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, court costs, and injunctive relief against future violations. On April 15 and May 6, 2011, we filed motions to dismiss the U.S. direct purchaser and indirect purchaser class actions in the consolidated case in Ohio, for failure to state a legally valid claim. On July 19, 2011, the Ohio Court denied the motions to dismiss. Discovery is underway in the U.S. actions. Motions for class certification have been filed on behalf of both direct and indirect purchasers. A hearing on the motions was held January 15, 2014. A decision on class certification is expected in the upcoming weeks.
	We have been named in two Canadian class action cases (for direct and indirect purchasers of polyurethane foam products), both under the name Hi Neighbor Floor Covering Co. Limited and Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, et.al. in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Windsor), Court File Nos. CV-10-15164 (amended November 2, 2011) and CV-11-17279 (issued December 30, 2011). In each of the Canadian cases, the plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and/or a class of purchasers, seek from over 13 defendants restitution of the amount allegedly overcharged, general and special damages in the amount of $100, punitive damages of $10, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, and the costs of the investigation and the action. We are not yet required to file our defenses in the Canadian actions. In addition, on July 10, 2012, plaintiff in a class action case (for direct and indirect purchasers of polyurethane foam products) styled Option Consommateurs and Karine Robillard v. Produits Vitafoam Canada Limitée, et. al. in the Quebec Superior Court of Justice (Montréal), Court File No. 500-6-524-104, filed an amended motion for authorization seeking to add us and other manufacturers of polyurethane foam products as defendants in this case.
	On June 22, 2012, we were also made party to a lawsuit brought in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court, Jackson County, Missouri, Case Number 1216-CV15179 under the caption “Dennis Baker, on Behalf of Himself and all Others Similarly Situated vs. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated.” The plaintiff, on behalf of himself and/or a class of indirect purchasers of polyurethane foam products in the State of Missouri, alleged that we violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act based upon our alleged illegal price inflation of flexible polyurethane foam products. The plaintiff seeks unspecified actual damages, punitive damages and the recovery of reasonable attorney fees. We filed a motion to dismiss this action, which was denied on November 5, 2012. Discovery has commenced and plaintiff has filed a motion for class certification. The parties’ briefing is completed, and a hearing on the motion was held on February 20, 2014.
	We deny all of the allegations in all of the above actions and will vigorously defend ourselves. These contingencies are subject to many uncertainties. Therefore, based on the information available to date, we cannot reasonably estimate the amount or range of potential loss, if any, because, at this juncture of the proceedings; discovery is incomplete, all expert liability reports have not been exchanged; and because the litigation involves unsettled legal theories.
	Brazilian Value-Added Tax Matters
	On December 22, 2011, the Brazilian Finance Ministry, Federal Revenue Office issued a notice of violation against our wholly-owned subsidiary, Leggett & Platt do Brasil Ltda. (“L&P Brazil”) in the amount of $3.1, under Case No. 10855.724660/2011-43. The Brazilian Revenue Office claimed that for the period beginning November 2006 and continuing through December 2007, L&P Brazil used an incorrect tariff code for the collection and payment of value-added tax primarily on the sale of mattress innerspring units in Brazil.  L&P Brazil responded to the notice of violation on January 25, 2012 denying the violation. The Federal Revenue Office, on August 9, 2013, denied L&P Brazil's defenses and upheld the assessment at the first administrative level. L&P Brazil was notified about this judgment on October 16, 2013, and has filed an appeal.
	On December 17, 2012, the Brazilian Revenue Office issued an additional notice of violation in the amount of $5.5 under MPF Case No. 10855.725260/2012-36 covering the period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010 on the same subject matter. L&P Brazil responded to the notice of violation on January 17, 2013 denying the violation. The Brazilian Revenue Office, on June 13, 2013, denied L&P Brazil's defenses and upheld the assessment at the first administrative level. L&P Brazil appealed this decision on July 8, 2013. The Brazilian Revenue Office, on December 18, 2013, also issued an audit notice for years 2011 and 2012, which may result in additional assessments.
	In addition, L&P Brazil received assessments on December 22, 2011, and June 26, July 2 and November 5, 2012, and September 13, 2013 from the Brazilian Revenue Office where the Revenue Office challenged L&P Brazil's use of certain tax credits in the years 2006 through 2010. Such credits are generated based upon the tariff classification and rate used by L&P Brazil for value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings. Combined with prior assessments, L&P Brazil has received assessments totaling $1.7 on the same or similar denial of tax credit matters.
	L&P Brazil is also party to a proceeding involving the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil where the State of Sao Paulo, on April 16, 2009, issued a Notice of Tax Assessment and Imposition of Fine to L&P Brazil seeking $2.4 for the tax years 2006 and 2007, under Case No. 3.111.006 (DRT n°.04-256.169/2009). The State of Sao Paulo argued that L&P Brazil was using an incorrect tariff code for the collection and payment of value-added tax on sales of mattress innerspring units in the State of Sao Paulo. On September 29, 2010, the Court of Tax and Fees of the State of Sao Paulo ruled in favor of L&P Brazil nullifying the tax assessment. The State filed a special appeal and the Special Appeals court remanded the case back to the Court of Tax and Fees for further findings. On November 9, 2012, the Court of Tax and Fees again ruled in favor of L&P Brazil and nullified the tax assessment. On November 28, 2012, the State filed another special appeal. The determination to accept the special appeal was made on December 26, 2012, and L&P Brazil responded to this special appeal on January 24, 2013.
	We were also informed on October 4, 2012 that the State of Sao Paulo issued an Auto-Infringement and Imposition of a Fine dated May 29, 2012 under Procedure Number 4.003.484 against L&P Brazil in the amount of $2.0 for the tax years 2009 through 2011. Similar to the prior assessment, the State of Sao Paulo argues that L&P Brazil was using an incorrect tax rate for the collection and payment of value-added tax on sales of mattress innerspring units in the State of Sao Paulo. On June 21, 2013, the State of Sao Paulo's attorneys converted the Auto-Infringement and Imposition of a Fine No. 4.003.484 to a fiscal execution action against L&P Brazil in the amount of $2.6, under Sorocaba Judicial District Court, Case No. 3005528-50.2013.8.26.0602. L&P Brazil filed its response on January 27, 2014 denying the allegations.
	On December 18, 2012, the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil issued a tax assessment to L&P Brazil relating to L&P Brazil's classifications of innersprings for the collection and payment of value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings in Minas Gerais from March 1, 2008 through August 31, 2012 in the amount of $.6, under PTA Case No. 01.000.182756-62. L&P Brazil filed its response denying any violation on January 17, 2013. On October 22, 2013, the first administrative level ruled against us but did reduce the tax to $.3 (plus interest and penalties). We appealed to the second administrative level on December 30, 2013, which affirmed the first administrative level ruling.
	On February 1, 2013, the Brazilian Finance Ministry filed suit against L&P Brazil in the Camanducaia Judicial District Court, Case No. 0002222-35.2013.8.13.0878, alleging the untimely payment of $.2 of social contributions (social security and social assistance payments). L&P Brazil filed its response on July 11, 2013, denying the allegations. L&P Brazil argued the payments were not required to be made because of the application of certain tax credits that were generated by L&P Brazil's use of a tariff code for the classification of value-added tax on the sale of mattress innersprings (i.e., the same underlying issue at stake in the other Brazilian matters). L&P Brazil posted a bond and filed its response on July 11, 2013, denying the allegations.
	We deny all of the allegations in these actions. We believe that we have valid bases upon which to contest such actions and will vigorously defend ourselves. However, these contingencies are subject to many uncertainties.
	Patent Infringement Claim
	On January 24, 2012, in a case in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the jury entered a verdict against us in the amount of $5 based upon an allegation by plaintiff that we infringed three patents on an automatic stapling machine and on methods used to assemble box springs. This action was originally filed on October 4, 2010, as case number CV10-7416 RGK (SSx) under the caption Imaginal Systematic, LLC v. Leggett & Platt, Incorporated; Simmons Bedding Company; and Does 1 through 10, inclusive. Leggett is contractually obligated to defend and indemnify Simmons Bedding Company against a claim for infringement.
	On summary judgment motions, we unsuccessfully disputed each patent's validity and denied that we infringed any patent. At the jury trial on damages issues, the plaintiff alleged damages of $16.2. The court denied plaintiff's attempt to win an attorney fee award and triple the pre-verdict damages.
	On April 9, 2012 we appealed the case to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held on February 6, 2013 before a three judge appeal panel in the Federal Circuit in Washington D.C. On February 14, 2013, the Court of Appeals issued a judgment affirming the $5 verdict against us, which was fully accrued for in the first quarter of 2013 and then paid in the second quarter of 2013. We filed a petition for a rehearing of the Court of Appeals decision on March 18, 2013, which was denied by the Court of Appeals.
	The plaintiff requested royalties for post-verdict use of the machines and requested pre-judgment interest in the amount of $.7. On July 3, 2013, the District Court ruled that the plaintiff was not entitled to additional ongoing royalties for our continued use of the machines, but did award pre-judgment interest of $.5. On August 2, 2013, both parties filed a notice of appeal of this order to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, but plaintiff has since withdrawn its appeal.
	In 2011, we also filed reexamination proceedings in the Patent Office (Case Nos. 95/001,543 filed February 11, 2011; 95/001,546 and 95/001,547 filed February 16, 2011), challenging the validity of each patent at issue in the lawsuit the plaintiff brought. The Patent Office examiner ruled in our favor on the key claims of one of three patents. The Patent Office examiner initially ruled in our favor on the pertinent claims of the second of the patents, but subsequently reversed that decision. With respect to the third patent, the Patent Office examiner's decision upheld the validity of all claims. All three of these proceedings were appealed to the Board of Patent Appeals. Due to a change made to all of the machines, we do not believe that the machines currently use the feature alleged to have infringed the third patent. On April 25, 2013, the plaintiff filed petitions to terminate all re-examination proceedings based on the final ruling of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. We opposed those petitions. The Patent Office terminated all three re-examination proceedings, two on December 16, and one on December 18, 2013.
	On July 29, 2013, the plaintiff filed a second lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Case No. CV13-05463 alleging that we and Simmons Bedding Company have continued to infringe the three patents on an automatic stapling machine and the methods used to assemble box springs, and that the plaintiff is entitled to additional damages from January 24, 2012 forward. Leggett and Simmons Bedding Company filed their Answers on November 20, 2013, and intend to vigorously defend the allegations.
	At this time, we do not expect that the outcome of this matter will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating cash flows or results of operations.

Quarterly_Summary_Of_Earnings

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	'
	Quarterly Summary of Earnings
	Leggett & Platt, Incorporated
	(Unaudited)
	(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)
	Year ended December 31	First 1			Second 1			Third 1,2			Fourth 1,3,4			Total
	2013
	Net sales	$	932.7		$	958.8		$	957.7		$	896.8		$	3,746.00
	Gross profit	188.9			199.1			193			166.2			747.2
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	69.3			89.4			97.3			(8.2		)	247.8
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	49.4		$	65.1		$	71.6		$	6.7		$	192.8
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.1			6.8			0.4			(.4		)	6.9
	Net earnings	49.5			71.9			72			6.3			199.7
	(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(.4		)	(.6		)	(.7		)	(.7		)	(2.4		)
	Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	49.1		$	71.3		$	71.3		$	5.6		$	197.3
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.34		$	0.44		$	0.49		$	0.04		$	1.31
	Diluted	$	0.33		$	0.44		$	0.48		$	0.04		$	1.29
	Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	—		$	0.05		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Diluted	$	—		$	0.05		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.34		$	0.49		$	0.49		$	0.04		$	1.36
	Diluted	$	0.33		$	0.48		$	0.49		$	0.04		$	1.34
	2012
	Net sales	$	943.3		$	934.6		$	978.1		$	850.1		$	3,706.10
	Gross profit	178.5			186.7			204.9			176.6			746.7
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	68.1			78.8			95.2			64.4			306.5
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	45.3		$	57.3		$	66.6		$	74.1		$	243.3
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(.8		)	8.1			—			(.1		)	7.2
	Net earnings	44.5			65.4			66.6			74			250.5
	(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(.5		)	(.5		)	(.8		)	(.5		)	(2.3		)
	Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	44		$	64.9		$	65.8		$	73.5		$	248.2
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.31		$	0.39		$	0.46		$	0.51		$	1.67
	Diluted	$	0.31		$	0.39		$	0.45		$	0.5		$	1.65
	Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	(.01	)	$	0.06		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Diluted	$	(.01	)	$	0.06		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.31		$	0.45		$	0.46		$	0.51		$	1.72
	Diluted	$	0.3		$	0.45		$	0.45		$	0.5		$	1.7
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	1	Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.
	2	As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.
	3	As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)
	4	Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

Valuation_And_Qualifying_Accou

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves	'
	LEGGETT & PLATT, INCORPORATED
	SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES
	(Amounts in millions)
	Column A	Column B		Column C			Column D				Column E
	Description	Balance		Additions			Deductions				Balance
		at		Charged							at End of
		Beginning		to Cost							Period
		of Period		and
				Expenses
	Year ended December 31, 2013
	Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	20.6	$	6.1		$	9.1		-1	$	17.6
	Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis	$	19.4	$	11.8		$	9.3			$	21.9
	Tax valuation allowance	$	32.2	$	(3.4	)	$	3.4		(2)	$	25.4
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	26	$	4.9		$	10.3		-1	$	20.6
	Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis	$	20.2	$	10.2		$	11			$	19.4
	Tax valuation allowance	$	69.1	$	(36.3	)	$	0.6		(2)	$	32.2
	Year ended December 31, 2011
	Allowance for doubtful receivables	$	23.2	$	8.6		$	5.8		-1	$	26
	Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis	$	23.7	$	10.4		$	13.9			$	20.2
	Tax valuation allowance	$	69	$	(3.0	)	$	(3.1	)	(2)	$	69.1
	______________________________
	-1	Uncollectible accounts charged off, net of recoveries.
	-2	Federal tax effect of state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards and credits and changes in currency exchange rates. As discussed in Note N on page 103, 2012 includes a $36.9 tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Principles Of Consolidation	'
	PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated and its majority-owned subsidiaries (“we” or “our”). Management does not expect foreign exchange restrictions to significantly impact the ultimate realization of amounts consolidated in the accompanying financial statements for subsidiaries located outside the United States. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Estimates	'
	ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. Legal costs are accrued when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. If a range of outcomes are possible, the most likely outcome is used to accrue these costs. Any insurance recovery is recorded separately if it is determined that a recovery is probable. Legal fees are accrued when incurred.
Cash Equivalents	'
	CASH EQUIVALENTS: Cash equivalents include cash in excess of daily requirements which is invested in various financial instruments with original maturities of three months or less.
Accounts And Other Receivables And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	'
	TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS: Trade receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and generally do not bear interest. Credit is also occasionally extended in the form of a note receivable to facilitate our customers’ operating cycles. Other notes receivable are established in special circumstances, such as in partial payment for the sale of a business. Other notes receivable generally bear interest at market rates commensurate with the corresponding credit risk on the date of origination.
	The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. Interest income is not recognized for accounts that are placed on nonaccrual status. Allowances and nonaccrual status designations are determined by individual account reviews by management, and are based on several factors such as the length of time that receivables are past due, the financial health of the companies involved, industry and macroeconomic considerations, and historical loss experience. Interest income is recorded on the date of cash receipt for nonaccrual status accounts. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when it is probable the receivable will not be recovered.
Inventories	'
	INVENTORIES: All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We generally use standard costs which include materials, labor and production overhead at normal production capacity. The cost for approximately 55% of our inventories is determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and is primarily used to value domestic inventories with raw material content consisting of steel, wire, chemicals and foam scrap. For the remainder of the inventories, we principally use the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, which is representative of our standard costs. For these inventories, the FIFO cost for the periods presented approximated expected replacement cost.
	Inventories are reviewed at least quarterly for slow-moving and potentially obsolete items using actual inventory turnover, and if necessary, are written down to estimated net realizable value.
Divestitures	'
	DIVESTITURES: Significant accounting policies associated with a decision to dispose of a business are discussed below:
	Discontinued Operations—A business is classified as a discontinued operation when (i) the operations and cash flows of the business can be clearly distinguished and have been or will be eliminated from our ongoing operations; (ii) the business has either been disposed of or is classified as held for sale; and (iii) we will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the business after the disposal transactions. Significant judgments are involved in determining whether a business meets the criteria for discontinued operations reporting and the period in which these criteria are met.
	If a business is reported as a discontinued operation, the results of operations through the date of sale, including any gain or loss recognized on the disposition, are presented on a separate line of the income statement. Interest on debt directly attributable to the discontinued operation is allocated to discontinued operations. Gains and losses related to the sale of businesses that do not meet the discontinued operation criteria are reported in continuing operations and separately disclosed if significant.
	Assets Held for Sale—An asset or business is classified as held for sale when (i) management commits to a plan to sell and it is actively marketed; (ii) it is available for immediate sale and the sale is expected to be completed within one year; and (iii) it is unlikely significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. In isolated instances, assets held for sale may exceed one year due to events or circumstances beyond our control. Upon being classified as held for sale, the recoverability of the carrying value must be assessed. Evaluating the recoverability of the assets of a business classified as held for sale follows a defined order in which property and intangible assets subject to amortization are considered only after the recoverability of goodwill and other assets are assessed. After the valuation process is completed, the assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying value or fair value less cost to sell, and the assets are no longer depreciated or amortized. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell. The assets and related liabilities are aggregated and reported on separate lines of the balance sheet.
	Assets Held for Use—If a decision to dispose of an asset or a business is made and the held for sale criteria are not met, it is considered held for use. Assets of the business are evaluated for recoverability in the following order: (i) assets other than goodwill, property and intangibles; (ii) property and intangibles subject to amortization; and (iii) goodwill. In evaluating the recoverability of property and intangible assets subject to amortization, the carrying value is first compared to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition. If the carrying value exceeds the undiscounted expected cash flows, then a fair value analysis is performed. An impairment charge is recognized if the carrying value exceeds the fair value.
Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Assets are depreciated by the straight-line method and salvage value, if any, is assumed to be minimal. The table below presents the depreciation periods of the estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment. Accelerated methods are used for tax purposes.
		Useful Life Range	Weighted
			Average  Life
	Machinery and equipment	3-20 years	10 years
	Buildings	10-40 years	28 years
	Other items	3-15 years	8 years
	Property is reviewed for recoverability at year end and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable as discussed above.
Goodwill	'
	GOODWILL: Goodwill results from the acquisition of existing businesses and is not amortized; it is assessed for impairment annually and as triggering events may occur. We perform our annual review in the second quarter of each year. Recoverability of goodwill is evaluated using a two-step process. The first step involves a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. Our reporting units are the 10 business groups one level below the operating segment level for which discrete financial information is available and reviewed by segment management.
	If the carrying value of the group exceeds its fair value, the second step of the process is necessary and involves a comparison of the implied fair value and the carrying value of the goodwill of that group. If the carrying value of the goodwill of a group exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.
	In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, it is necessary to estimate the fair values of the business groups. In making this assessment, we estimate the fair market values of our reporting units using a discounted cash flow model and comparable market values for similar entities using price-to-earnings ratios. Key assumptions and estimates used in the cash flow model include discount rate, sales growth, margins, capital expenditure requirements, and working capital requirements. Recent performance of the group is an important factor, but not the only factor, in our assessment. There are inherent assumptions and judgments required in the analysis of goodwill impairment. It is possible that assumptions underlying the impairment analysis will change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur in the future.
Other Intangible Assets	'
	OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS: Substantially all other intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and are evaluated for impairment using a process similar to that used in evaluating the recoverability of property, plant and equipment.
		Useful Life Range	Weighted
			Average  Life
	Other intangible assets	1-40 years	15 years
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION: The cost of employee services received in exchange for all equity awards granted is based on the fair market value of the award as of the grant date. Expense is recognized net of an estimated forfeiture rate using the straight line method over the vesting period of the award.
Sales Recognition	'
	SALES RECOGNITION: We recognize sales when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. The terms of our sales are split approximately evenly between FOB shipping point and FOB destination. The timing of our recognition of FOB destination sales is determined based on shipping date and distance to the destination. We have no significant or unusual price protection, right of return or acceptance provisions with our customers. Sales allowances, discounts and rebates can be reasonably estimated throughout the period and are deducted from sales in arriving at net sales.
Shipping And Handling Fees And Costs	'
	SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES AND COSTS: Shipping and handling costs are included as a component of “Cost of goods sold.”
Restructuring Costs	'
	RESTRUCTURING COSTS: Restructuring costs are items such as employee termination, contract termination, plant closure and asset relocation costs related to exit activities. Restructuring-related items are inventory writedowns and gains or losses from sales of assets recorded as the result of exit activities. We recognize a liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity when the liability is incurred. Certain termination benefits for which employees are required to render service are recognized ratably over the respective future service periods.
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES: The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax basis of our assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and laws, as appropriate. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce deferred tax assets when management cannot conclude that it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be realized. A provision is also made for incremental taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be indefinitely invested.
	The calculation of our U.S., state, and foreign tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex global tax laws. We recognize potential liabilities for anticipated tax issues which might arise in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on management’s estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. Conversely, if the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate tax assessment, a further charge to tax expense would result.
Concentration Of Credit Risks, Exposures And Financial Instruments	'
	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS, EXPOSURES AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We manufacture, market, and distribute engineered products for the various end markets described in Note F. Our operations are principally located in the United States, although we also have operations in China, Europe, Canada, Mexico and other various countries.
	We maintain allowances for potential credit losses. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial conditions and generally require no collateral from our customers, some of which are highly leveraged. Management also monitors the financial condition and status of other notes receivable. Other notes receivable primarily consist of notes accepted as partial payment for the divestiture of a business. Some of these companies are highly leveraged and the notes are not fully collateralized.
	We have no material guarantees or liabilities for product warranties which require disclosure.
	From time to time, we will enter into contracts to hedge foreign currency denominated transactions, natural gas purchases, and interest rates related to our debt. To minimize the risk of counterparty default, only highly-rated financial institutions that meet certain requirements are used. We do not anticipate that any of the financial institution counterparties will default on their obligations.
	The carrying value of cash and short-term financial instruments approximates fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.
Other Risks	'
	OTHER RISKS: Although we obtain insurance for workers’ compensation, automobile, product and general liability, property loss and medical claims, we have elected to retain a significant portion of expected losses through the use of deductibles. Accrued liabilities include estimates for unpaid reported claims and for claims incurred but not yet reported. Provisions for losses are recorded based upon reasonable estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred utilizing our prior experience and information provided by our third-party administrators and insurance carriers.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION: The functional currency for most foreign operations is the local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income and expense accounts using monthly average exchange rates. The cumulative effects of translating the functional currencies into the U.S. dollar are included in comprehensive income.
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: We utilize derivative financial instruments to manage market and financial risks related to interest rates, foreign currency and commodities. We seek to use derivative contracts that qualify for hedge accounting treatment; however some instruments that economically manage currency risk may not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. It is our policy not to speculate using derivative instruments.
	Under hedge accounting, we formally document our hedge relationships, including identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as our risk management objectives and strategies for entering into the hedge transaction. The process includes designating derivative instruments as hedges of specific assets, liabilities, firm commitments or forecasted transactions. We also formally assess both at inception and on a quarterly basis thereafter, whether the derivatives used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in either the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item. If it is determined that a derivative ceases to be highly effective, deferred gains or losses are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	On the date the contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as one of the following types of hedging instruments and account for it as follows:
	Cash Flow Hedge—The hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability or anticipated transaction is designated as a cash flow hedge. The effective portion of the change in fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. When the hedged item impacts the income statement, the gain or loss included in other comprehensive income is reported on the same line of the Consolidated Statements of Operations as the hedged item to match the gain or loss on the derivative to the gain or loss on the hedged item. Any ineffective portion of the changes in the fair value is immediately reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Settlements associated with the sale or production of product are presented in operating cash flows and settlements associated with debt issuance are presented in financing cash flows.
	Fair Value Hedge—The hedge of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment is designated as a fair value hedge. For fair value hedges, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in fair value of the derivative, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in earnings and reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on the same line as the hedged item. Cash flows from settled contracts are presented in the category consistent with the nature of the item being hedged.
	FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION: The functional currency for most foreign operations is the local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income and expense accounts using monthly average exchange rates. The cumulative effects of translating the functional currencies into the U.S. dollar are included in comprehensive income.
	RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation, primarily in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and all related notes in which prior periods have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain operations to discontinued operations (See Note B).
Reclassifications	'
	RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2013 presentation, primarily in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and all related notes in which prior periods have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain operations to discontinued operations (See Note B).
New Accounting Guidance	'
	NEW ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE: The FASB has issued accounting guidance effective for current and future periods. This guidance did not have a material impact on our current financial statements, and we do not believe it will have a material impact on our future financial statements.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	The table below presents the depreciation periods of the estimated useful lives of our property, plant and equipment. Accelerated methods are used for tax purposes.
		Useful Life Range	Weighted
			Average  Life
	Machinery and equipment	3-20 years	10 years
	Buildings	10-40 years	28 years
	Other items	3-15 years	8 years
Summary Of Other Intangible Assets	'
		Useful Life Range	Weighted
			Average  Life
	Other intangible assets	1-40 years	15 years

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Results From Discontinued Operations And Activity Directly Related To Divestitures	'
	The table below includes activity related to these operations:
		Year Ended
		2013			2012			2011
	External sales:
	Industrial Materials:
	Wire dishwasher racks	$	4.1		$	11.1		$	11.5
	Cotton-based erosion control products	0.1			0.1			0.1
	Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit	0.5			3.5			5.5
	Total external sales	$	4.7		$	14.7		$	17.1
	Earnings (loss):
	Industrial Materials:
	Wire dishwasher racks	1			(.1		)	(25.3		)
	Cotton-based erosion control products	(3.1		)	(1.2		)	(1.8		)
	Specialized Products - the specialty trailers portion of the CVP unit	(.7		)	(.8		)	(.4		)
	Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2011 (1)	0.5			3.9			—
	(Loss) earnings before interest and income taxes	(2.3		)	1.8			(27.5		)
	Income tax benefit (2)	9.2			5.4			10.1
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	6.9		$	7.2		$	(17.4	)
	______________________________
	-1	Subsequent activity for businesses divested in prior years has been reported as discontinued operations in the table above, including a cash litigation settlement received in 2012 associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Furnishings segment.

Impairment_Charges_Tables

Impairment Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Impairment Charges On Continued And Discontinued Operations	'
		Year Ended
				2013							2012		2011
		Goodwill Impairment		Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments			Total Impairments				Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments		Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments
	Continuing operations:
	Residential Furnishings	$	—	$	0.8		$	0.8			$	0.1	$	5.6
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	—		—			—				—		1.5
	Industrial Materials	—		—			—				0.6		1.8
	Specialized Products:
	CVP unit	63		—			63				—		2
	Other units	—		—			—				0.1		5.2
	Total continuing operations	63		0.8			63.8				0.8		16.1
	Discontinued operations:
	Industrial Materials
	Cotton-based erosion control products	—		1.5			1.5				—		—
	Wire dishwasher racks	—		—			—				0.9		18.8
	Subsequent activity related to divestitures completed prior to 2011	—		0.1			0.1				—		—
	Total discontinued operations	—		1.6			1.6				0.9		18.8
	Total impairment charges	$	63	$	2.4		$	65.4			$	1.7	$	34.9
Components Of Fair Values In Relation To Their Respective Carrying Values	'
	eporting units’ fair values in relation to their respective carrying values and significant assumptions used in 2013 are presented in the table below. The 10-25% category below includes information for one reporting unit (Store Fixtures). The fair value of this unit exceeded its book value by 18% at the June 30, 2013 impairment review date. If actual results differ from estimates used in these calculations, we could incur future impairment charges.
	Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	December 31,		10-year		Terminal			Discount  Rate
		2013		Compound		Values Long-			Ranges
		Goodwill Value		Annual Growth		term Growth
				Rate Range		Rate
	10-25%	$	108.6	3.3	%	3	%		10.5	%
	25%+ (1)	818.2		1.5% - 5.0%		3	%		8.0% - 10.0%
		$	926.8	1.5% - 5.0%		3	%		8.0% -10.5%

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs	'
	Our total restructuring-related costs for the three years ended December 31 were comprised of:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Continuing operations:
	Charged to other (income) expense, net:
	Severance and other restructuring costs	$	2.2		$	7.2		$	6.3
	Gain from sale of assets	(.3		)	(1.8		)	(.1		)
	Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	—			—			3.1
	Total continuing operations	1.9			5.4			9.3
	Discontinued operations (reported on the Statements of Operations in “Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax”):	(.3		)	0.3			0.6
	Total restructuring and restructuring-related costs	$	1.6		$	5.7		$	9.9
Summary Of Restructuring-Related Cost Incurred By Segment	'
	The following table contains information, by segment, regarding the amount of each major type of restructuring-related cost incurred in connection with the exit activities.
		Restructuring			(Gain)/Loss			Total			Total		Total			Total
		Charges (1)			on Sale of Assets			Amount			Amount		Amount			Amount
		2013			2013			Incurred in			Incurred in		Incurred in			Incurred
								2013			2012 (2)		2011 (3)			To Date
	Continuing operations:
	Residential Furnishings	$	0.8		$	—		$	0.8		$	0.5	$	0.5		$	1.8
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	—			(.1		)	(.1		)	0.9		1.2			2
	Industrial Materials	—			—			—			0.5		0.5			1
	Total continuing operations	0.8			(.1		)	0.7			1.9		2.2			4.8
	Discontinued operations - Wire dishwasher racks	(.1		)	—			$	(.1	)	0.3		0.6			$	0.8
	Total	$	0.7		$	(.1	)	$	0.6		$	2.2	$	2.8		$	5.6
	______________________________
	The above table includes cash charges incurred to date of $4.4.
	-1	Restructuring charges are reported on the Statements of Operations in “Other (income) expense, net.”
	-2	The 2012 charges consist of $2.5 of restructuring charges and ($.3) of (gain)/loss on sale of assets.
	-3	The 2011 charges consist of $1.2 of restructuring charges and $1.6 of inventory obsolescence.
2011 Restructuring Plan	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Accrued Liability	'
	The accrued liability associated with the 2011 Restructuring Plan consisted of the following:
		Balance at			2012			2012			Balance at		2013			2013		Balance at
		December 31,			Charges			Payments			December 31,		Charges			Payments		December 31,
		2011									2012							2013
	Termination benefits	$	0.9		$	0.7		$	1.3		$	0.3	$	(.1	)	$	0.2	$	—
	Contract termination costs	—			0.1			0.1			—		—			—		—
	Other restructuring costs	0.3			1.7			1.9			0.1		0.8			0.9		—
		$	1.2		$	2.5		$	3.3		$	0.4	$	0.7		$	1.1	$	—
Other Initiatives	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'
Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs	'
	Total costs associated with these other initiatives have had the following impact on our financial statements:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Continuing operations:
	Charged to other (income) expense, net:
	Severance and other restructuring costs	$	1.4		$	5		$	5.3
	Gain from sale of assets	(.2		)	(1.5		)	(.1		)
	Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	—			—			1.9
	Total continuing operations	1.2			3.5			7.1
	Discontinued operations:
	Severance and other restructuring costs	0.2			—			—
	Loss from sale of assets	(.4		)	—			—
	Total discontinued operations	(.2		)	—			—
	Total of other initiatives	$	1		$	3.5		$	7.1
	Portion of total that represents cash charges	$	1.6		$	5		$	5.3
Summary Of Restructuring And Restructuring-Related Charges (Income) Continuing Operations By Segment	'
	Restructuring and restructuring-related charges (income) by segment for the other initiatives were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Continuing operations:
	Residential Furnishings	$	0.9		$	1.8		$	2.9
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	0.1			1			3
	Industrial Materials	(.1		)	0.1			1.1
	Specialized Products	0.3			0.6			0.1
	Total continuing operations	1.2			3.5			7.1
	Discontinued operations	(.2		)	—			—
	Total	$	1		$	3.5		$	7.1
Accrued Liability	'
	The accrued liability associated with the other initiatives consisted of the following:
		Balance at			2012			2012			Balance at		2013			2013 Payments		Balance at
		December 31,			Charges			Payments			December 31,		Charges					December 31,
		2011									2012							2013
	Termination benefits	$	0.5		$	1.6		$	1.3		$	0.8	$	0.4		$	1.1	$	0.1
	Contract termination costs	0.6			1.1			1.1			0.6		0.1			0.7		—
	Other restructuring costs	0.6			2.3			2.6			0.3		1.1			0.7		0.7
		$	1.7		$	5		$	5		$	1.7	$	1.6		$	2.5	$	0.8

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes In The Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill are as follows:
		Residential			Commercial			Industrial			Specialized			Total
		Furnishings			Fixturing &			Materials			Products
					Components
	Net goodwill as of January 1, 2012	$	387.4		$	200.1		$	67.5		$	271.6		$	926.6
	Additions for current year acquisitions	—			—			60.2			—			60.2
	Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	—			—			—			—			—
	Reductions for sale of business	—			(2.5		)	—			—			(2.5		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment/other	2.6			1.8			0.1			2.7			7.2
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2012	390			199.4			127.8			274.3			991.5
	Additions for current year acquisitions	—			—			6.1			—			6.1
	Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	—			—			(.4		)	—			(.4		)
	Reductions for sale of business	—			—			—			(.3		)	(.3		)
	Impairment charge (1)	—			—			—			(63.0		)	(63.0		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment/other	(3.9		)	(2.9		)	0.7			(1.0		)	(7.1		)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013	$	386.1		$	196.5		$	134.2		$	210		$	926.8
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013 is comprised of:
	Gross goodwill	386.1			339.1			134.2			273			1,132.40
	Accumulated impairment losses	—			(142.6		)	—			(63.0		)	(205.6		)
	Net goodwill as of December 31, 2013	$	386.1		$	196.5		$	134.2		$	210		$	926.8
Intangible Assets Purchased	'
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major amortized intangible asset class and intangible assets acquired during the period presented included in "Other intangibles" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:
		Debt						Non-compete			Customer- Related Intangibles						Total
		Issue			Patents			Agreements						Supply
		Costs			and									Agreements
					Trademarks									and Other
	2013
	Gross carrying amount	$	9.5		$	53.8		$	7.7		$	221.9		$	24.9		$	317.8
	Accumulated amortization	5.5			28.2			5.2			63.9			11.6			114.4
	Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2013	$	4		$	25.6		$	2.5		$	158		$	13.3		$	203.4
	Acquired during 2013:
	Acquired related to business acquisitions	$	—		$	0.7		$	0.5		$	9.7		$	1.4		$	12.3
	Acquired outside business acquisitions	—			1.6			—			5.9			5.3			12.8
	Total acquired in 2013	$	—		$	2.3		$	0.5		$	15.6		$	6.7		$	25.1
	Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2013	0			16.3			4.8			9.6			6.1			9.2
	2012
	Gross carrying amount	$	10.9		$	53.3		$	12.3		$	236.9		$	22		$	335.4
	Accumulated amortization	5.9			27.1			9.2			75.1			11.8			129.1
	Net other intangibles as of December 31, 2012	$	5		$	26.2		$	3.1		$	161.8		$	10.2		$	206.3
	Acquired during 2012:
	Acquired related to business acquisitions	$	—		$	3.2		$	0.1		$	104.5		$	2		$	109.8
	Acquired outside business acquisitions	2.3			1.2			—			—			3.1			6.6
	Total acquired in 2012	$	2.3		$	4.4		$	0.1		$	104.5		$	5.1		$	116.4
	Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in 2012	10			5			3.2			16.1			9.9			15.3
Estimated Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated amortization expense for items included in our December 31, 2013 balance sheet in each of the next five years is as follows:
	Year ended December 31
	2014	$	22
	2015	21
	2016	20
	2017	18
	2018	16

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Results From Continuing Operations	'
	A summary of segment results for the periods presented are shown in the following tables.
		Year Ended December 31
		External			Inter-		Total		EBIT From
		Sales			Segment		Sales		Continuing
					Sales				Operations
	2013
	Residential Furnishings	$	1,944.00		$	23	$	1,967.00	$	172
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	451.3			4.9		456.2		15.4
	Industrial Materials	612.8			231		843.8		72.4
	Specialized Products	737.9			52.5		790.4		27.2
	Intersegment eliminations								0.2
	Adjustment to LIFO method								(2.4		)
		$	3,746.00		$	311.4	$	4,057.40	$	284.8
	2012
	Residential Furnishings	$	1,895.00		$	8.8	$	1,903.80	$	154.3
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	478.3			4.4		482.7		30.4
	Industrial Materials	621.7			249.4		871.1		66
	Specialized Products	711.1			45.9		757		87
	Intersegment eliminations								(8.9		)
	Adjustment to LIFO method								14.6
		$	3,706.10		$	308.5	$	4,014.60	$	343.4
	2011
	Residential Furnishings	$	1,827.80		$	8.6	$	1,836.40	$	137.5
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	502.4			4.9		507.3		15.7
	Industrial Materials	605.1			242.2		847.3		55.5
	Specialized Products	683.6			47.1		730.7		77.4
	Intersegment eliminations								(6.8		)
	Adjustment to LIFO method								(14.0		)
		$	3,618.90		$	302.8	$	3,921.70	$	265.3
Revenues From External Customers	'
	Revenues from external customers, by product line, are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012		2011
	Residential Furnishings
	Bedding group	$	660.9		$	657.6	$	667.2
	Furniture group	673.2			676.9		633.6
	Fabric & Carpet Underlay group	609.9			560.5		527
		1,944.00			1,895.00		1,827.80
	Commercial Fixturing & Components
	Store Fixtures group	268.8			291.6		315.7
	Office Furniture Components group	182.5			186.7		186.7
		451.3			478.3		502.4
	Industrial Materials
	Wire group	428			457.9		518.3
	Tubing group	184.8			163.8		86.8
		612.8			621.7		605.1
	Specialized Products
	Automotive group	502.7			463.5		428.7
	Commercial Vehicle Products group	109			137.7		132.9
	Machinery group	126.2			109.9		122
		737.9			711.1		683.6
		$	3,746.00		$	3,706.10	$	3,618.90
Schedule Of Revenue From External Sales And Long-Lived Assets, By Geographical Areas	'
	Our principal operations outside of the United States are presented in the following geographic information, based on the area of manufacture.
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012		2011
	External sales
	United States	$	2,691.50		$	2,691.20	$	2,572.00
	China	358.3			338		331.3
	Europe	352.3			326.2		373.1
	Canada	205.4			217.7		216.3
	Mexico	69.6			64.5		50.5
	Other	68.9			68.5		75.7
		$	3,746.00		$	3,706.10	$	3,618.90
	Tangible long-lived assets
	United States	$	363.6		$	383.9	$	387.7
	China	35.7			35.9		38.1
	Europe	124.5			102.7		105
	Canada	25			21.1		20.8
	Mexico	11.8			12.9		12.2
	Other	14			16.3		16.8
		$	574.6		$	572.8	$	580.6
	Segment assets for all years are reflected at their estimated average for the year. Acquired companies’ long-lived assets as disclosed below include property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets.
		Year Ended December 31
		Assets			Additions		Acquired		Depreciation
					to		Companies’		And
					Property,		Long-Lived		Amortization
					Plant and		Assets
					Equipment
	2013
	Residential Furnishings	$	586.5		$	36.5	$	0.6	$	47.2
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	144.9			2.6		—		9.4
	Industrial Materials	248			12.6		31		21.8
	Specialized Products	225			26.7		3.3		27.7
	Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	460.6			—		—		—
	Other (1)	—			—		—		0.4
	Unallocated assets (2)	1,492.40			2.2		—		16.1
	Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	(49.3		)	—		—		—
		$	3,108.10		$	80.6	$	34.9	$	122.6
	2012
	Residential Furnishings	$	602.9		$	22.5	$	12.9	$	46.4
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	159.1			5.2		—		11
	Industrial Materials	243.3			14.3		182.4		22.8
	Specialized Products	227.4			23.4		—		24.6
	Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	440.7			—		—		—
	Other (1)	—			—		—		0.9
	Unallocated assets (2)	1,678.20			5.6		—		13.3
	Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	(96.7		)	—		—		—
		$	3,254.90		$	71	$	195.3	$	119
	2011
	Residential Furnishings	$	624.1		$	34.6	$	3	$	51.2
	Commercial Fixturing & Components	176.1			3.4		—		11.8
	Industrial Materials	218.1			18.6		—		12.7
	Specialized Products	226.6			16.3		—		26.8
	Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	417.7					—		—
	Other (1)	—			—		—		4.4
	Unallocated assets (2)	1,347.90			2.1		—		10
	Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	(95.4		)	—		—		—
		$	2,915.10		$	75	$	3	$	116.9
	______________________________
	-1	Businesses sold or classified as discontinued operations during the years presented.
	-2	Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of nonoperating assets and amortization of debt issue costs.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Earnings:
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	192.8		$	243.3		$	173.8
	(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(2.4		)	(2.3		)	(3.1		)
	Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	190.4			241			170.7
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	6.9			7.2			(17.4		)
	Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	197.3		$	248.2		$	153.3
	Weighted average number of shares (in millions):
	Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS	145.2			144.3			145.4
	Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation	2.1			1.7			1.6
	Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS	147.3			146			147
	Basic and Diluted EPS:
	Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Continuing operations	$	1.31		$	1.67		$	1.17
	Discontinued operations	0.05			0.05			(.12		)
	Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt common shareholders	$	1.36		$	1.72		$	1.05
	Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Continuing operations	$	1.29		$	1.65		$	1.16
	Discontinued operations	0.05			0.05			(.12		)
	Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	1.34		$	1.7		$	1.04
	Other information:
	Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation	—			1.9			2.1

Accounts_and_Other_Receivables1

Accounts and Other Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Components Of Accounts And Other Receivables	'
	Accounts and other receivables at December 31 consisted of the following:
		2013						2012
		Current			Long-term			Current			Long-term
	Trade accounts receivable	$	447.4		$	—		$	430.4		$	—
	Trade notes receivable	2.6			2.3			1.1			2.9
	Total trade receivables	450			2.3			431.5			2.9
	Other notes receivable:
	Notes received as partial payment for divestitures	0.5			5.4			0.5			6.1
	Other	3			1.6			0.5			4.3
	Income tax receivables	2.7			—			8.6			—
	Other receivables	26.4			—			24.3			—
	Subtotal other receivables	32.6			7			33.9			10.4
	Total trade and other receivables	482.6			9.3			465.4			13.3
	Allowance for doubtful accounts:
	Trade accounts receivable	(14.6		)	—			(18.9		)	—
	Trade notes receivable	(.6		)	(1.3		)	—			(.8		)
	Total trade receivables	(15.2		)	(1.3		)	(18.9		)	(.8		)
	Other notes receivable	—			(1.1		)	(.3		)	(.6		)
	Total allowance for doubtful accounts	(15.2		)	(2.4		)	(19.2		)	(1.4		)
	Total net receivables	$	467.4		$	6.9		$	446.2		$	11.9
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts	'
	Activity related to the allowance for doubtful accounts is reflected below:
		Balance at			2012			2012			Balance at			2013		2013			Balance at
		December 31,			Charges			Charge-offs,			December 31,			Charges		Charge-offs,			December 31,
		2011						Net of			2012					Net of			2013
								Recoveries								Recoveries
	Trade accounts receivable	$	21.9		$	4.1		$	7.1		$	18.9		$	4.1	$	8.4		$	14.6
	Trade notes receivable	0.7			0.1			—			0.8			1.9		0.8			1.9
	Total trade receivables	22.6			4.2			7.1			19.7			6		9.2			16.5
	Other notes receivable:
	Notes received as partial payment for divestitures	2.7			0.4			3.1			—			—		—			—
	Other	0.7			0.3			0.1			0.9			0.1		(.1		)	1.1
	Subtotal other receivables	3.4			0.7			3.2			0.9			0.1		(.1		)	1.1
	Total allowance for doubtful accounts	$	26		$	4.9		$	10.3		$	20.6		$	6.1	$	9.1		$	17.6

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf1

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	'
	Sundry assets, accrued expenses, other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities at December 31 consisted of the following:
		2013		2012
	Sundry assets
	Deferred taxes (See Note N)	$	46.9	$	50.2
	Assets held for sale	19.1		21.8
	Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	11.7		6.1
	Notes receivable (See Note H)	6.9		11.9
	Investment in associated companies	6.6		29.1
	Pension plan assets (See Note M)	1.4		—
	Other	29		26.1
		$	121.6	$	145.2
	Accrued expenses
	Wages and commissions payable	$	64.2	$	60.3
	Workers’ compensation, medical, auto and product liability	54.5		49.7
	Sales promotions	25.2		26.2
	General taxes, excluding income taxes	14.6		12
	Accrued interest	11.9		14.3
	Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	8.8		9.4
	Other	50.5		48.6
		$	229.7	$	220.5
	Other current liabilities
	Dividends payable	$	42	$	—
	Customer deposits	13.1		9.1
	Outstanding checks in excess of book balances	9.1		1.8
	Sales tax payable	6.8		7.3
	Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	1.7		0.9
	Derivative financial instruments (See Note S)	0.9		1.8
	Other	5.8		2.7
		$	79.4	$	23.6
	Other long-term liabilities
	Liability for pension benefits (See Note M)	$	39.9	$	75.8
	Net reserves for tax contingencies	29.2		35.5
	Deferred compensation	15.4		16
	Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	15.4		10.7
	Other	27.8		20.2
		$	127.7	$	158.2

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Details Of Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rates And Due Dates	'
	Long-term debt, weighted average interest rates and due dates at December 31 are as follows:
		2013							2012
		Stated Interest			Due Date		Balance		Stated Interest		Due Date	Balance
		Rate			Through				Rate		Through
	Term notes	4.8	%		2022		$	828.4	4.4	%	2022	$	1,028.00
	Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates	0.2	%		2030		19.9		0.4	%	2030	19.9
	Commercial paper	0.2	%		2017		16		—	%	—	—
	Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)						4.4					6.5
	Other, partially secured						0.8					1
							869.5					1,055.40
	Less current maturities						181.1					201.5
							$	688.4				$	853.9
Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	'
	Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
	Year ended December 31
	2014	$	181.1
	2015	201.4
	2016	3.2
	2017	19.1
	2018	152.2
	Thereafter	312.5
		$	869.5
Amounts Outstanding Related To Commercial Paper Program	'
	Amounts outstanding at year-end related to our commercial paper program were:
		December 31,				December 31,
		2013				2012
	Total program authorized	$	600			$	600
	Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt)	(16.0		)		—
	Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement	—				—
	Total program usage	(16.0		)		—
	Total program available	$	584			$	600

Lease_Obligations_Tables

Lease Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Components Of Rental Expense	'
	Total rental expense for the periods presented was as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Continuing operations	$	49.5	$	48	$	43.9
Future Minimum Rental Commitments For All Long-Term Non-Cancelable Operating Leases	'
	Future minimum rental commitments for all long-term non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
	Year ended December 31
	2014	$	30.8
	2015	24.8
	2016	16.2
	2017	9.7
	2018	5.7
	Thereafter	14.5
		$	101.7

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Flexible Stock Plan Options	'
	Stock options and stock units are granted pursuant to our Flexible Stock Plan. On May 10, 2012 the Flexible Stock Plan changed the way awards granted under the Plan are charged against the number of available shares. Under the 2012 Plan modification, each option counts as one share against the shares available under the Plan, but each share granted for any other awards will count as three shares against the Plan.
	At December 31, 2013, the following common shares were authorized for issuance under the Flexible Stock Plan:
		Shares Available for Issuance			Maximum Number of Authorized Shares
	Unexercised options	6.4			6.4
	Outstanding stock units—vested	4			5.5
	Outstanding stock units—unvested	1.8			3.4
	Available for grant	7.8			7.8
	Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2013	20			23.1
Components Of Stock-Based Compensation	'
	The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation (including discontinued operations) on the results of operations for each of the periods presented:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013								2012							2011
		To Be Settled With Stock				To Be Settled In Cash				To Be Settled With Stock				To Be Settled In Cash			To Be Settled With Stock				To Be Settled In Cash
	Options (1):
	Amortization of the grant date fair value	$	1.6			$	—			$	4.4			$	—		$	4.8			$	—
	Cash payments in lieu of options	—				0.8				—				0.3			—				0.3
	Stock-based retirement plans contributions (2)	6.5				1.2				6.6				1			5				0.8
	Discounts on various stock awards:
	Deferred Stock Compensation Program (1)	1.5				—				1.2				—			1.1				—
	Stock-based retirement plans (2)	1.1				—				1.2				—			1.5				—
	Discount Stock Plan (6)	0.9				—				0.9				—			0.9				—
	Performance Stock Unit awards (3)	6.4				1.1				6.5				5.1			7				1.9
	Restricted Stock Units awards (4)	4.2				—				2.2				—			2.4				—
	Profitable Growth Incentive awards (5)	0.6				0.6				—				—			—				—
	Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock	1.3				—				1				—			1.1				—
	Total stock-related compensation expense	24.1				$	3.7			24				$	6.4		23.8				$	3
	Employee contributions for above stock plans	12.2								9.8							11.5
	Total stock-based compensation	$	36.3							$	33.8						$	35.3
	Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	$	9.2							$	9.1						$	9
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Assets and Liabilities	'
	The following table recaps the impact of stock-based compensation on assets and liabilities for each of the periods presented:
		2013												2012
		Current				Long-term				Total				Current			Long-term				Total
	Assets:
	Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans (2)	$	1.7			$	11.7			$	13.4			$	0.9		$	6.1			$	7
	Liabilities:
	Stock-based retirement plans (2)	$	1.7			$	11.6			$	13.3			$	0.9		$	6.2			$	7.1
	Performance Stock Unit award (3)	2.8				2.6				5.4				3.6			4.5				8.1
	Profitable Growth Incentive award (5)	—				1.2				1.2				—			—				—
	Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts	6				—				6				5.8			—				5.8
	Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation	$	10.5			$	15.4			$	25.9			$	10.3		$	10.7			$	21
Net Tax Windfall	'
	Net windfall is presented below:
		Balance at				Net Windfall				Balance at
		December 31,				Resulting From				December 31,
		2012				Exercises and				2013
						Conversions
	Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital	$	36.2			$	5.7			$	41.9
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual Disclosure, Postretirement Benefits	'
		Options				Units				Cash
	Aggregate amount of compensation deferred during 2013	$	—			$	6.7			$	0.8
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award	'
	STOCK OPTIONS SUMMARY
	Stock option information for the plans discussed above for the periods presented is as follows:
		Employee			Deferred			Other - Primarily Outside Directors'			Total			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
		Stock			Compensation			Options			Options			Average			Average		Intrinsic
		Options			Options									Exercise			Remaining		Value
														Price per			Contractual
														Share			Life in Years
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	6.5			1.9			0.1			8.5			$	21.72
	Exercised *	(1.4	)		(.7	)		—			(2.1	)		22.04
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	5.1			1.2			0.1			6.4			$	21.61		4.5		$	59.7
	Vested or expected to vest										6.4			$	21.61		4.5		$	59.6
	Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2013										5.5			$	21.37		4		$	53
	______________________________
	*	Prior to 2005, we granted options with a below market exercise price under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Program. During 2013, .1 options were exercised at a below market exercise price, and .1 of these options remain outstanding at December 31, 2013. In 2005, we amended the Program to provide only “at market” stock options.
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	'
	Additional information related to stock option activity for the periods presented is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012				2011
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	18.4			$	24.9			$	7.5
	Cash received from stock options exercised	36.9				35.6				20.5
	Total fair value of stock options vested	4.4				4.5				4.5
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	'
	The following table summarizes fair values calculated (and assumptions utilized) using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
			Year Ended December 31 **
			2012				2011
	Aggregate grant date fair value		$	4			$	4.9
	Weighted-average per share grant date fair value		$	4.68			$	4.9
	Risk-free interest rate		1.9		%		2.7		%
	Expected life in years		7.2				7
	Expected volatility (over expected life)		34.4		%		33.3		%
	Expected dividend yield (over expected life)		4.8		%		4.7		%
	**	No options were granted in 2013
Components Of SBP And ESUP	'
	Information for the year ended December 31 for these plans was as follows:
		SBP				ESUP
		2013				2013
	Employee contributions	$	3.3			$	4
	Less diversified contributions	0.7				4
	Total employee stock contributions	$	2.6			$	—
	Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts					$	0.7
	Shares purchased by employees	0.1
	Shares of company match	0.1
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Performance Based Units Table	'
	Below is a summary of the number of shares and related grant date fair value of PSU’s for the periods presented:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012					2011
	Total shares base award	0.2				0.3			282,040.00		0.3
	Grant date per share fair value	$	27.6			$	23.79				$	25.41
	Risk-free interest rate	0.4		%		0.4		%			1		%
	Expected life in years	3				3					3
	Expected volatility (over expected life)	29.1		%		35		%			42.5		%
	Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	4.2		%		4.8		%			4.7		%
	Three-Year Performance Cycle
	Award Year		Completion Date		TSR Performance		Payout as a		Number of Shares		Distribution Date
					Relative to the  Peer Group (1%¾st)		Percent of the		Distributed
							Base Award
	2009		31-Dec-11		51st percentile		73.60%		0.4		Jan-12
	2010		31-Dec-12		46th percentile		91.00%		0.3		Jan-13
	2011		December 31, 2013		55th percentile		64.20%		0.2		Jan-14
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity	'
	STOCK UNITS SUMMARY
	Stock unit information for the plans discussed above is presented in the table below.
		DSU			ESUP			PSU*			RSU			PGI**		Total Units			Weighted				Aggregate
																			Average				Intrinsic
																			Grant Date				Value
																			Fair Value
																			per Unit
	Non-vested at December 31, 2012	—			—			1.4			0.2			—		1.6			$	14.31
	Granted based on current service	0.2			0.2			—			0.3			—		0.7			30.17
	Granted based on future conditions	—			—			0.4			—			0.2		0.6			12.34
	Vested	(.2	)		(.2	)		(.2	)		(.2	)		—		(.8	)		28.27
	Forfeited	—			—			(.1	)		—			—		(.1	)		13.12
	Difference between maximum and actual payout	—			—			(.2	)		—			—		(.2	)		—
	Total non-vested at December 31, 2013	—			—			1.3			0.3			0.2		1.8			$	14.87			$	56.6
	Fully vested shares available for issuance at December 31, 2013															4							$	124.8
	______________________________
	*	PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e. maximum) payout
	** PGI awards are presented at 250% (i.e. maximum) payout
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012				2011
	Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock	$	7			$	4.7			$	16.8
	STOCK
Stock Units Converted To Common Stock	'
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards	'
	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION COST NOT YET RECOGNIZED
	As of December 31, 2013, the unrecognized cost of non-vested stock options and units was as follows:
		Options				Units
	Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$	0.9			$	10.6
	Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	0.8				1
Discount Stock Plan	'
	Average 2013 purchase price per share (net of discount)	$	26.32
	2013 number of shares purchased by employees	0.2
	Shares purchased since inception in 1982	22.4
	Maximum shares under the plan	23

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Pension Obligations And Funded Status	'
	A summary of our pension obligations and funded status as of December 31 is as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Change in Benefit Obligation
	Benefit obligation, beginning of period	$	316.5			$	290.1		$	263.6
	Service cost	3.2				3			2.4
	Interest cost	11.9				12.6			13.4
	Plan participants’ contributions	0.5				0.5			0.5
	Actuarial (gains) losses	(30.3		)		25.4			27.9
	Benefits paid	(14.8		)		(16.4		)	(17.2		)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes	—				1.3			(.5		)
	Benefit obligation, end of period	287				316.5			290.1
	Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	240.3				223.2			210.3
	Actual return on plan assets	20				24.3			21.4
	Employer contributions	1.9				7.8			8.5
	Plan participants’ contributions	0.5				0.5			0.5
	Benefits paid	(14.8		)		(16.4		)	(17.2		)
	Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0.1				0.9			(.3		)
	Fair value of plan assets, end of period	248				240.3			223.2
	Net funded status	$	(39.0	)		$	(76.2	)	$	(66.9	)
	Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
	Other assets—sundry	$	1.4			$	—		$	—
	Other current liabilities	(.5		)		(.4		)	(.4		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(39.9		)		(75.8		)	(66.5		)
	Net funded status	$	(39.0	)		$	(76.2	)	$	(66.9	)
Schedule Of Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligation Information	'
	Accumulated and projected benefit obligation information at December 31 is recapped below:
		2013				2012			2011
	Aggregated plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	230.3			$	316.5		$	290.1
	Accumulated benefit obligation	228.7				312.3			287.7
	Fair value of plan assets	190.2				240.3			223.2
	Aggregated plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	233.8				316.5			290.1
	Fair value of plan assets	193.4				240.3			223.2
	Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans	283.5				312.3			287.7
Schedule Of Unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	'
	Included in the above plans is a subsidiary’s unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan. This is a non-qualified plan, and the subsidiary owns insurance policies for the participants that are not included in the plan’s assets with cash surrender values at December 31 as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Cash surrender values	$	2.1			$	2.1		$	2
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	'
	Amounts and activity included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with pensions are reflected below:
		December 31,				2013			2013			2013			2013		December 31,
		2012				Amortization			Net			Foreign			Income		2013
									Actuarial			Currency			Taxes
									Gain			Exchange			Change
												Rates
												Change
	Net loss/(gain) (before tax)	$	104.7			$	(6.4	)	$	(35.1	)	$	(.1	)	$	—	$	63.1
	Net prior service cost (before tax)	0.5				(.2		)	—			—			—		0.3
	Deferred income taxes	(38.2		)		—			—			—			15.1		(23.1		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax)	$	67			$	(6.6	)	$	(35.1	)	$	(.1	)	$	15.1	$	40.3
Summary Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost	'
	Of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2013, the portions expected to be recognized as components of net periodic pension cost in 2014 are as follows:
	Net loss	$	2.4
	Net prior service cost	0.3
Components Of Net Pension (Expense) Income	'
	Components of net pension (expense) income for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Service cost	$	(3.2	)		$	(3.0	)	$	(2.4	)
	Interest cost	(11.9		)		(12.6		)	(13.4		)
	Expected return on plan assets	15.2				14.5			13.8
	Amortization of prior service cost	(.2		)		(.3		)	(.3		)
	Recognized net actuarial loss	(6.4		)		(6.0		)	(4.0		)
	Net pension (expense) income	$	(6.5	)		$	(7.4	)	$	(6.3	)
	Weighted average assumptions for pension costs:
	Discount rate used in net pension costs	3.8		%		4.4		%	5.2		%
	Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs	3.8		%		3.8		%	4		%
	Expected return on plan assets	6.6		%		6.6		%	6.7		%
	Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation:
	Discount rate used in benefit obligation	4.6		%		3.8		%	4.4		%
	Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation	3.8		%		3.8		%	3.8		%
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets	'
	Presented below are our major categories of investments for the periods presented:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013													Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
	Mutual and pooled funds
	Fixed income	$	96.1			$	—		$	—		$	96.1		$	98.6	$	—		$	—	$	98.6
	Equities	148.7				—			—			148.7			91.1		—			—		91.1
	Common stocks	—				—			—			—			36.7		—			—		36.7
	Money market funds, cash and other	3.2				—			—			3.2			13		0.9			—		13.9
	Total investments at fair value	$	248			$	—		$	—		$	248		$	239.4	$	0.9		$	—	$	240.3
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	'
	Plan assets are invested in diversified portfolios of equity, debt and government securities. The aggregate allocation of these investments is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Asset Category
	Equity securities	60	%		53	%
	Debt securities	39			41
	Other, including cash	1			6
	Total	100	%		100	%
Schedule Of Estimated Benefit Payments	'
	Estimated benefit payments, expected over the next ten years are as follows:
	2014	$	15.7
	2015	16
	2016	16.4
	2017	16.5
	2018	16.8
	2019-2023	88.8
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans	'
	Total expense from continuing operations for defined contribution plans was as follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Defined contribution plans	$	6.6			$	6.5		$	5.9

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components Of Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	The components of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic	$	121.3			$	193.2			$	117.1
	Foreign	126.5				113.3				116.6
		$	247.8			$	306.5			$	233.7
Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations	'
	Income tax expense from continuing operations is comprised of the following components:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012				2011
	Current
	Federal	$	63			$	51.9			$	27.5
	State and local	6.3				4.8				3.2
	Foreign	24.2				22.5				22.9
		93.5				79.2				53.6
	Deferred
	Federal	(26.4		)		9				8.8
	State and local	(1.8		)		(.6		)		1.6
	Foreign	(10.3		)		(24.4		)		(4.1		)
		(38.5		)		(16.0		)		6.3
		$	55			$	63.2			$	59.9
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations Percentage	'
	Income tax expense from continuing operations, as a percentage of earnings before income taxes, differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Increases (decreases) in rate resulting from:
	State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.5			1.3			0.7
	Tax effect of foreign operations	(8.3	)		(5.8	)		(6.2	)
	Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings	(.4	)		3.7			—
	Change in valuation allowance	(1.4	)		(11.9	)		(1.0	)
	Change in uncertain tax positions, net	(1.1	)		0.6			(1.7	)
	Production activities deduction	(2.0	)		(1.3	)		(.9	)
	Other permanent differences, net	(.6	)		(.5	)		(.1	)
	Other, net	(.5	)		(.5	)		(.2	)
	Effective tax rate	22.2	%		20.6	%		25.6	%
Reconciliation Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented is as follows:
		2013				2012				2011
	Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1	$	26.6			$	25.7			$	34.1
	Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods	4.5				4.8				1.2
	Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods	(1.5		)		(2.3		)		(5.2		)
	Gross increases—current period tax positions	1				1.1				3
	Change due to exchange rate fluctuations	(.4		)		0.3				(.3		)
	Settlements	(2.8		)		(1.7		)		(5.5		)
	Lapse of statute of limitations	(3.0		)		(1.3		)		(1.6		)
	Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$	24.4			$	26.6			$	25.7
	Interest	7.6				8				8.1
	Penalties	0.9				0.9				1
	Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$	32.9			$	35.5			$	34.8
Deferred Tax Assets Or Liabilities	'
	Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of our assets and liabilities. The major temporary differences and their associated deferred tax assets or liabilities are as follows:
		December 31
		2013								2012
		Assets				Liabilities				Assets			Liabilities
	Property, plant and equipment	$	13.5			$	(60.0	)		$	12.6		$	(61.1	)
	Inventories	1.6				(16.4		)		1.9			(18.8		)
	Accrued expenses	89.7				(.8		)		89.6			(.1		)
	Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	64.6				—				66.4			—
	Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits	16				(.9		)		29.7			(.8		)
	Intangible assets	2.3				(108.5		)		2.9			(118.7		)
	Derivative financial instruments	14.2				(1.7		)		15.7			(1.7		)
	Subsidiary stock basis	—				—				6			—
	Uncertain tax positions	11.2				—				12.1			—
	Other	11.1				(16.4		)		7.3			(18.7		)
	Gross deferred tax assets (liabilities)	224.2				(204.7		)		244.2			(219.9		)
	Valuation allowance	(25.4		)		—				(32.2		)	—
	Total deferred taxes	$	198.8			$	(204.7	)		$	212		$	(219.9	)
	Net deferred tax (liability)					$	(5.9	)					$	(7.9	)
Deferred Tax Assets And (Liabilities) Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets	'
	Deferred tax assets (liabilities) included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
		December 31
		2013				2012
	Other current assets	$	12.1			$	12.8
	Sundry	46.9				50.2
	Other current liabilities	(1.6		)		(1.3		)
	Deferred income taxes	(63.3		)		(69.6		)
		$	(5.9	)		$	(7.9	)

Other_Income_Expense_Tables

Other (Income) Expense (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'
Components Of Other (Income) Expense	'
	The components of other (income) expense from continuing operations were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013			2012			2011
	Gain on asset sales	$	(8.1	)	$	(2.7	)	$	(10.9	)
	Bargain purchase gain from acquisitions (see Note R)	(8.8		)	—			—
	Restructuring charges (see Note D)	2.2			7.2			6.3
	Asset impairments (see Note C)	0.8			0.8			16.1
	Currency loss	1.8			2.1			—
	Royalty income	(1.8		)	(1.6		)	(.5		)
	(Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	(1.9		)	(.5		)	0.1
	Other income	(5.6		)	(5.5		)	(3.6		)
		$	(21.4	)	$	(.2	)	$	7.5

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Changes In Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The following table sets forth the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
		Foreign			Cash			Defined			Accumulated
		Currency			Flow			Benefit			Other
		Translation			Hedges			Pension			Comprehensive
		Adjustments						Plans			Income (Loss)
	Balance January 1, 2011	$	151.1		$	1.4		$	(50.7	)	$	101.8
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	(2.8		)	(37.8		)	(20.1		)	(60.7		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:
	Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	—			0.9			4.3			5.2
	Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax	—			0.9			4.3			5.2
	Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	(2.8		)	(36.9		)	(15.8		)	(55.5		)
	Income tax effect	—			14			5.6			19.6
	Attributable to noncontrolling interest	(.7		)	—			—			(.7		)
	Balance December 31, 2011	147.6			(21.5		)	(60.9		)	65.2
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	15.3			(10.1		)	(16.0		)	(10.8		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:
	Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	—			1.9			6.3			8.2
	Interest expense	—			1.8			—			1.8
	Other income/expense, net	0.7			—			—			0.7
	Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax	0.7			3.7			6.3			10.7
	Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	16			(6.4		)	(9.7		)	(.1		)
	Income tax effect	—			2.4			3.6			6
	Attributable to noncontrolling interest	(.1		)	—			—			(.1		)
	Balance December 31, 2012	163.5			(25.5		)	(67.0		)	71
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	(5.0		)	(1.0		)	35.2			29.2
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:
	Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	—			0.5			6.6			7.1
	Interest expense	—			3.9			—			3.9
	Subtotal of reclassifications, pretax	—			4.4			6.6			11
	Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	(5.0		)	3.4			41.8			40.2
	Income tax effect	—			(1.4		)	(15.1		)	(16.5		)
	Attributable to noncontrolling interest	(.2		)	—			—			(.2		)
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	158.3		$	(23.5	)	$	(40.3	)	$	94.5

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Items Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	'
		As of December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	$	—	$	114.8	$	—	$	114.8
	Derivative assets (See Note S)	—		0.6		—		0.6
	Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	13.4		—		—		13.4
	Total assets	$	13.4	$	115.4	$	—	$	128.8
	Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities (See Note S)	$	—	$	0.9	$	—	$	0.9
	Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	13.3		—		—		13.3
	Total liabilities	$	13.3	$	0.9	$	—	$	14.2
		As of December 31, 2012
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Cash equivalents:
	Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less	$	—	$	125.6	$	—	$	125.6
	Derivative assets (See Note S)	—		1.2		—		1.2
	Diversified investments associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	7		—		—		7
	Total assets	$	7	$	126.8	$	—	$	133.8
	Liabilities:
	Derivative liabilities (See Note S)	$	0.5	$	1.3	$	—	$	1.8
	Liabilities associated with the ESUP* (See Note L)	7.1		—		—		7.1
	Total liabilities	$	7.6	$	1.3	$	—	$	8.9

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Estimated Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table contains the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition for all acquisitions during the periods presented, and any additional consideration paid for prior years’ acquisitions. The majority of the goodwill included in the table below is expected to provide an income tax benefit.
		2013				2012			2011
	Accounts receivable	$	12.7			$	11.5		$	1.5
	Inventory	15				21.1			1.8
	Property, plant and equipment	16.1				15.7			1.1
	Goodwill (See Note E)	6.1				60.2			1.9
	Other intangible assets (See Note E)	12.3				109.8			—
	Other current and long-term assets	0.4				10.2			—
	Current liabilities	(19.5		)		(7.6		)	(1.2		)
	Long-term liabilities	(6.4		)		(9.5		)	(.4		)
	Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions	—				0.2			1.9
	Fair value of net identifiable assets	36.7				211.6			6.6
	Less: Bargain purchase gain	8.8				—			—
	Net cash consideration	$	27.9			$	211.6		$	6.6
Purchase Price Allocations Related To Acquisitions	'
	The following table summarizes acquisitions for the periods presented.
	Year Ended		Number of		Segment		Product/Service
			Acquisitions
	December 31, 2013		4		Residential Furnishings (1); Industrial Materials (2); Specialized Products (1)		Geotextile products; Tubing for the aerospace industry (2); Innerspring unit wire-forming machines
	December 31, 2012		5		Residential Furnishings (2); Industrial Materials (3)		Gel components; Warehouse/distribution services; Tubing for the aerospace industry; Wire partitions; Tube fabrication
	December 31, 2011		2		Residential Furnishings		Furniture hardware and Geo textiles
Businesses That Were Previously Not Wholly Owned	'
	We also increased our ownership portion to 100% for the following businesses that were previously not wholly owned:
		Year Ended December 31
		2013				2012			2011
	Cash outlay associated with acquisition of noncontrolling interest - Specialized Products	$	—			$	—		$	13.6

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments At Fair Value	'
		Expiring at various dates through:	Total USD			As of December 31, 2013
			Equivalent
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Notional			Assets			Liabilities
			Amount			Other Current			Other Current
						Assets			Liabilities
	Cash flow hedges:
	Currency hedges:
	-Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	Dec-15	$	133.9		$	0.1		$	0.8
	-Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary	Dec-14	5.1			0.1			—
	-Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary	Feb-15	4.7			—			0.1
	Total cash flow hedges					0.2			0.9
	Fair value hedges:
	USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary	Mar-14	14.5			0.4			—
						$	0.6		$	0.9
		Expiring at various dates through:	Total USD			As of December 31, 2012
			Equivalent
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Notional			Assets			Liabilities
			Amount			Other Current			Other Current
						Assets			Liabilities
	Cash flow hedges:
	Commodity hedges	Dec-13	$	1.7		$	—		$	0.5
	Currency hedges:
	-Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	Dec-13	38.9			0.5			0.1
	-Future USD cost of goods sold of European subsidiaries	Dec-13	7.9			—			0.2
	Total cash flow hedges					0.5			0.8
	Fair value hedges:
	ZAR asset on a USD subsidiary	Jan-13	21.2			—			0.9
	USD inter-company note receivables on European and Swiss subsidiaries	Feb-13	18			0.7			0.1
	Total fair value hedges					0.7			1
						$	1.2		$	1.8
Gains (Losses) Of Hedging Activities Recorded In Income	'
	The following table sets forth the pre-tax (gains) losses from continuing operations for our hedging activities for the years presented. This schedule includes reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income as well as derivative settlements recorded directly to income or expense.
		Income Statement	Amount of (Gain) Loss
		Caption	Recorded in Income
			for the Year Ended
			December 31
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		2013			2012			2011
	Commodity cash flow hedges	Cost of goods sold	$	0.4		$	2.4		$	1.3
	Interest rate cash flow hedges	Interest expense	3.9			1.8			—
	Currency cash flow hedges	Net sales	(1.5		)	(.6		)	(.6		)
	Currency cash flow hedges	Cost of goods sold	0.1			(.5		)	0.3
	Currency cash flow hedges	Other (income) expense, net	0.2			0.2			0.2
	Total cash flow hedges		3.1			3.3			1.2
	Fair value hedges	Other (income) expense, net	(3.2		)	(.2		)	1.6
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
	Hedge of EUR assets (including inter-company note receivables)-UK and USD subsidiaries	Other (income) expense, net	—			(.8		)	(1.1		)
	Hedge of steel purchases - US subsidiary	Other (income) expense, net	—			0.1			—
	Hedge of EUR inter-company note receivable- USD denominated subsidiary	Interest expense	—			0.1			0.3
	Total derivative instruments		$	(.1	)	$	2.5		$	2

Quarterly_Summary_Of_Earnings_

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Quarterly Summary Of Earnings	'
	Year ended December 31	First 1			Second 1			Third 1,2			Fourth 1,3,4			Total
	2013
	Net sales	$	932.7		$	958.8		$	957.7		$	896.8		$	3,746.00
	Gross profit	188.9			199.1			193			166.2			747.2
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	69.3			89.4			97.3			(8.2		)	247.8
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	49.4		$	65.1		$	71.6		$	6.7		$	192.8
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0.1			6.8			0.4			(.4		)	6.9
	Net earnings	49.5			71.9			72			6.3			199.7
	(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(.4		)	(.6		)	(.7		)	(.7		)	(2.4		)
	Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	49.1		$	71.3		$	71.3		$	5.6		$	197.3
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.34		$	0.44		$	0.49		$	0.04		$	1.31
	Diluted	$	0.33		$	0.44		$	0.48		$	0.04		$	1.29
	Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	—		$	0.05		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Diluted	$	—		$	0.05		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.34		$	0.49		$	0.49		$	0.04		$	1.36
	Diluted	$	0.33		$	0.48		$	0.49		$	0.04		$	1.34
	2012
	Net sales	$	943.3		$	934.6		$	978.1		$	850.1		$	3,706.10
	Gross profit	178.5			186.7			204.9			176.6			746.7
	Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	68.1			78.8			95.2			64.4			306.5
	Earnings from continuing operations	$	45.3		$	57.3		$	66.6		$	74.1		$	243.3
	Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(.8		)	8.1			—			(.1		)	7.2
	Net earnings	44.5			65.4			66.6			74			250.5
	(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax	(.5		)	(.5		)	(.8		)	(.5		)	(2.3		)
	Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders	$	44		$	64.9		$	65.8		$	73.5		$	248.2
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.31		$	0.39		$	0.46		$	0.51		$	1.67
	Diluted	$	0.31		$	0.39		$	0.45		$	0.5		$	1.65
	Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	(.01	)	$	0.06		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Diluted	$	(.01	)	$	0.06		$	—		$	—		$	0.05
	Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders
	Basic	$	0.31		$	0.45		$	0.46		$	0.51		$	1.72
	Diluted	$	0.3		$	0.45		$	0.45		$	0.5		$	1.7
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	1	Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.
	2	As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.
	3	As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)
	4	Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	reporting_unit
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	55.00%
Number of reporting units	10

Summary_Of_Significant_Account4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Machinery and equipment	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Life	'10 years
Buildings	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Life	'28 years
Other items	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Life	'8 years
Minimum | Machinery and equipment	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'3 years
Minimum | Buildings	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'10 years
Minimum | Other items	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'3 years
Maximum | Machinery and equipment	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'20 years
Maximum | Buildings	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'40 years
Maximum | Other items	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'15 years

Summary_Of_Significant_Account5

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of Other Intangible Assets) (Details) (Other intangible assets)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Weighted Average Life	'15 years
Minimum	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'1 year
Maximum	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Useful Life Range	'40 years

Discontinued_Operations_Result

Discontinued Operations (Results From Discontinued Operations And Activity Directly Related To Divestitures) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

operation

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Disposal Groups, Number of Operations Disposed

'

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External sales:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4.70

$14.70

$17.10

Loss before interest and income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2.3

1.8

-27.5

Income tax benefit (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9.2

[1]

5.4

[1]

10.1

[1]

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

-0.4

[2],[3],[4]

0.4

[2],[5]

6.8

[2]

0.1

[2]

-0.1

[2],[3],[4]

0

[2],[5]

8.1

[2]

-0.8

[2]

6.9

7.2

-17.4

Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.5

[6]

3.9

[6]

0

[6]

Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External sales:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.5

3.5

5.5

Specialized Products: | Total external sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.7

-0.8

-0.4

Wire dishwasher racks | Industrial Materials

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External sales:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.1

11.1

11.5

Earnings (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

-0.1

-25.3

Cotton-based erosion control products | Industrial Materials

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on write down

'

'

1.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed asset impairment

'

'

1.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External sales:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.1

0.1

0.1

Earnings (loss):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($3.10)

($1.20)

($1.80)

[1]

2013 and 2012 tax benefits are related to a worthless stock deduction and the excess outside tax basis of the subsidiary that produced wire dishwasher racks.

[2]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[3]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[4]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[5]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

[6]

Subsequent activity for businesses divested in prior years has been reported as discontinued operations in the table above, including a cash litigation settlement received in 2012 associated with our former Prime Foam Products unit. This unit was sold in March 2007 and was previously part of the Residential Furnishings segment.

Impairment_Charges_Narrative_D

Impairment Charges (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	facility				Specialized Products:	Specialized Products:	Specialized Products:
						CVP unit	CVP unit
							Customer- Related Intangibles
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Number of underperforming facilities closed	4	'	'	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges	$31.20	$65.40	'	'	'	'	'
Intangible impairment charges	19	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fixed assets impairment charges	12.2	'	1.2	'	'	'	'
Control premium percentage	'	25.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Financial forecasted years	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'	'
Accelerated amortization of intangibles	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.8
Impairment of goodwill	'	$63	$0	$0	$63	$63	'

Impairment_Charges_Summary_Of_

Impairment Charges (Summary Of Impairment Charges On Continued And Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Residential Furnishings

Residential Furnishings

Residential Furnishings

Residential Furnishings

Commercial Fixturing & Components

Commercial Fixturing & Components

Commercial Fixturing & Components

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Industrial Materials

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Specialized Products:

Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011

Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011

Subsequent activity related to other divestitures completed prior to 2011

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

CVP unit

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Continuing Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

Cotton-based erosion control products

Cotton-based erosion control products

Cotton-based erosion control products

Wire dishwasher racks

Wire dishwasher racks

Wire dishwasher racks

CVP unit

CVP unit

CVP unit

Other units

Other units

Other units

Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill Impairment

'

$63

$0

$0

$63

'

'

$0

'

'

$0

$0

'

'

$0

'

'

$0

$0

'

'

$0

'

'

$0

'

'

$63

$63

$63

'

'

$0

'

'

$0

'

'

Other Long-Lived Asset Impairments

'

2.4

1.7

34.9

0.8

0.8

16.1

1.6

0.9

18.8

'

0.8

0.1

5.6

0

0

1.5

'

0

0.6

1.8

1.5

0

0

0

0.9

18.8

'

'

0

0

2

0

0.1

5.2

0.1

0

0

Total Impairments

$31.20

$65.40

'

'

$63.80

'

'

$1.60

'

'

'

$0.80

'

'

$0

'

'

'

$0

'

'

$1.50

'

'

$0

'

'

'

'

$63

'

'

$0

'

'

$0.10

'

'

Impairment_Charges_Components_

Impairment Charges (Components Of Fair Values In Relation To Their Respective Carrying Values) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	18.00%	'	'	'
At year end goodwill value	'	$926.80	$991.50	$926.60
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate	'	3.00%	'	'
Specialized Products:	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
At year end goodwill value	'	210	274.3	271.6
Specialized Products: | CVP unit	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
At year end goodwill value	'	13	'	'
10-25%	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
At year end goodwill value	'	108.6	'	'
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range	'	3.30%	'	'
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate	'	3.00%	'	'
Discount Rate Ranges	'	10.50%	'	'
25% (1)	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
At year end goodwill value	'	$818.20	'	'
Terminal Values Long- term Growth Rate	'	3.00%	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range	'	1.50%	'	'
Discount Rate Ranges	'	8.00%	'	'
Minimum | 10-25%	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	'	10.00%	'	'
Minimum | 25% (1)	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	'	25.00%	'	'
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range	'	1.50%	'	'
Discount Rate Ranges	'	8.00%	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range	'	5.00%	'	'
Discount Rate Ranges	'	10.50%	'	'
Maximum | 10-25%	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Value	'	25.00%	'	'
Maximum | 25% (1)	'	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
10-year Compound Annual Growth Rate Range	'	5.00%	'	'
Discount Rate Ranges	'	10.00%	'	'

Restructuring_Summary_Of_Restr

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring-Related Costs) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	$1.60	$5.70	$9.90
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	11.8	10.2	10.4
Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	1.9	5.4	9.3
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	-0.3	0.3	0.6
Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	-0.3	-1.8	-0.1
Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Severance and other restructuring costs | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	2.2	7.2	6.3
Charged to cost of goods sold: | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	0	0	3.1
Other Initiatives	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	1	3.5	7.1
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	1.2	3.5	7.1
Other Initiatives | Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	-0.2	0	0
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	-0.4	0	0
Other Initiatives | Severance and other restructuring costs | Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	0.2	0	0
Other Initiatives | Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	-0.2	-1.5	-0.1
Other Initiatives | Charged to other (income) expense, net: | Severance and other restructuring costs | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring charges	1.4	5	5.3
Other Initiatives | Charged to cost of goods sold: | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	$0	$0	$1.90

Restructuring_Summary_Of_Restr1

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring-Related Cost Incurred By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	$1.60		$5.70		$9.90
Writedown of inventories	11.8		10.2		10.4
Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	1.9		5.4		9.3
Discontinued Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	-0.3		0.3		0.6
2011 Restructuring Plan	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Number of underperforming manufacturing facilities closed	'		'		4
Restructuring charges	'		2.5		1.2
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	-0.1		-0.3		'
Total amount incurred in period	0.6		2.2	[1]	2.8	[2]
Restructuring, cash charges	4.4		'		'
Total Amount Incurred To Date	5.6		'		'
Writedown of inventories	'		'		1.6
2011 Restructuring Plan | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	-0.1		'		'
Total amount incurred in period	0.7		1.9	[1]	2.2	[2]
Total Amount Incurred To Date	4.8		'		'
2011 Restructuring Plan | Residential Furnishings | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	0		'		'
Total amount incurred in period	0.8		0.5	[1]	0.5	[2]
Total Amount Incurred To Date	1.8		'		'
2011 Restructuring Plan | Commercial Fixturing & Components | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	-0.1		'		'
Total amount incurred in period	-0.1		0.9	[1]	1.2	[2]
Total Amount Incurred To Date	2		'		'
2011 Restructuring Plan | Industrial Materials | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	0		'		'
Total amount incurred in period	0		0.5	[1]	0.5	[2]
Total Amount Incurred To Date	1		'		'
2011 Restructuring Plan | Wire dishwasher racks | Discontinued Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	0		'		'
Total amount incurred in period	-0.1		0.3	[1]	0.6	[2]
Total Amount Incurred To Date	0.8		'		'
Other Expense (Income) | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
(Gain)/Loss on Sale of Assets 2013	-0.3		-1.8		-0.1
Other Expense (Income) | 2011 Restructuring Plan	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	0.7	[3]	'		'
Other Expense (Income) | 2011 Restructuring Plan | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	0.8	[3]	'		'
Other Expense (Income) | 2011 Restructuring Plan | Residential Furnishings | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	0.8	[3]	'		'
Other Expense (Income) | 2011 Restructuring Plan | Commercial Fixturing & Components | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	0	[3]	'		'
Other Expense (Income) | 2011 Restructuring Plan | Industrial Materials | Continuing Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	0		'		'
Other Expense (Income) | 2011 Restructuring Plan | Wire dishwasher racks | Discontinued Operations	'		'		'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'		'		'
Restructuring charges	($0.10)		'		'
[1]	The 2012 charges consist of $2.5 of restructuring charges and ($.3) of (gain)/loss on sale of assets.
[2]	The 2011 charges consist of $1.2 of restructuring charges and $1.6 of inventory obsolescence.
[3]	Restructuring charges are reported on the Statements of Operations in “Other (income) expense, net.”

Restructuring_Accrued_Liabilit

Restructuring (Accrued Liability) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
2011 Restructuring Plan	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$0.40	$1.20
Charges	0.7	2.5
Payments	1.1	3.3
Balance at end of period	0	0.4
2011 Restructuring Plan | Termination benefits	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0.3	0.9
Charges	-0.1	0.7
Payments	0.2	1.3
Balance at end of period	0	0.3
2011 Restructuring Plan | Contract termination costs	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0	0
Charges	0	0.1
Payments	0	0.1
Balance at end of period	0	0
2011 Restructuring Plan | Other restructuring costs	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0.1	0.3
Charges	0.8	1.7
Payments	0.9	1.9
Balance at end of period	0	0.1
Other Initiatives	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	1.7	1.7
Charges	1.6	5
Payments	2.5	5
Balance at end of period	0.8	1.7
Other Initiatives | Termination benefits	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0.8	0.5
Charges	0.4	1.6
Payments	1.1	1.3
Balance at end of period	0.1	0.8
Other Initiatives | Contract termination costs	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0.6	0.6
Charges	0.1	1.1
Payments	0.7	1.1
Balance at end of period	0	0.6
Other Initiatives | Other restructuring costs	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	0.3	0.6
Charges	1.1	2.3
Payments	0.7	2.6
Balance at end of period	$0.70	$0.30

Restructuring_Summary_Of_Restr2

Restructuring (Summary Of Restructuring And Restructuring-Related Charges (Income) Continuing Operations By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	$1.60	$5.70	$9.90
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	11.8	10.2	10.4
Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	1.9	5.4	9.3
Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	-0.3	0.3	0.6
Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	-0.3	-1.8	-0.1
Cost Of Goods Sold | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	0	0	3.1
Severance and other restructuring costs | Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	2.2	7.2	6.3
Other Initiatives	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	1	3.5	7.1
Portion of total that represents cash charges	1.6	5	5.3
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	1.2	3.5	7.1
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Residential Furnishings	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	0.9	1.8	2.9
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Commercial Fixturing & Components	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	0.1	1	3
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Industrial Materials	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	-0.1	0.1	1.1
Other Initiatives | Continuing Operations | Specialized Products:	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	0.3	0.6	0.1
Other Initiatives | Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	-0.2	0	0
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	-0.4	0	0
Other Initiatives | Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
(Gain) Loss from sale of assets	-0.2	-1.5	-0.1
Other Initiatives | Cost Of Goods Sold | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Inventory obsolescence charged to cost of goods sold	0	0	1.9
Other Initiatives | Severance and other restructuring costs | Discontinued Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	0.2	0	0
Other Initiatives | Severance and other restructuring costs | Other Income Expense Net | Continuing Operations	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total of other initiatives	$1.40	$5	$5.30

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Changes In The Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended											3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
				Residential Furnishings	Residential Furnishings	Commercial Fixturing & Components	Commercial Fixturing & Components	Industrial Materials	Industrial Materials	Specialized Products:	Specialized Products:	CVP unit
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net goodwill	$991.50	$926.60	'	$390	$387.40	$199.40	$200.10	$127.80	$67.50	$274.30	$271.60	'
Additions for current year acquisitions	6.1	60.2	'	0	0	0	0	6.1	60.2	0	0	'
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions	-0.4	0	'	0	0	0	0	-0.4	0	0	0	'
Reductions for sale of business	-0.3	2.5	'	0	0	0	2.5	0	0	-0.3	0	'
Impairment charge	-63	0	0	0	'	0	'	0	'	-63	'	-63
Foreign currency translation adjustment/other	-7.1	7.2	'	-3.9	2.6	-2.9	1.8	0.7	0.1	-1	2.7	'
Gross goodwill	1,132.40	'	'	386.1	'	339.1	'	134.2	'	273	'	'
Accumulated impairment losses	-205.6	'	'	0	'	-142.6	'	0	'	-63	'	'
Net goodwill	$926.80	$991.50	$926.60	$386.10	$390	$196.50	$199.40	$134.20	$127.80	$210	$274.30	'

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Purchased) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	$317.80	$335.40
Accumulated amortization	114.4	129.1
Net intangibles as of end of period	203.4	206.3
Debt Issue Costs	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	9.5	10.9
Accumulated amortization	5.5	5.9
Net intangibles as of end of period	4	5
Patents and Trademarks	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	53.8	53.3
Accumulated amortization	28.2	27.1
Net intangibles as of end of period	25.6	26.2
Non-compete Agreements	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	7.7	12.3
Accumulated amortization	5.2	9.2
Net intangibles as of end of period	2.5	3.1
Customer- Related Intangibles	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	221.9	236.9
Accumulated amortization	63.9	75.1
Net intangibles as of end of period	158	161.8
Supply Agreements and Other	'	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Gross carrying amount	24.9	22
Accumulated amortization	11.6	11.8
Net intangibles as of end of period	13.3	10.2
Other Intangibles	'	'
Acquired during period:	'	'
Acquired related to business acquisitions	12.3	109.8
Acquired outside business acquisitions	12.8	6.6
Total acquired in period	25.1	116.4
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	'9 years 2 months 12 days	'15 years 3 months 18 days
Other Intangibles | Debt Issue Costs	'	'
Acquired during period:	'	'
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0	0
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0	2.3
Total acquired in period	0	2.3
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	'0 years	'10 years
Other Intangibles | Patents and Trademarks	'	'
Acquired during period:	'	'
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0.7	3.2
Acquired outside business acquisitions	1.6	1.2
Total acquired in period	2.3	4.4
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	'16 years 3 months 18 days	'5 years
Other Intangibles | Non-compete Agreements	'	'
Acquired during period:	'	'
Acquired related to business acquisitions	0.5	0.1
Acquired outside business acquisitions	0	0
Total acquired in period	0.5	0.1
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	'4 years 9 months 18 days	'3 years 2 months 12 days
Other Intangibles | Customer- Related Intangibles	'	'
Acquired during period:	'	'
Acquired related to business acquisitions	9.7	104.5
Acquired outside business acquisitions	5.9	0
Total acquired in period	15.6	104.5
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	'9 years 7 months 6 days	'16 years 1 month 6 days
Other Intangibles | Supply Agreements and Other	'	'
Acquired during period:	'	'
Acquired related to business acquisitions	1.4	2
Acquired outside business acquisitions	5.3	3.1
Total acquired in period	$6.70	$5.10
Weighted average amortization period in years for items acquired in period	'6 years 1 month 6 days	'9 years 10 months 24 days

Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$22
2015	21
2016	20
2017	18
2018	$16

Segment_Information_Segment_Re

Segment Information (Segment Results From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

$896.80

[1],[2],[3]

$957.70

[1],[4]

$958.80

[1]

$932.70

[1]

$850.10

[1],[2],[3]

$978.10

[1],[4]

$934.60

[1]

$943.30

[1]

$3,746

$3,706.10

$3,618.90

Inter- Segment Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

311.4

308.5

302.8

Total Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,057.40

4,014.60

3,921.70

EBIT From Continuing Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

284.8

343.4

265.3

Adjustment to LIFO method

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.4

14.6

-14

Intersegment eliminations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Intersegment eliminations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-0.2

-8.9

-6.8

Residential Furnishings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,944

1,895

1,827.80

Inter- Segment Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23

8.8

8.6

Total Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,967

1,903.80

1,836.40

EBIT From Continuing Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

172

154.3

137.5

Commercial Fixturing & Components

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

451.3

478.3

502.4

Inter- Segment Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.9

4.4

4.9

Total Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

456.2

482.7

507.3

EBIT From Continuing Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15.4

30.4

15.7

Industrial Materials

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

612.8

621.7

605.1

Inter- Segment Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

231

249.4

242.2

Total Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

843.8

871.1

847.3

EBIT From Continuing Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

72.4

66

55.5

Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

737.9

711.1

683.6

Inter- Segment Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

52.5

45.9

47.1

Total Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

790.4

757

730.7

EBIT From Continuing Operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$27.20

$87

$77.40

[1]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[2]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[3]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[4]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

Segment_Information_Average_As

Segment Information (Average Assets For Segments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	$3,108.10		$3,254.90		$2,915.10
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	80.6		71		75
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	34.9		195.3		3
Depreciation And Amortization	122.6		119		116.9
Residential Furnishings	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	586.5		602.9		624.1
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	36.5		22.5		34.6
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0.6		12.9		3
Depreciation And Amortization	47.2		46.4		51.2
Commercial Fixturing & Components	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	144.9		159.1		176.1
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	2.6		5.2		3.4
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0		0		0
Depreciation And Amortization	9.4		11		11.8
Industrial Materials	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	248		243.3		218.1
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	12.6		14.3		18.6
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	31		182.4		0
Depreciation And Amortization	21.8		22.8		12.7
Specialized Products:	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	225		227.4		226.6
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	26.7		23.4		16.3
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	3.3		0		0
Depreciation And Amortization	27.7		24.6		26.8
Average current liabilities included in segment numbers above	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	460.6		440.7		417.7
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	0		0		'
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0		0		0
Depreciation And Amortization	0		0		0
Other	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Depreciation And Amortization	0.4	[1]	0.9	[1]	4.4	[1]
Unallocated assets	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	1,492.40	[2]	1,678.20	[2]	1,347.90	[2]
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	2.2	[2]	5.6	[2]	2.1	[2]
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0	[2]	0	[2]	0	[2]
Depreciation And Amortization	16.1	[2]	13.3	[2]	10	[2]
Difference between average assets and year-end balance sheet	'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'
Assets	-49.3		-96.7		-95.4
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	0		0		0
Acquired Companies’ Long-Lived Assets	0		0		0
Depreciation And Amortization	$0		$0		$0
[1]	Businesses sold or classified as discontinued operations during the years presented.
[2]	Unallocated assets consist primarily of goodwill, other intangibles, cash and deferred tax assets. Unallocated depreciation and amortization consists primarily of depreciation of nonoperating assets and amortization of debt issue costs.

Segment_Information_Revenues_F

Segment Information (Revenues From External Customers) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

$896.80

[1],[2],[3]

$957.70

[1],[4]

$958.80

[1]

$932.70

[1]

$850.10

[1],[2],[3]

$978.10

[1],[4]

$934.60

[1]

$943.30

[1]

$3,746

$3,706.10

$3,618.90

Residential Furnishings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,944

1,895

1,827.80

Commercial Fixturing & Components

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

451.3

478.3

502.4

Industrial Materials

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

612.8

621.7

605.1

Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

737.9

711.1

683.6

Bedding group | Residential Furnishings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

660.9

657.6

667.2

Furniture group | Residential Furnishings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

673.2

676.9

633.6

Fabric & Carpet Underlay group | Residential Furnishings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

609.9

560.5

527

Store Fixtures group | Commercial Fixturing & Components

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

268.8

291.6

315.7

Office Furniture Components group | Commercial Fixturing & Components

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

182.5

186.7

186.7

Wire group | Industrial Materials

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

428

457.9

518.3

Tubing group | Industrial Materials

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

184.8

163.8

86.8

Automotive group | Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

502.7

463.5

428.7

Commercial Vehicle Products group | Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

109

137.7

132.9

Machinery group | Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$126.20

$109.90

$122

[1]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[2]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[3]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[4]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

Segment_Information_Schedule_O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue From External Sales And Long-Lived Assets, By Geographical Areas) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

$896.80

[1],[2],[3]

$957.70

[1],[4]

$958.80

[1]

$932.70

[1]

$850.10

[1],[2],[3]

$978.10

[1],[4]

$934.60

[1]

$943.30

[1]

$3,746

$3,706.10

$3,618.90

Tangible long-lived assets

574.6

'

'

'

572.8

'

'

'

574.6

572.8

580.6

United States

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,691.50

2,691.20

2,572

Tangible long-lived assets

363.6

'

'

'

383.9

'

'

'

363.6

383.9

387.7

China

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

358.3

338

331.3

Tangible long-lived assets

35.7

'

'

'

35.9

'

'

'

35.7

35.9

38.1

Europe

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

352.3

326.2

373.1

Tangible long-lived assets

124.5

'

'

'

102.7

'

'

'

124.5

102.7

105

Canada

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

205.4

217.7

216.3

Tangible long-lived assets

25

'

'

'

21.1

'

'

'

25

21.1

20.8

Mexico

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

69.6

64.5

50.5

Tangible long-lived assets

11.8

'

'

'

12.9

'

'

'

11.8

12.9

12.2

Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

External Sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

68.9

68.5

75.7

Tangible long-lived assets

$14

'

'

'

$16.30

'

'

'

$14

$16.30

$16.80

[1]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[2]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[3]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[4]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

Earnings_Per_Share_Calculation

Earnings Per Share (Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Earnings:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings from continuing operations

$6.70

[1],[2],[3]

$71.60

[1],[4]

$65.10

[1]

$49.40

[1]

$74.10

[1],[2],[3]

$66.60

[1],[4]

$57.30

[1]

$45.30

[1]

$192.80

$243.30

$173.80

(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

-0.7

[1],[2],[3]

-0.7

[1],[4]

-0.6

[1]

-0.4

[1]

-0.5

[1],[2],[3]

-0.8

[1],[4]

-0.5

[1]

-0.5

[1]

-2.4

-2.3

-3.1

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

190.4

241

170.7

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

-0.4

[1],[2],[3]

0.4

[1],[4]

6.8

[1]

0.1

[1]

-0.1

[1],[2],[3]

0

[1],[4]

8.1

[1]

-0.8

[1]

6.9

7.2

-17.4

Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

$5.60

[1],[2],[3]

$71.30

[1],[4]

$71.30

[1]

$49.10

[1]

$73.50

[1],[2],[3]

$65.80

[1],[4]

$64.90

[1]

$44

[1]

$197.30

$248.20

$153.30

Weighted average number of shares (in millions):

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted average number of common shares used in basic EPS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

145.2

144.3

145.4

Dilutive effect of equity-based compensation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.1

1.7

1.6

Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares used in diluted EPS

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

147.3

146

147

Basic EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.49

[1],[4]

$0.44

[1]

$0.34

[1]

$0.51

[1],[2],[3]

$0.46

[1],[4]

$0.39

[1]

$0.31

[1]

$1.31

$1.67

$1.17

Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.05

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.06

[1]

($0.01)

[1]

$0.05

$0.05

($0.12)

Basic (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.49

[1],[4]

$0.49

[1]

$0.34

[1]

$0.51

[1],[2],[3]

$0.46

[1],[4]

$0.45

[1]

$0.31

[1]

$1.36

$1.72

$1.05

Diluted EPS attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Continuing operations (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.48

[1],[4]

$0.44

[1]

$0.33

[1]

$0.50

[1],[2],[3]

$0.45

[1],[4]

$0.39

[1]

$0.31

[1]

$1.29

$1.65

$1.16

Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.05

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.06

[1]

($0.01)

[1]

$0.05

$0.05

($0.12)

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.49

[1],[4]

$0.48

[1]

$0.33

[1]

$0.50

[1],[2],[3]

$0.45

[1],[4]

$0.45

[1]

$0.30

[1]

$1.34

$1.70

$1.04

Other information:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted EPS computation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

1.9

2.1

[1]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[2]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[3]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[4]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

Accounts_and_Other_Receivables2

Accounts and Other Receivables (Components Of Accounts And Other Receivables) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Receivable, Gross, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, Current	$447.40	$430.40
Trade notes receivable, Current	2.6	1.1
Total trade receivables, Current	450	431.5
Note received as partial payment for divestitures, Current	0.5	0.5
Other, Current	3	0.5
Income tax receivables, Current	2.7	8.6
Other receivables, Current	26.4	24.3
Total accounts and other receivables, Current	32.6	33.9
Total accounts and other receivables, Current	482.6	465.4
Allowance for Doubtfull Accounts, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade accounts receivable, Current	-14.6	-18.9
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade note receivable, Current	-0.6	0
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Total trade receivable, Current	-15.2	-18.9
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Other, Current	0	-0.3
Total allowance for doubtful accounts, Current	-15.2	-19.2
Total receivables, net	467.4	446.2
Receivables, Gross, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, Long-term	0	0
Trade note receivable, Long-term	2.3	2.9
Total trade receivable, Long-term	2.3	2.9
Notes received as partial payment for divestitures, Long-term	5.4	6.1
Other, Long-term	1.6	4.3
Income tax receivables, Long-term	0	0
Other receivables, Long-term	0	0
Subtotal other receivables, Long-term	7	10.4
Total accounts and other receivables, Long-term	9.3	13.3
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade accounts receivable, Long-term	0	0
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Trade notes receivable, Long-term	-1.3	-0.8
Total trade receivable, Long-term	-1.3	-0.8
Allowance for doubtful accounts, Other, Long-term	-1.1	-0.6
Total allowance for doubtful accounts, Long-term	-2.4	-1.4
Total net receivables, Long-term	$6.90	$11.90

Accounts_and_Other_Receivables3

Accounts and Other Receivables (Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$20.60	$26	'
Charges	-6.1	-4.9	-8.6
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	9.1	10.3	'
Ending Balance	17.6	20.6	26
Total trade receivables	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	19.7	22.6	'
Charges	-6	-4.2	'
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	9.2	7.1	'
Ending Balance	16.5	19.7	'
Trade accounts receivable	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	18.9	21.9	'
Charges	-4.1	-4.1	'
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	8.4	7.1	'
Ending Balance	14.6	18.9	'
Trade notes receivable	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0.8	0.7	'
Charges	-1.9	-0.1	'
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0.8	0	'
Ending Balance	1.9	0.8	'
Subtotal other receivables	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0.9	3.4	'
Charges	-0.1	-0.7	'
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	-0.1	3.2	'
Ending Balance	1.1	0.9	'
Notes received as partial payment for divestitures	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0	2.7	'
Charges	0	-0.4	'
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	0	3.1	'
Ending Balance	0	0	'
Other	'	'	'
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	0.9	0.7	'
Charges	-0.1	-0.3	'
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	-0.1	0.1	'
Ending Balance	$1.10	$0.90	'

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf2

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sundry assets	'	'	'
Deferred taxes (See Note N)	$46.90	$50.20	'
Assets held for sale	19.1	21.8	'
Diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	11.7	6.1	'
Notes receivable (See Note H)	6.9	11.9	'
Investment in associated companies	6.6	29.1	'
Pension plan assets (See Note M)	1.4	0	0
Other	29	26.1	'
Sundry assets	121.6	145.2	'
Accrued expenses	'	'	'
Wages and commissions payable	64.2	60.3	'
Workers’ compensation, medical, auto and product liability	54.5	49.7	'
Sales promotions	25.2	26.2	'
General taxes, excluding income taxes	14.6	12	'
Accrued interest	11.9	14.3	'
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	8.8	9.4	'
Other	50.5	48.6	'
Accrued expenses	229.7	220.5	'
Other current liabilities	'	'	'
Dividends payable	42	0	'
Customer deposits	13.1	9.1	'
Outstanding checks in excess of book balances	9.1	1.8	'
Derivative financial instruments (See Note S)	6.8	7.3	'
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	1.7	0.9	'
Derivative financial instruments (See Note S)	0.9	1.8	'
Other	5.8	2.7	'
Other current liabilities	79.4	23.6	'
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'
Liability for pension benefits (See Note M)	39.9	75.8	66.5
Net reserves for tax contingencies	29.2	35.5	'
Deferred compensation	15.4	16	'
Liabilities associated with stock-based compensation plans (See Note L)	15.4	10.7	'
Other	27.8	20.2	'
Other long-term liabilities	$127.70	$158.20	'

LongTerm_Debt_Narrative_Detail

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
	lender		Commercial paper	Letters Of Credit
Short-term Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity	$600,000,000	$600,000,000	$600,000,000	$250,000,000
Line of credit facility term	'5 years	'	'	'
Number of lenders in syndicate	13	'	'	'
Debt to equity ratio, max	60.00%	'	'	'
Debt to assets ratio, max	15.00%	'	'	'
Amount of assets, sold, transferred or disposed of in any trailing 4 quarters to total assets ratio, max	20.00%	'	'	'

LongTerm_Debt_Details_Of_LongT

Long-Term Debt (Details Of Long-Term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rates And Due Dates) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$869.50	$1,055.40
Less current maturities	181.1	201.5
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt	688.4	853.9
Term notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	828.4	1,028
Stated Interest Rate	4.80%	4.40%
Due Date Through	'2022	'2022
Industrial development bonds, principally variable interest rates	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	19.9	19.9
Stated Interest Rate	0.20%	0.40%
Due Date Through	'2030	'2030
Commercial paper	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	16	0
Stated Interest Rate	0.20%	0.00%
Due Date Through	'2017	'0
Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	4.4	6.5
Capitalized leases (primarily machinery, vehicle and office equipment)	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Long-term debt	$0.80	$1

LongTerm_Debt_Maturities_Of_Lo

Long-Term Debt (Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$181.10	'
2015	201.4	'
2016	3.2	'
2017	19.1	'
2018	152.2	'
Thereafter	312.5	'
Total	$869.50	$1,055.40

LongTerm_Debt_Amounts_Outstand

Long-Term Debt (Amounts Outstanding Related To Commercial Paper Program) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Total program authorized	$600,000,000	$600,000,000
Commercial paper outstanding (classified as long-term debt)	-16,000,000	0
Letters of credit issued under the credit agreement	0	0
Total program usage	-16,000,000	0
Total program available	$584,000,000	$600,000,000

Lease_Obligations_Components_O

Lease Obligations (Components Of Rental Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Continuing operations	$49.50	$48	$43.90

Lease_Obligations_Future_Minim

Lease Obligations (Future Minimum Rental Commitments For All Long-Term Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]	'
2014	$30.80
2015	24.8
2016	16.2
2017	9.7
2018	5.7
Thereafter	14.5
Total	$101.70

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

10-May-12

9-May-12

group

Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis

GPSUs

Deferred Stock Compensation Program

Deferred Stock Compensation Program

Stock-based retirement plans

Performance Stock Unit Awards

Discount Stock Plan

SBP

ESUP

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Maximum

Minimum

Minimum

Minimum

First Increment

First Increment

Second Increment

Second Increment

Third Increment

Third Increment

Flexible Stock Plan

Flexible Stock Plan

Flexible Stock Plan

option_choice_program

stock-based_retirement_plan

company

GPSUs

Stock-based retirement plans

Performance Stock Unit Awards

PGI

GPSUs

Performance Stock Unit Awards

Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis

Units Granted On A Discretionary Basis

Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis

Units Granted On A Discretionary Basis

Options Granted On A Discretionary Basis

Units Granted On A Discretionary Basis

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of stock units per common share

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

Number of shares against plan

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

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Termination service of employee, years

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Options continue to vest and remain exercisable after termination of employment

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Number of option choice programs offered

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Number of groups offered 2010 cash/option choice

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Cash value offered in lieu of shares based off Black Scholes fair value

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Ratio of options foregone for each restricted stock unit offered

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Vesting period

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Performance measurement period

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Number of shares granted, deferred compensation multiplier

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Grants in period (shares)

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Expected life in years

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Acquisition interval for purchase of discounted stock

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Discount to the market price, percentage

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Discount market price purchase date, percentage

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Time period for receiving plan distributions, max

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Time period for installment distributions, max

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Exercised, options

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Options outstanding

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Number of stock-based retirement plans

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Automatic employer match, percentage

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Additional employer match upon certain profitability levels, percentage

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SBP participant contribution for stock or other investment purchases

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ESUP participant contribution for stock or other investment purchases

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Premium contributions for ESUP participants

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Stock units converted to common stock ratio

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Award vesting percentage

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Number of companies forming peer group

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Base award percentage of total shareholder return

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Base target share award

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Cash payout ratio

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Share payout ratio

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Maximum cash payout ratio

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Measurement performance period, years

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Percentage of award intended to pay out in cash

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Percentage of award intended to pay out in stock

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Reserved percentage of award intended to pay out in cash

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Percentage recorded as a liability

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options were granted in 2013

StockBased_Compensation_Flexib

Stock-Based Compensation (Flexible Stock Plan Options) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Maximum Number of Authorized Shares	'	'
Unexercised options	6,400,000	8,500,000
Outstanding stock units—unvested	'	1,600,000
Flexible Stock Plan	'	'
Shares Available for Issuance	'	'
Unexercised options	6,400,000	'
Outstanding stock units—vested	4,000,000	'
Outstanding stock units—unvested	1,800,000	'
Available for grant	7,800,000	'
Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2013	20,000,000	'
Maximum Number of Authorized Shares	'	'
Unexercised options	6,400,000	'
Outstanding stock units—vested	5,500,000	'
Outstanding stock units—unvested	3,400,000	'
Available for grant	7,800,000	'
Authorized for issuance at December 31, 2013	23,100,000	'

StockBased_Compensation_Compon

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation	$36.30	$33.80	$35.30
Settled with Stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	24.1	24	23.8
Employee contributions for above stock plans	12.2	9.8	11.5
Total stock-based compensation	36.3	33.8	35.3
Recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense	9.2	9.1	9
Settled with Stock | Amortization ff the grant date fair value of stock options	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.6	4.4	4.8
Settled with Stock | Stock-based retirement plans contributions	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	6.5	6.6	5
Settled with Stock | Deferred Stock Compensation Program	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.5	1.2	1.1
Settled with Stock | Stock-based retirement plans	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.1	1.2	1.5
Settled with Stock | Discount Stock Plan	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.9	0.9	0.9
Settled with Stock | Performance Stock Unit Awards	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	6.4	6.5	7
Settled with Stock | Restricted Stock Unit Awards	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	4.2	2.2	2.4
Settled with Stock | PGI	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.6	0	0
Settled with Stock | Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.3	1	1.1
Settled with Stock | Cash Payments in Lieu of Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	3.7	6.4	3
Settled with Cash | Amortization ff the grant date fair value of stock options	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Stock-based retirement plans contributions	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.2	1	0.8
Settled with Cash | Deferred Stock Compensation Program	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Stock-based retirement plans	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Discount Stock Plan	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Performance Stock Unit Awards	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	1.1	5.1	1.9
Settled with Cash | Restricted Stock Unit Awards	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | PGI	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0.6	0	0
Settled with Cash | Other, primarily non-employee directors restricted stock	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	0	0	0
Settled with Cash | Cash Payments in Lieu of Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total stock-based compensation expense	$0.80	$0.30	$0.30

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Stock-based Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans, Current	$1.70	$0.90
Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans, Long-term	11.7	6.1
Diversified investments associated with the stock-based retirement plans, Total	13.4	7
Liabilities:	'	'
Share Liabilities, Current	1.7	0.9
Share Liabilities, Long-term	15.4	16
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Current	6	5.8
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Long-term	0	0
Other - primarily timing differences between employee withholdings and related employer contributions to be submitted to various plans' trust accounts, Total	6	5.8
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Current	10.5	10.3
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Long-term	15.4	10.7
Total liabilities associated with stock-based compensation, Total	25.9	21
Stock-based retirement plans	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Share Liabilities, Current	1.7	0.9
Share Liabilities, Long-term	11.6	6.2
Share Liabilities, Total	13.3	7.1
Performance Stock Unit Awards	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Share Liabilities, Current	2.8	3.6
Share Liabilities, Long-term	2.6	4.5
Share Liabilities, Total	5.4	8.1
PGI	'	'
Liabilities:	'	'
Share Liabilities, Current	0	0
Share Liabilities, Long-term	1.2	0
Share Liabilities, Total	$1.20	$0

StockBased_Compensation_Net_Ta

Stock-Based Compensation (Net Tax Windfall) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Balance at December 31, 2012	Net Windfall Resulting From Exercises and Conversions	Balance at December 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Accumulated tax windfall in additional contributed capital	$36.20	$5.70	$41.90

StockBased_Compensation_Deferr

Stock-Based Compensation (Deferred Compensation Program) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred compensation	$15.40	$16
Options	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred compensation	0	'
Units	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred compensation	6.7	'
Cash	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Deferred compensation	$0.80	'

StockBased_Compensation_Compon1

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of Stock Options) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2011, Options	8,500,000
Exercised, Options	-2,100,000	[1]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Options	6,400,000
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2012, Total Options	6,400,000
Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2012, Total Options	5,500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2011, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share	$21.72
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share	$22.04	[1]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share	$21.61
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share	$21.61
Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2012, Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share	$21.37
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	'4 years 6 months
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2012, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	'4 years 6 months
Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2012, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years	'4 years
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$59.70
Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	59.6
Exercisable (vested) at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$53
Employee Stock Options	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2011, Options	6,500,000
Exercised, Options	-1,400,000	[1]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Options	5,100,000
Deferred Compensation Options	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2011, Options	1,900,000
Exercised, Options	-700,000	[1]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Options	1,200,000
Other - Primarily Outside Directors' Options	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'
Outstanding at December 31, 2011, Options	100,000	[2]
Exercised, Options	0	[1],[2]
Outstanding at December 31, 2012, Options	100,000	[2]
[1]	options were granted in 2013
[2]	Prior to 2005, we granted options with a below market exercise price under the terms of our Deferred Compensation Program. During 2013, .1 options were exercised at a below market exercise price, and .1 of these options remain outstanding at December 31, 2013. In 2005, we amended the Program to provide only “at market” stock options.

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Information Related To Stock Options Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$18.40	$24.90	$7.50
Cash received from stock options exercised	36.9	35.6	20.5
Total fair value of stock options vested	$4.40	$4.50	$4.50

StockBased_Compensation_Calcul

Stock-Based Compensation (Calculation And Assumptions Utilized In Calculation Of Fair Values Of Options Granted) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'		'
Aggregate grant date fair value	$4	[1]	$4.90	[1]
Weighted-average per share grant date fair value (in dollars per share)	$4.68	[1]	$4.90	[1]
Risk-free interest rate	1.90%	[1]	2.70%	[1]
Expected life in years	'7 years 2 months 12 days	[1]	'7 years	[1]
Expected volatility (over expected life)	34.40%	[1]	33.30%	[1]
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	4.80%	[1]	4.70%	[1]
[1]	options were granted in 2013

StockBased_Compensation_Compon2

Stock-Based Compensation (Components Of SBP And ESUP) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
SBP 2013	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Employee contributions	$3.30
Less diversified contributions	0.7
Total employee stock contributions	2.6
Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts	'
Shares purchased by employees	0.1
Shares of company match	0.1
ESUP 2011	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Employee contributions	4
Less diversified contributions	4
Total employee stock contributions	0
Employer premium contribution to diversified investment accounts	$0.70

StockBased_Compensation_Number

Stock-Based Compensation (Number Of Shares And Related Grant Date Fair Value Of PSU) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'
Total shares base award	0.6	'		'
Grant date per share fair value	$12.34	'		'
Risk-free interest rate	'	1.90%	[1]	2.70%	[1]
Expected life in years	'	'7 years 2 months 12 days	[1]	'7 years	[1]
Expected volatility (over expected life)	'	34.40%	[1]	33.30%	[1]
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	'	4.80%	[1]	4.70%	[1]
Performance Stock Unit	'	'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'
Total shares base award	0.2	0.3		0.3
Grant date per share fair value	$27.60	23.79		25.41
Risk-free interest rate	0.40%	0.40%		1.00%
Expected life in years	'3 years	'3 years		'3 years
Expected volatility (over expected life)	29.10%	35.00%		42.50%
Expected dividend yield (over expected life)	4.20%	4.80%		4.70%
Award Year 2009	'	'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)	51.00%	'		'
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	73.60%	'		'
Number of Shares Distributed	0.4	'		'
Award Year 2010	'	'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)	46.00%	'		'
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	91.00%	'		'
Number of Shares Distributed	0.3	'		'
Award Year 2011	'	'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'		'
TSR Performance Relative to the Peer Group (1%Best)	55.00%	'		'
Payout as a Percent of the Base Award	64.20%	'		'
Number of Shares Distributed	0.2	'		'
[1]	options were granted in 2013

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu1

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Unit Information) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	1.6
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.7
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares (in shares)	0.6
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	-0.8
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	-0.1
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU (in shares)	-0.2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$14.31
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$30.17
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$12.34
Vested at 1 authorization share, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$28.27
Forfeited - PSU, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$13.12
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$0
Non-vested at December 31, 2012 at 3 authorization shares, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$14.87
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	1.8
Fully vested stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	4
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$56.60
Fully vested stock units outstanding at December 31, 2012, Aggregate Intrinsic Value	$124.80
DSU	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.2
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares (in shares)	0
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	-0.2
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0
ESUP	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.2
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares (in shares)	0
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	-0.2
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0
PSU	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	1.4	[1]
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0
Granted based on future conditions at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.4	[1]
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	-0.2	[1]
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	-0.1
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU (in shares)	-0.2
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	1.3
RSU	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0.2
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0.3
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares (in shares)	0
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	-0.2
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0.3
PGI	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'
Non-vested at January 1, 2012 (in shares)	0
Granted based on current service at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0
Granted based on current service at 3 authorization shares (in shares)	0.2
Vested at 1 authorization share (in shares)	0
Forfeited - PSU (in shares)	0
Difference between maximum and actual payout - PSU (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Total non-vested at December 31, 2012 (in shares)	0.2
[1]	*PSU awards are presented at 175% (i.e. maximum) payo

StockBased_Compensation_Stock_

Stock-Based Compensation (Stock Units Converted To Common Stock) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total intrinsic value of vested stock units converted to common stock	$7	$4.70	$16.80

StockBased_Compensation_Unreco

Stock-Based Compensation (Unrecognized Cost Of Non-Vested Stock Options And Units) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Options	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$0.90
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	'9 months 18 days
Units	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized cost of non-vested stock	$10.60
Weighted-average remaining contractual life in years	'1 year

StockBased_Compensation_Discou

Stock-Based Compensation (Discount Stock Plan) (Details) (Discount Stock Plan, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Discount Stock Plan	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Average 2013 purchase price per share (net of discount)	$26.32
2013 number of shares purchased by employees	0.2
Shares purchased since inception in 1982	22.4
Maximum shares under the plan	23

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	pension_plan
	investment
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Pension benefit obligation, percentage	88.00%	'	'
Number of domestic pension plans	3	'	'
Target allocation	100.00%	100.00%	'
Number of investments	6	'	'
Expected employer contributions	$3.40	'	'
Number of union sponsored multiemployer plans	2	'	'
Multiemployer pension plans, period contributions (less than $0.5m)	0.6	0.6	0.6
Withdrawal obligation	$23.20	'	'
Frozen Plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Significant plans employing a liability driven investment strategy	60.00%	'	'
Equity securities	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation	60.00%	53.00%	'
Equity securities | Frozen Plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation	40.00%	'	'
Equity securities | Active Plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation	75.00%	'	'
Bonds | Frozen Plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation	60.00%	'	'
Bonds | Active Plans	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Target allocation	25.00%	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Summary

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Pension Obligations And Funded Status) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Change in Benefit Obligation	'	'	'
Benefit obligation, beginning of period	$316.50	$290.10	$263.60
Service cost	3.2	3	2.4
Interest cost	11.9	12.6	13.4
Plan participants’ contributions	0.5	0.5	0.5
Actuarial (gains) losses	-30.3	25.4	27.9
Benefits paid	-14.8	-16.4	-17.2
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0	1.3	-0.5
Benefit obligation, end of period	287	316.5	290.1
Change in Plan Assets	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period	240.3	223.2	210.3
Actual return on plan assets	20	24.3	21.4
Employer contributions	1.9	7.8	8.5
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	0.1	0.9	-0.3
Fair value of plan assets, end of period	248	240.3	223.2
Net funded status	-39	-76.2	-66.9
Funded status recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'	'
Other assets—sundry	1.4	0	0
Other current liabilities	-0.5	-0.4	-0.4
Other long-term liabilities	($39.90)	($75.80)	($66.50)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Summary1

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Accumulated And Projected Benefit Obligation Information) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Aggregated plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$230.30	$316.50	$290.10
Accumulated benefit obligation	228.7	312.3	287.7
Fair value of plan assets	190.2	240.3	223.2
Aggregated plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	233.8	316.5	290.1
Fair value of plan assets	193.4	240.3	223.2
Accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans	$283.50	$312.30	$287.70

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Summary2

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash surrender values	$2.10	$2.10	$2

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
2013 Amortization	$6.40	$6	$4
Net loss/(gain) (before tax)	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Beginning Balance	104.7	'	'
2013 Amortization	6.4	'	'
2013 Net Actuarial Gain	35.1	'	'
2013 Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Change	0.1	'	'
Deferred income taxes change	0	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Ending Balance	63.1	'	'
Net prior service cost (before tax)	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Beginning Balance	0.5	'	'
2013 Amortization	0.2	'	'
2013 Net Actuarial Gain	0	'	'
2013 Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Change	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes change	0	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), Ending Balance	0.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes, beginning balance	-38.2	'	'
2013 Amortization	0	'	'
2013 Net Actuarial Gain	0	'	'
2013 Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Change	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes change	-15.1	'	'
Deferred income taxes, ending balance	-23.1	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax)	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), beginning balance	67	'	'
2013 Amortization	6.6	'	'
2013 Net Actuarial Gain	35.1	'	'
2013 Foreign Currency Exchange Rates Change	0.1	'	'
Deferred income taxes change	-15.1	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax), ending balance	$40.30	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Summary3

Employee Benefit Plans (Summary Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Recognized In Net Periodic Pension Cost) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Net loss	$2.40
Net prior service cost	$0.30

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of Net Pension (Expense) Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	($3.20)	($3)	($2.40)
Interest cost	-11.9	-12.6	-13.4
Expected return on plan assets	15.2	14.5	13.8
Amortization of prior service cost	-0.2	-0.3	-0.3
Recognized net actuarial loss	-6.4	-6	-4
Net pension (expense) income	($6.50)	($7.40)	($6.30)
Weighted average assumptions for pension costs:	'	'	'
Discount rate used in net pension costs	3.80%	4.40%	5.20%
Rate of compensation increase used in pension costs	3.80%	3.80%	4.00%
Expected return on plan assets	6.60%	6.60%	6.70%
Weighted average assumptions for benefit obligation:	'	'	'
Discount rate used in benefit obligation	4.60%	3.80%	4.40%
Rate of compensation increase used in benefit obligation	3.80%	3.80%	3.80%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul1

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	$248	$240.30	$223.20	$210.30
Level 1	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	248	239.4	'	'
Level 2	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0.9	'	'
Level 3	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Common Stock	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	36.7	'	'
Common Stock | Level 1	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	36.7	'	'
Common Stock | Level 2	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Common Stock | Level 3	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Money market funds, cash and other	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	3.2	13.9	'	'
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 1	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	3.2	13	'	'
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 2	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0.9	'	'
Money market funds, cash and other | Level 3	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	96.1	98.6	'	'
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 1	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	96.1	98.6	'	'
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 2	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Fixed income | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 3	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	148.7	91.1	'	'
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 1	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	148.7	91.1	'	'
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 2	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	0	0	'	'
Equities | Mutual and pooled funds | Level 3	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Investments at fair value	$0	$0	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul2

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Allocation Of Plan Assets) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Category	100.00%	100.00%
Equity securities	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Category	60.00%	53.00%
Debt securities	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Category	39.00%	41.00%
Other, including cash	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Asset Category	1.00%	6.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Schedul3

Employee Benefit Plans (Schedule Of Estimated Benefit Payments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2013	$15.70
2014	16
2015	16.4
2016	16.5
2017	16.8
2018-2022	$88.80

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Total_E

Employee Benefit Plans (Total Expense From Continuing Operations For Defined Contribution Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Defined contribution plans	$6.60	$6.50	$5.90

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
		subsidiary
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax benefits related to impact of Mexico tax law changes, the settlement of certain state and foreign audits and a non-taxable bargain purchase gain	$17,500,000	'	'	'
Number of Canadian subsidiaries which amalgamated	'	2	'	'
Accrual for China withholding taxes no longer permanently reinvested	10,100,000	'	'	'
Decrease in liability from prior year	'	'	5,200,000	'
Tax charge to earnings	2,300,000	'	1,700,000	'
U.S. tax on distributed foreign earnings	68,000,000	'	'	112,600,000
Net excess tax benefits (costs) related to the exercise of employee stock options	4,600,000	5,500,000	6,100,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	32,900,000	35,500,000	34,800,000	'
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	18,000,000	'	'	'
Refunds from expected years	'	15,600,000	'	'
Favorable impact on income tax provision	'	'	3,600,000	'
Settlements	2,800,000	1,700,000	5,500,000	'
Expiration dates, time period	'20 years	'	'	'
Maximum operating loss carryforward expiring annually	10,000,000	'	'	'
Cumulative undistributed earnings that are indefinitely reinvested	375,100,000	'	'	'
Resulting incremental taxes	62,600,000	'	'	'
Canada	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Change in valuation allowance	'	36,900,000	'	'
Number of tax years under audit	5	'	'	'
Settlements	1,100,000	'	'	'
China	'	'	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Accrual for China withholding taxes no longer permanently reinvested	'	11,200,000	'	'
Decrease in accrued income taxes	$1,100,000	'	'	'

Income_Taxes_Components_Of_Ear

Income Taxes (Components Of Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Domestic

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$121.30

$193.20

$117.10

Foreign

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

126.5

113.3

116.6

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

($8.20)

[1],[2],[3]

$97.30

[1],[4]

$89.40

[1]

$69.30

[1]

$64.40

[1],[2],[3]

$95.20

[1],[4]

$78.80

[1]

$68.10

[1]

$247.80

$306.50

$233.70

[1]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[2]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[3]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[4]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Expens

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current	'	'	'
Federal	$63	$51.90	$27.50
State and local	6.3	4.8	3.2
Foreign	24.2	22.5	22.9
Current income tax expense, Total	93.5	79.2	53.6
Deferred	'	'	'
Federal	-26.4	9	8.8
State and local	-1.8	-0.6	1.6
Foreign	-10.3	-24.4	-4.1
Deferred income tax expense, Total	-38.5	-16	6.3
Income tax expense, Total	$55	$63.20	$59.90

Income_Taxes_Schedule_Of_Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense From Continuing Operations Percentage) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Statutory federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1.50%	1.30%	0.70%
Tax effect of foreign operations	-8.30%	-5.80%	-6.20%
Deferred tax on undistributed foreign earnings	-0.40%	3.70%	0.00%
Change in valuation allowance	-1.40%	-11.90%	-1.00%
Change in uncertain tax positions, net	-1.10%	0.60%	-1.70%
Production activities deduction	-2.00%	-1.30%	-0.90%
Other permanent differences, net	-0.60%	-0.50%	-0.10%
Other, net	-0.50%	-0.50%	-0.20%
Effective tax rate	22.20%	20.60%	25.60%

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, January 1	$26.60	$25.70	$34.10
Gross increases—tax positions in prior periods	4.5	4.8	1.2
Gross decreases—tax positions in prior periods	-1.5	-2.3	-5.2
Gross increases—current period tax positions	1	1.1	3
Change due to exchange rate fluctuations	-0.4	0.3	-0.3
Settlements	-2.8	-1.7	-5.5
Lapse of statute of limitations	-3	-1.3	-1.6
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	24.4	26.6	25.7
Interest	7.6	8	8.1
Penalties	0.9	0.9	1
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits, December 31	$32.90	$35.50	$34.80

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets Or Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	$224.20	$244.20
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-204.7	-219.9
Valuation allowance	-25.4	-32.2
Total deferred taxes, Assets	198.8	212
Net deferred tax (liability)	-5.9	-7.9
Property, plant and equipment	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	13.5	12.6
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-60	-61.1
Inventories	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	1.6	1.9
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-16.4	-18.8
Accrued expenses	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	89.7	89.6
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-0.8	-0.1
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	64.6	66.4
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Pension cost and other post-retirement benefits	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	16	29.7
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-0.9	-0.8
Intangible assets	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	2.3	2.9
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-108.5	-118.7
Derivative financial instruments	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	14.2	15.7
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	-1.7	-1.7
Subsidiary stock basis	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	0	6
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Uncertain tax positions	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	11.2	12.1
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	0	0
Other	'	'
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'
Gross deferred tax, Assets	11.1	7.3
Gross deferred tax, Liabilities	($16.40)	($18.70)

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse1

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And (Liabilities) Included In Consolidated Balance Sheets)(Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Other current assets	$12.10	$12.80
Sundry	46.9	50.2
Other current liabilities	-1.6	-1.3
Deferred income taxes	-63.3	-69.6
Net deferred tax (liability)	($5.90)	($7.90)

Other_Income_Expense_Component

Other (Income) Expense (Components Of Other (Income) Expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	($21.40)	($0.20)	$7.50
Gain on asset sales	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	-8.1	-2.7	-10.9
Bargain purchase gain from acquisitions (see Note R)	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	-8.8	0	0
Restructuring charges (see Note D)	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	2.2	7.2	6.3
Asset impairments (see Note C)	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	0.8	0.8	16.1
Currency loss	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	1.8	2.1	0
Royalty income	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	-1.8	-1.6	-0.5
(Gain) loss from diversified investments associated with stock-based compensation plans (see Note L)	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	-1.9	-0.5	0.1
Other income	'	'	'
Other (Income) Expense [Line Items]	'	'	'
Other (income) expense, net	($5.60)	($5.50)	($3.60)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Changes In Each Component Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance beginning of period	$71	$65.20	$101.80
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	29.2	-10.8	-60.7
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	11	10.7	5.2
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	40.2	-0.1	-55.5
Income tax effect	-16.5	6	19.6
Attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.2	-0.1	-0.7
Balance end of period	94.5	71	65.2
Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	7.1	8.2	5.2
Interest expense	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	3.9	1.8	'
Other Income Expense Net	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	'	0.7	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance beginning of period	163.5	147.6	151.1
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	-5	15.3	-2.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	0	0.7	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	-5	16	-2.8
Income tax effect	0	0	0
Attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.2	-0.1	-0.7
Balance end of period	158.3	163.5	147.6
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	0	0	0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Interest expense	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	0	0	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments | Other Income Expense Net	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	'	0.7	'
Cash Flow Hedges	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance beginning of period	-25.5	-21.5	1.4
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	-1	-10.1	-37.8
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	4.4	3.7	0.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	3.4	-6.4	-36.9
Income tax effect	-1.4	2.4	14
Attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0
Balance end of period	-23.5	-25.5	-21.5
Cash Flow Hedges | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	0.5	1.9	0.9
Cash Flow Hedges | Interest expense	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	3.9	1.8	'
Cash Flow Hedges | Other Income Expense Net	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	'	0	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plans	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance beginning of period	-67	-60.9	-50.7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, pretax	35.2	-16	-20.1
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	6.6	6.3	4.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), pretax	41.8	-9.7	-15.8
Income tax effect	-15.1	3.6	5.6
Attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	0
Balance end of period	-40.3	-67	-60.9
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Cost of goods sold; selling and administrative expenses	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	6.6	6.3	4.3
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Interest expense	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	0	0	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | Other Income Expense Net	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, pretax:	'	$0	'

Fair_Value_Narrative_Details

Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Fixed rate debt carrying value	$830	$1,030
Fixed rate debt difference between carrying value and fair value	$3.20	$45.70

Fair_Value_Items_Measured_At_F

Fair Value (Items Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets (See Note S)	$0.60	$1.20
Total assets	128.8	133.8
Derivative liabilities	0.9	1.8
Total liabilities	14.2	8.9
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets (See Note S)	0	0
Total assets	13.4	7
Derivative liabilities	0	0.5
Total liabilities	13.3	7.6
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets (See Note S)	0.6	1.2
Total assets	115.4	126.8
Derivative liabilities	0.9	1.3
Total liabilities	0.9	1.3
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets (See Note S)	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents	114.8	125.6
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents	0	0
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents	114.8	125.6
Bank time deposits with original maturities of three months or less | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Cash equivalents	0	0
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term investments	0	'
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term investments	13.4	7
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term investments	13.4	7
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term investments	'	0
Diversified investments associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term investments	0	0
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Total liabilities	13.3	7.1
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Total liabilities	13.3	7.1
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Total liabilities	0	0
Liabilities associated with the ESUP (See Note L) | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Total liabilities	$0	$0

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
					Aerospace Tubing Manufacturer based in France	Western
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash purchase price paid for acquisition	'	$27.90	$211.60	$6.60	$14.50	$188.20
Bargain purchase gain	9	8.8	0	0	8.8	'
Voting interest acquired	'	100.00%	'	'	'	'
Liquidation of (investment in) unconsolidated entity	-21.2	-21.2	22.4	0	'	'
Interest Earned on Cost Method Investments	$1.80	'	'	'	'	'

Acquisitions_Estimated_Fair_Va

Acquisitions (Estimated Fair Values Of The Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	'	$12.70	$11.50	$1.50
Inventory	'	15	21.1	1.8
Property, plant and equipment	'	16.1	15.7	1.1
Goodwill (See Note E)	'	6.1	60.2	1.9
Other intangible assets (See Note E)	'	12.3	109.8	0
Other current and long-term assets	'	0.4	10.2	0
Current liabilities	'	-19.5	-7.6	-1.2
Long-term liabilities	'	-6.4	-9.5	-0.4
Additional consideration for prior years’ acquisitions	'	0	0.2	1.9
Fair value of net identifiable assets	'	36.7	211.6	6.6
Less: Bargain purchase gain	9	8.8	0	0
Net cash consideration	'	$27.90	$211.60	$6.60

Acquisitions_Purchase_Price_Al

Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocations Related To Acquisitions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Geotextile products; Tubing for the aerospace industry (2); Innerspring unit wire-forming machines	Gel components; Warehouse/distribution services; Tubing for the aerospace industry; Wire partitions; Tube fabrication	Furniture hardware and Geo textiles
	Residential Furnishings, Industrial Materials and Specialized Products	Residential Furnishings and Industrial Materials	Residential Furnishings
	acquisition	acquisition	acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Acquisitions	4	5	2

Acquisitions_Businesses_That_W

Acquisitions (Businesses That Were Previously Not Wholly Owned) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Cash outlay associated with acquisition of noncontrolling interest - Specialized Products	$0	$0	$13.60

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 12, 2012
Interest rate cash flow hedges	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Amount of debt hedged	'	$200,000,000
Loss from forward starting interest rate swaps	42,700,000	'
3.40% Senior Notes due 2022 | Senior Notes	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Aggregate principal of Senior Notes	'	$300,000,000
Senior Notes term	'10 years	'
Interest rate on Senior Notes	3.40%	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Derivative Financial Instruments At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
-Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Currency cash flow hedges	$4.70	'
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total cash flow hedges, Assets	0.2	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	'	0.5
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	'	0.7
Total derivative assets	0.6	'
Other Current Assets | -Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0	'
Other Current Assets | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	'	1.2
Other Current Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total cash flow hedges, Liabilities	0.9	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	'	0.8
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	'	1
Total derivative liabilities	0.9	'
Other Current Liabilities | -Future EUR Sales of Chinese Subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.1	'
Other Current Liabilities | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	'	1.8
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Commodity hedges	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Commodity cash flow hedges	'	1.7
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Currency cash flow hedges	133.9	38.9
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Currency cash flow hedges	'	7.9
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Currency cash flow hedges	5.1	'
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | Commodity hedges	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Commodity cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	'	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.1	0.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	'	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Assets | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.1	'
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | Commodity hedges	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Commodity cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	'	0.5
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0.8	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | -Future USD sales of Canadian and Chinese subsidiaries	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	'	0.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | -Future JPY sales of Chinese subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Currency cash flow derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0	'
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Fair value hedges	14.5	18
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | ZAR asset on a USD subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Total USD Equivalent Notional Amount, Fair value hedges	'	21.2
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	0.4	0.7
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Assets | ZAR asset on a USD subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Assets	'	0
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | USD inter-company note receivable on a Swiss subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	0	0.1
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other Current Liabilities | ZAR asset on a USD subsidiary	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Fair value derivatives designated as hedging instruments, Liabilities	'	$0.90

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments (Gains (Losses) Of Hedging Activities Recorded In Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	$3.10	$3.30	$1.20
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedging | Other (income) expense, net	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	-3.2	-0.2	1.6
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	-0.1	2.5	2
Commodity cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Cost of goods sold	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0.4	2.4	1.3
Interest rate cash flow hedges | Interest expense	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	3.9	1.8	0
Currency cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Cost of goods sold	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0.1	-0.5	0.3
Currency cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Net sales	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	-1.5	-0.6	-0.6
Currency cash flow hedges | Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedging | Other (income) expense, net	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0.2	0.2	0.2
Hedge of EUR assets (including inter-company note receivables)-UK and USD subsidiaries | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0	-0.8	-1.1
Hedge of steel purchases - US subsidiary | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other (income) expense, net	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	0	0.1	0
Hedge of EUR inter-company note receivable- USD denominated subsidiary | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest expense	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recorded in Income for the Year Ended December 31	$0	$0.10	$0.30

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

5 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Feb. 28, 2011

Oct. 16, 2013

Apr. 11, 2013

Dec. 30, 2011

Dec. 30, 2011

Oct. 22, 2013

Jun. 21, 2013

Feb. 01, 2013

Dec. 17, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

Oct. 04, 2012

Dec. 22, 2011

Apr. 16, 2009

Nov. 30, 2012

Jul. 03, 2013

Feb. 14, 2013

Feb. 01, 2013

Jan. 24, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Antitrust Lawsuits

Direct Purchaser Class Action Cases

Individual Direct Purchaser Cases

Direct Purchaser and Indirect Purchaser Cases

Antitrust Lawsuits Canada

Antitrust Canada Lawsuits Punitive Damages

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Brazilian Value- Added Tax Matters

Patent Infringement Claim

Patent Infringement Claim

Patent Infringement Claim

Patent Infringement Claim

Patent Infringement Claim

Defendant

direct_purchaser_class_action_case

direct_purchaser_class_action_case

direct_purchaser_class_action_case

Defendant

patent

direct_purchaser_class_action_case

Contingencies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of defendants

20

'

'

'

13

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Named as a defendant in pending cases

'

3

39

2

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

General and special damages

'

'

'

'

$100

$10

$0.30

$2.60

$0.20

$5.50

$0.60

$2

$3.10

$2.40

$1.70

'

'

'

'

$16.20

Damages awarded

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

'

5

'

Number of patents infringed

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

Pre-judgment interest requested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.7

'

'

Pre-judgment interest awarded

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.50

'

'

'

'

Quarterly_Summary_Of_Earnings_1

Quarterly Summary Of Earnings (Schedule Of Quarterly Summary Of Earnings) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

$896.80

[1],[2],[3]

$957.70

[1],[4]

$958.80

[1]

$932.70

[1]

$850.10

[1],[2],[3]

$978.10

[1],[4]

$934.60

[1]

$943.30

[1]

$3,746

$3,706.10

$3,618.90

Gross profit

166.2

[1],[2],[3]

193

[1],[4]

199.1

[1]

188.9

[1]

176.6

[1],[2],[3]

204.9

[1],[4]

186.7

[1]

178.5

[1]

747.2

746.7

668.5

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

-8.2

[1],[2],[3]

97.3

[1],[4]

89.4

[1]

69.3

[1]

64.4

[1],[2],[3]

95.2

[1],[4]

78.8

[1]

68.1

[1]

247.8

306.5

233.7

Earnings from continuing operations

6.7

[1],[2],[3]

71.6

[1],[4]

65.1

[1]

49.4

[1]

74.1

[1],[2],[3]

66.6

[1],[4]

57.3

[1]

45.3

[1]

192.8

243.3

173.8

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

-0.4

[1],[2],[3]

0.4

[1],[4]

6.8

[1]

0.1

[1]

-0.1

[1],[2],[3]

0

[1],[4]

8.1

[1]

-0.8

[1]

6.9

7.2

-17.4

Net earnings

6.3

[1],[2],[3]

72

[1],[4]

71.9

[1]

49.5

[1]

74

[1],[2],[3]

66.6

[1],[4]

65.4

[1]

44.5

[1]

199.7

250.5

156.4

(Earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

-0.7

[1],[2],[3]

-0.7

[1],[4]

-0.6

[1]

-0.4

[1]

-0.5

[1],[2],[3]

-0.8

[1],[4]

-0.5

[1]

-0.5

[1]

-2.4

-2.3

-3.1

Net earnings attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

5.6

[1],[2],[3]

71.3

[1],[4]

71.3

[1]

49.1

[1]

73.5

[1],[2],[3]

65.8

[1],[4]

64.9

[1]

44

[1]

197.3

248.2

153.3

Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Basic (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.49

[1],[4]

$0.44

[1]

$0.34

[1]

$0.51

[1],[2],[3]

$0.46

[1],[4]

$0.39

[1]

$0.31

[1]

$1.31

$1.67

$1.17

Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.48

[1],[4]

$0.44

[1]

$0.33

[1]

$0.50

[1],[2],[3]

$0.45

[1],[4]

$0.39

[1]

$0.31

[1]

$1.29

$1.65

$1.16

Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Basic (in dollars per share)

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.05

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.06

[1]

($0.01)

[1]

$0.05

$0.05

($0.12)

Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders, Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.05

[1]

$0

[1]

$0

[1],[2],[3]

$0

[1],[4]

$0.06

[1]

($0.01)

[1]

$0.05

$0.05

($0.12)

Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Basic (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.49

[1],[4]

$0.49

[1]

$0.34

[1]

$0.51

[1],[2],[3]

$0.46

[1],[4]

$0.45

[1]

$0.31

[1]

$1.36

$1.72

$1.05

Diluted (in dollars per share)

$0.04

[1],[2],[3]

$0.49

[1],[4]

$0.48

[1]

$0.33

[1]

$0.50

[1],[2],[3]

$0.45

[1],[4]

$0.45

[1]

$0.30

[1]

$1.34

$1.70

$1.04

Bargain purchase gain

'

9

'

'

'

'

'

'

8.8

0

0

Impairment of goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

63

0

0

Income tax benefit due to release of valuation allowance on Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on China earnings

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

27

'

Specialized Products:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

737.9

711.1

683.6

Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

63

'

'

Specialized Products: | CVP unit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

109

137.7

132.9

Net earnings per share attributable to Leggett & Platt, Inc. common shareholders

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment loss and accelerated amortization

67

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of goodwill

63

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accelerated amortization

$4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

Amounts for 2012 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reclassification of certain businesses from continuing to discontinued operations in 2013.

[2]

Net earnings for 2012 include a fourth quarter $27 net tax benefit primarily related to the release of valuation allowances on certain Canadian deferred tax assets, partially offset by withholding taxes on earnings in China.

[3]

As discussed in Note C beginning on page 79, in the fourth quarter of 2013 we incurred $67 of charges related to the Commercial Vehicle Products group ($63 goodwill impairment charge and $4 accelerated amortization of a customer-related intangible asset.)

[4]

As discussed in Note R beginning on page 109, in the third quarter of 2013 we recorded a $9 bargain purchase gain related to an acquisition.

Valuation_And_Qualifying_Accou1

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts And Reserves (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful receivables	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$20.60	[1]	$26	[1]	$23.20	[1]
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	6.1	[1]	4.9	[1]	8.6	[1]
Deductions	9.1	[1]	10.3	[1]	5.8	[1]
Balance at End of Period	17.6	[1]	20.6	[1]	26	[1]
Excess and obsolete inventory reserve, LIFO basis	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	19.4		20.2		23.7
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	11.8		10.2		10.4
Deductions	9.3		11		13.9
Balance at End of Period	21.9		19.4		20.2
Tax valuation allowance	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Period	32.2	[2]	69.1	[2]	69	[2]
Additions Charged to Cost and Expenses	-3.4	[2]	-36.3	[2]	-3	[2]
Deductions	3.4	[2]	0.6	[2]	-3.1	[2]
Balance at End of Period	$25.40	[2]	$32.20	[2]	$69.10	[2]
[1]	Uncollectible accounts charged off, net of recoveries.
[2]	Federal tax effect of state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards and credits and changes in currency exchange rates.