Mohawk Industries (MHK) 10-K 28 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 21, 2014	Jun. 28, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000851968	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	72,704,821	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$6,849,326,779

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$54,066	$477,672
Receivables, net	1,062,875	679,473
Inventories	1,572,325	1,133,736
Prepaid expenses	204,034	138,117
Deferred income taxes	147,534	111,585
Other current assets	44,884	9,463
Total current assets	3,085,718	2,550,046
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,701,743	1,692,852
Goodwill	1,736,092	1,385,771
Tradenames	700,592	455,503
Other intangible assets, net	111,010	98,296
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	159,022	121,216
Total assets	8,494,177	6,303,684
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	127,218	55,213
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,193,593	773,436
Total current liabilities	1,320,811	828,649
Deferred income taxes	445,823	329,810
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,132,790	1,327,729
Other long-term liabilities	124,447	97,879
Total liabilities	4,023,871	2,584,067
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)	'	'
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 60 shares authorized; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; 80,841 and 80,185 shares issued in 2013 and 2012, respectively	808	802
Additional paid-in capital	1,566,985	1,277,521
Retained earnings	2,953,809	2,605,023
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net	178,689	159,733
Shareholder's equity before treasury stock	4,700,291	4,043,079
Less treasury stock at cost; 8,155 and 11,032 shares in 2013 and 2012, respectively	239,234	323,462
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity	4,461,057	3,719,617
Noncontrolling interest	9,249	0
Total stockholders' equity	4,470,306	3,719,617
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$8,494,177	$6,303,684

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	60	60
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	150,000	150,000
Common stock, shares issues (in shares)	80,841	80,185
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	8,155	11,032

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'		'		'
Net sales	$7,348,754	[1]	$5,787,980	[1]	$5,642,258	[1]
Cost of sales	5,427,945		4,297,922		4,225,379
Gross profit	1,920,809		1,490,058		1,416,879
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,373,878		1,110,550		1,101,337
Operating income	546,931		379,508		315,542
Interest expense	92,246		74,713		101,617
Other expense	9,114		303		14,051
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	445,571		304,492		199,874
Income tax expense	78,385		53,599		21,649
Earnings from continuing operations	367,186		250,893		178,225
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $1,050	-17,895		0		0
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	349,291		250,893		178,225
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	505		635		4,303
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$348,786		$250,258		$173,922
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	'		'		'
Income from continuing operations	$5.11		$3.63		$2.53
Loss from discontinued operations	($0.25)		$0		$0
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$4.86		$3.63		$2.53
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	71,773		68,988		68,736
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	'		'		'
Income from continuing operations	$5.07		$3.61		$2.52
Loss from discontinued operations	($0.25)		$0		$0
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$4.82		$3.61		$2.52
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted	72,301		69,306		68,964
[1]	The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	$349,291	$250,893	$178,225
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	18,185	25,685	-42,006
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	771	-1,591	-452
Other comprehensive income (loss)	18,956	24,094	-42,458
Comprehensive income	368,247	274,987	135,767
Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	505	635	4,303
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$367,742	$274,352	$131,464

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net earnings	$349,291	$250,893	$178,225
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Restructuring	69,489	18,564	23,209
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal	12,478	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	308,871	280,293	297,734
Deferred income taxes	-62,525	9,037	-4,616
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	1,116
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment	1,261	4,782	-1,273
Stock-based compensation expense	18,311	14,082	10,159
Other	0	0	-1,257
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:	'	'	'
Receivables, net	-96,313	10,888	-85,391
Income tax receivable	0	0	1,631
Inventories	-20,211	-17,079	-100,205
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-23,921	39,181	-11,124
Other assets and prepaid expenses	-6,554	-9,864	-12,434
Other liabilities	-25,014	-13,187	5,219
Net cash provided by operating activities	525,163	587,590	300,993
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-366,550	-208,294	-275,573
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-443,466	0	-24,097
Investment in joint venture	0	'	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-810,016	-215,301	-299,670
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Payments on revolving line of credit	-3,021,613	-1,711,425	-1,431,349
Proceeds from revolving line of credit	3,229,503	1,567,300	1,729,349
Repayment of senior notes	0	-336,270	-368,478
Proceeds from asset securitization borrowings	20,000	280,000	0
Proceeds from note issuance	600,000	0	0
Borrowings (payments) on term loan and other debt	-1,745	-3,259	2,806
Payments on acquired debt	-964,557	0	0
Debt issuance costs	-7,669	-1,797	-8,285
Debt extinguishment costs	0	0	-1,734
Purchase of non-controlling interest	0	-35,000	0
Distribution to non-controlling interest	0	-423	-4,764
Change in restricted cash	0	0	27,954
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	-7,468	7,890	17,590
Proceeds and net tax benefit from stock transactions	46,776	16,153	3,787
Net cash used in financing activities	-106,773	-216,831	-33,124
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-31,980	10,269	-10,471
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	-423,606	165,727	-42,272
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	477,672	311,945	354,217
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$54,066	$477,672	$311,945

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity And Comprehensive Income (USD $)	Total	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$3,271,556	$35,441	$797	$1,235,445	$2,180,843	$178,097	($323,626)	$0
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	'	79,666	'	'	'	-11,037	'
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	2,622	'	1	2,543	'	'	78	'
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans, shares	'	'	149	'	'	'	3	'
Stock-based compensation expense	10,159	'	'	10,159	'	'	'	'
Tax deficit from stock-based compensation	-16	'	'	-16	'	'	'	'
Distribution to noncontrolling interest, net of adjustments	'	-4,764	'	'	'	'	'	'
Retained distribution noncontrolling interest	'	-1,257	'	'	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling earnings	4,303	4,303	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-42,006	'	'	'	'	-42,006	'	'
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	-452	'	'	'	'	452	'	'
Net income	173,922	'	'	'	173,922	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	3,415,785	33,723	798	1,248,131	2,354,765	135,639	-323,548	0
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	'	79,815	'	'	'	-11,034	'
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	13,557	'	4	13,467	'	'	86	'
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans, shares	'	'	370	'	'	'	2	'
Stock-based compensation expense	14,082	'	'	14,082	'	'	'	'
Tax deficit from stock-based compensation	1,133	'	'	1,133	'	'	'	'
Distribution to noncontrolling interest, net of adjustments	'	-423	'	'	'	'	'	'
Retained distribution noncontrolling interest	'	-35,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Tax effect of purchase of noncontrolling interest	708	1,065	'	708	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling earnings	635	-635	'	'	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	25,685	'	'	'	'	25,685	'	'
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	-1,591	'	'	'	'	-1,591	'	'
Net income	250,258	'	'	'	250,258	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	3,719,617	0	802	1,277,521	2,605,023	159,733	-323,462	0
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	'	80,185	'	'	'	-11,032	'
Marazzi acquisition	313,906	'	'	229,631	'	'	84,275	'
Marazzi acquisition, shares	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,874	'
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	37,542	'	6	37,583	'	'	-47	'
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans, shares	'	'	656	'	'	'	3	'
Stock-based compensation expense	18,311	'	'	18,311	'	'	'	'
Tax deficit from stock-based compensation	3,939	'	'	3,939	'	'	'	'
Noncontrolling earnings	505	'	'	'	'	'	'	505
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	8,744	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,744
Foreign currency translation adjustments	18,185	'	'	'	'	18,185	'	'
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	771	'	'	'	'	771	'	'
Net income	348,786	'	'	'	348,786	'	'	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$4,470,306	$0	$808	$1,566,985	$2,953,809	$178,689	($239,234)	$9,249
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	'	80,841	'	'	'	-8,155	'

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
	(a) Basis of Presentation
	Mohawk Industries, Inc. (“Mohawk” or the “Company”), a term which includes the Company and its subsidiaries, is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. The Company's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring.
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had cash of $54,066 of which $31,278 was held outside the United States. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had cash of $477,672 of which $438,184 was held outside the United States. As of December 31, 2012, the Company had invested cash of $417,541 of which $415,877 was invested in A-1/P-1 rated money market cash investments in Europe.
	(c) Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition
	The Company is principally a carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate and hardwood flooring manufacturer and sells carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, natural stone, hardwood, resilient and laminate flooring products in the U.S. and to a lesser extent, Europe and Russia principally for residential and commercial use. The Company grants credit to customers, most of whom are retail-flooring dealers, home centers and commercial end users, under credit terms that the Company believes are customary in the industry.
	Revenues, which are recorded net of taxes collected from customers, are recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price has been fixed or is determinable, and collectability can be reasonably assured. The Company provides allowances for expected cash discounts, returns, claims, sales allowances and doubtful accounts based upon historical bad debt and claims experience and periodic evaluations of specific customer accounts and the aging of accounts receivable. Licensing revenues received from third parties for patents are recognized based on contractual agreements.
	(d) Inventories
	The Company accounts for all inventories on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Cost has been determined using the FIFO method. Costs included in inventory include raw materials, direct and indirect labor and employee benefits, depreciation, general manufacturing overhead and various other costs of manufacturing. Market, with respect to all inventories, is replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventories on hand are compared against anticipated future usage, which is a function of historical usage, anticipated future selling price, expected sales below cost, excessive quantities and an evaluation for obsolescence. Actual results could differ from assumptions used to value obsolete inventory, excessive inventory or inventory expected to be sold below cost and additional reserves may be required.
	(e) Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, including capitalized interest. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives, which are 25-35 years for buildings and improvements, 5-15 years for machinery and equipment, the shorter of the estimated useful life or lease term for leasehold improvements and 3-7 years for furniture and fixtures.
	(f) Accounting for Business Combinations
	The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting which requires it to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, the estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company records adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
	(g) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	In accordance with the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Topic ("ASC") 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other,” the Company tests goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter (or on an interim basis if an event occurs that might reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value). The Company considers the relationship between its market capitalization and its book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment. The goodwill impairment tests are based on determining the fair value of the specified reporting units based on management’s judgments and assumptions using the discounted cash flows and comparable company market valuation approaches. The Company has identified Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate and Wood Flooring, Laminate and Wood Chipboard and Melamine, and Laminate and Wood Roofing as its reporting units for the purposes of allocating goodwill and intangibles as well as assessing impairments. The valuation approaches are subject to key judgments and assumptions that are sensitive to change such as judgments and assumptions about appropriate sales growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), and comparable company market multiples.
	When developing these key judgments and assumptions, the Company considers economic, operational and market conditions that could impact the fair value of the reporting unit. However, estimates are inherently uncertain and represent only management’s reasonable expectations regarding future developments. These estimates and the judgments and assumptions upon which the estimates are based will, in all likelihood, differ in some respects from actual future results. Should a significant or prolonged deterioration in economic conditions occur, such as continued declines in spending for new construction, remodeling and replacement activities; the inability to pass increases in the costs of raw materials and fuel on to customers; or a decline in comparable company market multiples, then key judgments and assumptions could be impacted.
	The impairment evaluation for indefinite lived intangible assets, which for the Company are its trademarks, is conducted during the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. During 2012, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment," and early adopted Accounting Standard Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment." As a result, beginning in 2012, the first step of the impairment tests for our indefinite lived intangible assets is a thorough assessment of qualitative factors to determine the existence of events or circumstances that would indicate that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of these assets is less than their carrying amounts. If the qualitative test indicates it is not more likely than not that the fair value of these assets is less than their carrying amounts, a quantitative assessment is not required. If a quantitative test is necessary, the second step of our impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. The determination of fair value used in the impairment evaluation is based on discounted estimates of future sales projections attributable to ownership of the trademarks. Significant judgments inherent in this analysis include assumptions about appropriate sales growth rates, royalty rates, WACC and the amount of expected future cash flows. The judgments and assumptions used in the estimate of fair value are generally consistent with past performance and are also consistent with the projections and assumptions that are used in current operating plans. Such assumptions are subject to change as a result of changing economic and competitive conditions. The determination of fair value is highly sensitive to differences between estimated and actual cash flows and changes in the related discount rate used to evaluate the fair value of the trademarks. Estimated cash flows are sensitive to changes in the economy among other things. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives are amortized based on average lives, which range from 7-16 years.
	(h) Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
	(i) Financial Instruments
	The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying amount of the Company’s floating rate debt approximates its fair value based upon level two fair value hierarchy. Interest rates that are currently available to the Company for issuance of long-term debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt.
	(j) Advertising Costs and Vendor Consideration
	Advertising and promotion expenses are charged to earnings during the period in which they are incurred. Advertising and promotion expenses included in selling, general, and administrative expenses were $42,627 in 2013, $29,175 in 2012 and $35,847 in 2011.
	Vendor consideration, generally cash, is classified as a reduction of net sales, unless specific criteria are met regarding goods or services that the vendor may receive in return for this consideration. The Company makes various payments to customers, including slotting fees, advertising allowances, buy-downs and co-op advertising. All of these payments reduce gross sales with the exception of co-op advertising. Co-op advertising is classified as a selling, general and administrative expense in accordance with ASC 605-50. Co-op advertising expenses, a component of advertising and promotion expenses, were $4,307 in 2013, $6,424 in 2012 and $3,520 in 2011.
	(k) Product Warranties
	The Company warrants certain qualitative attributes of its flooring products. The Company has recorded a provision for estimated warranty and related costs, based on historical experience and periodically adjusts these provisions to reflect actual experience.
	(l) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews its long-lived asset groups, which include intangible assets subject to amortization, which for the Company are its patents and customer relationships, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such asset groups may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of long-lived assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by these asset groups. If such asset groups are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. Assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs of disposal and are no longer depreciated.
	(m) Foreign Currency Translation
	Prior to the second quarter of 2012, operations carried out in Mexico used the U.S. Dollar as the functional currency. Effective April 1, 2012, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico operations to the Mexican Peso. The Company believes that the completion of a second plant in Mexico and growth in sales to the local Mexican market indicated a significant change in the economic facts and circumstances that justified the change in the functional currency. The effects of the change in functional currency were not significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	The Company’s subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use their local currency as the functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. Dollars for balance sheet accounts using the month end rates in effect as of the balance sheet date and average exchange rate for revenue and expense accounts for each respective period. The translation adjustments are deferred as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, within accumulated other comprehensive income, net. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income or expense, within the consolidated statements of operations.
	(n) Earnings per Share (“EPS”)
	Basic net earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated using net earnings available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS except that the weighted-average number of shares is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.
	Dilutive common stock options are included in the diluted EPS calculation using the treasury stock method. Common stock options and unvested restricted shares (units) that were not included in the diluted EPS computation because the price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods presented were 0, 891 and 1,180 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are presented in the following table:
		2013			2012		2011
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	366,681		250,258		173,922
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	71,773			68,988		68,736
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares - options and RSU’s to purchase common shares, net	528			318		228
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	72,301			69,306		68,964
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	5.11		3.63		2.53
	Diluted	$	5.07		3.61		2.52
	(o) Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments granted based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with ASC 718-10, “Stock Compensation”. Compensation expense is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards' estimated lives for fixed awards with ratable vesting provisions.
	(p) Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes foreign currency translation of assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, effects of exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term nature and pensions. The Company does not provide income taxes on currency translation adjustments, as earnings from foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested.
	Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted recently issued accounting guidance that requires the Company to separately disclose, on a prospective basis, the change in each component of other comprehensive income (loss) relating to reclassification adjustments and current period other comprehensive income (loss). As the guidance relates to presentation only, the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pensions (1)		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2010	$	176,982		1,115		178,097
	Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(42,006		)	(452	)	(42,458	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	134,976			663		135,639
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	25,685			(1,591	)	24,094
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	160,661			(928	)	159,733
	Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications	18,185			771		18,956
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—		—
Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	178,846		(157	)	178,689
(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13).
(q) Self-Insurance Reserves
The Company is self-insured in the U.S. for various levels of general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation and employee medical coverage. Insurance reserves, excluding workers' compensation, are calculated on an undiscounted basis based on actual claim data and estimates of incurred but not reported claims developed utilizing historical claim trends. Projected settlements and incurred but not reported claims are estimated based on pending claims and historical trends and data. Though the Company does not expect them to do so, actual settlements and claims could differ materially from those estimated. Material differences in actual settlements and claims could have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.
(r) Fiscal Year
The Company ends its fiscal year on December 31. Each of the first three quarters in the fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the calendar quarter end.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	Marazzi Acquisition
	On December 20, 2012, the Company entered into a share purchase agreement (the “Share Purchase Agreement”) with LuxELIT S.á r.l., a Luxembourg limited liability company, and Finceramica S.p.A., an Italian corporation (collectively, “Sellers”), to acquire the shares of Fintiles S.p.A., an Italian corporation ("Marazzi"). On April 3, 2013, pursuant to the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement, the Company completed the acquisition of Marazzi for an enterprise value of $1,522,731, including acquired indebtedness. The Marazzi results are reflected in the Ceramic segment.
	The equity value of Marazzi was paid to the Sellers in cash and in the Company's common stock (the “Shares”). The number of Shares transferred as part of the consideration was calculated using the average closing price for the Company's common stock over a 30-day trading period ending March 19, 2013.
	Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, the Company (i) acquired the entire issued share capital of Marazzi and (ii) acquired $901,773 of indebtedness of Marazzi, in exchange for the following consideration:
	•	A cash payment of $307,052; and
	•	2,874 newly issued Shares for a value of $313,906.
	The Company funded the cash portion of the Marazzi acquisition through a combination of proceeds from the 3.85% Senior Notes (as discussed in Note 9), cash on hand and borrowings under the 2011 Senior Credit Facility. The Company incurred $15,660 of direct transaction costs, of which $14,199 were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1,461 were recorded in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The Marazzi acquisition makes the Company a global leader in ceramic tile. The addition of Marazzi will allow the Company to expand its U.S. distribution, source ceramic tile from Europe, and provide industry leading innovation and design to all of its global ceramic customers. The acquisition will provide opportunities to improve performance by leveraging best practices, operational expertise, product innovation and manufacturing assets across the enterprise.
	The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase price of the Marazzi acquisition to the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
	Enterprise value	$	1,522,731
	Assumed indebtedness	(901,773		)
	Consideration transferred	$	620,958
	Working capital	$	428,624
	Property, plant and equipment, net	773,594
	Tradenames	215,357
	Customer relationships	21,792
	Equity method investments	32
	Goodwill	279,083
	Other long-term assets	18,499
	Long-term debt, including current portion	(901,773		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(70,090		)
	Deferred tax liability	(137,952		)
	Noncontrolling interest	(6,208		)
	Consideration transferred	$	620,958
	The Company is continuing to obtain information to complete its valuation of intangible assets, as well as to determine the value of the acquired assets and liabilities including tax assets, liabilities and other attributes. The purchase price allocation is preliminary until the Company obtains final information regarding their fair values. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded certain immaterial measurement period adjustments to the purchase price allocation, which are reflected in the table above. Intangible assets subject to amortization of $21,792 related to customer relationships have an estimated average life of 10 years. In addition to the amortizable intangible assets, there is an additional $215,357 in indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets. The goodwill of $279,083 was allocated to the Ceramic segment. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill are based on several strategic and synergistic benefits that are expected to be realized from the Marazzi acquisition. These benefits include opportunities to improve the Company's ceramic performance by leveraging best practices, operational expertise, product innovation and manufacturing assets across the segment. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Marazzi contributed net sales from continuing operations of $897,112 to the year ended December 31, 2013. Marazzi contributed net income from continuing operations of $8,992 to the year ended December 31, 2013. The fair value of inventories acquired included a step-up in the value of inventories of approximately $31,041, which was charged to cost of sales in the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In connection with the acquisition of Marazzi, the Company became a party to an off-balance sheet accounts receivable securitization facility ("Marazzi Securitization Facility") pursuant to which the Company services receivables sold to a third party. As of December 31, 2013, the amount utilized under the Marazzi Securitization Facility was €15,383. The Company is in the process of terminating this facility.
	The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations have been prepared as if the Marazzi acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Net sales:
	As reported		$	7,348,754	5,787,980
	Pro forma		7,611,235		6,878,589
	Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	366,681	250,258
	Pro forma		399,313		243,760
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	5.11	3.63
	Pro forma		5.51		3.39
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	5.07	3.61
	Pro forma		5.47		3.38
	The pro forma earnings and per share results for the year ended December 31, 2012 included amounts charged to cost of sales for the step-up to fair value in inventories of approximately $22,242, net of tax. The pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only, and they do not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that actually would have resulted had the acquisition occurred on the date indicated or that may result in the future.
	Other Acquisitions
	On January 10, 2013, the Company completed its purchase of Pergo, a leading manufacturer of laminate flooring in the U.S. and the Nordic countries. The total value of the acquisition was approximately $145,000. Pergo complements the Company's specialty distribution network in the U.S., leverages its geographic position in Europe, expands its geographic reach to the Nordic countries and India and enhances its patent portfolio. The acquisition's results and purchase price allocation have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. The Company's acquisition of Pergo resulted in a goodwill allocation of $18,456, indefinite-lived trademark intangible assets of $16,834 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $15,188. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include the opportunity to optimize the assets of Pergo with the Company's existing Laminate and Wood segment assets while strengthening the design and product performance of the Pergo and Unilin brands. The Pergo results are reflected in the Laminate and Wood segment.
	On May 3, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of Spano, a Belgian chipboard manufacturer. The total value of the acquisition was approximately $160,000. Spano extends the Laminate and Wood segment's customer base into new channels of distribution and adds technical expertise and product knowledge that the Company can leverage. The acquisition's results and a preliminary purchase price allocation have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of the acquisition. The Company's acquisition of Spano resulted in a preliminary goodwill allocation of $36,639. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include the extension of the Company's customer base into new channels of distribution and the opportunity for synergies in manufacturing assets and processes, raw materials and operational efficiencies. The Spano results are reflected in the Laminate and Wood segment.
	The Company invested in a Brazilian joint venture in the Laminate and Wood segment for $7,007 in 2012. Also in 2012, the Company increased its equity method ownership in a Chinese joint venture from 34% to 49% through a restructuring transaction in which the majority equity owner acquired certain assets of the joint venture. The Company purchased a non-controlling interest within the Ceramic segment for $35,000 in 2012. The Company acquired an Australian distribution business in the Laminate and Wood segment for $24,097 in 2011.

Restructuring_Acquisition_and_

Restructuring, Acquisition, and Related Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring, Acquisition, and Integration-Related Costs	'
	Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration-Related Costs
	The Company incurs costs in connection with acquiring, integrating and restructuring acquisitions and in connection with its global cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. For example:
	•	In connection with acquisition activity, the Company typically incurs costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and
	•	In connection with the Company's cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, it typically incurs costs and charges associated with site closings and other facility rationalization actions and workforce reductions.
	Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively (in thousands):
			2013			2012		2011
	Cost of sales
	Restructuring costs		$	36,949	(a)	14,816	(b)	17,546	(b)
	Acquisition integration-related costs		12,202			—		—
	Restructuring and integration-related costs		$	49,151		14,816		17,546
	Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Restructuring costs		$	32,540	(a)	3,748	(b)	5,663	(b)
	Acquisition transaction-related costs		14,199			—		—
	Acquisition integration-related costs		16,049			—		—
	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs		$	62,788		3,748		5,663
	(a) The restructuring costs for 2013 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing operations and administrative functions, as well as actions related to the Company's acquisition of Pergo, Marazzi and Spano.
	(b) The restructuring costs for 2012 and 2011 primarily relate to the Company's actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as the Company adjusted to changing economic conditions.
	In addition, $1,481 of acquisition and integration-related costs was recorded in other expense for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The restructuring activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively is as follows (in thousands):
		Lease			Asset write-downs		Severance		Other		Total
		impairments							restructuring
									costs
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	10,956		—		2,378		1,511		14,845
	Provision - Carpet segment	—			6,687		4,069		(252	)	10,504
	Provision - Ceramic segment	373			3,727		2,009		—		6,109
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—			138		1,775		38		1,951
	Cash payments	(3,872		)	—		(7,333	)	(1,297	)	(12,502	)
	Non-cash items	—			(10,552	)	—		—		(10,552	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	7,457			—		2,898		—		10,355
	Provision - Carpet segment	1,320			1,024		10,777		708		13,829
	Provision - Ceramic segment	—			777		9,372		11,210		21,359
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—			—		20,371		13,008		33,379
	Provision - Corporate	—			—		922		—		922
	Cash payments	(2,873		)	—		(26,196	)	(13,199	)	(42,268	)
	Non-cash items	—			(1,801	)	—		(11,727	)	(13,528	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	5,904		—		18,144		—		24,048
	The Company expects the remaining lease impairments, severance and other restructuring costs to be paid over the next four years.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	On January 22, 2014, the Company sold a non-core sanitary ware business acquired as part of the Marazzi acquisition because the Company did not believe the business was consistent with its long-term strategy. The Company determined that the business meets the definition of discontinued operations. Sales attributable to discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 were immaterial. The loss on sale of $16,569 ($15,651, net of tax) related to the disposition of the business was recorded in discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Receivables	'
	Receivables
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Customers, trade	$	1,076,824	691,553
	Income tax receivable	7,590		—
	Other	55,498		25,793
		1,139,912		717,346
	Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	77,037		37,873
	Receivables, net	$	1,062,875	679,473
	The following table reflects the activity of allowances for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:
		Balance at		Acquisitions	Additions	Deductions(1)	Balance
		beginning			charged to		at end
		of year			costs and		of year
					expenses
	2011	$	45,755	—	161,073	163,123	43,705
	2012	43,705		—	180,616	186,448	37,873
	2013	37,873		36,992	197,973	195,801	77,037
	-1	Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	The components of inventories are as follows:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	1,039,478	695,606
	Work in process	129,080		103,685
	Raw materials	403,767		334,445
	Total inventories	$	1,572,325	1,133,736

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and intangible assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The Company conducted its annual impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of 2013 and determined the fair values of its reporting units and trademarks exceeded their carrying values. As a result, no impairment was indicated.
	The following table summarizes the components of intangible assets:
	Goodwill:
		Carpet				Ceramic			Laminate and Wood			Total
	Balances as of December 31, 2011
	Goodwill	$	199,132			1,186,913			1,316,555			2,702,600
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		—				654,983			720,192			1,375,175
	Currency translation during the year	—				—			10,596			10,596
	Balances as of December 31, 2012
	Goodwill	199,132				1,186,913			1,327,151			2,713,196
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		—				654,983			730,788			1,385,771
	Goodwill recognized during the year	—				279,083			55,095			334,178
	Currency translation during the year	—				(6,184	)		22,327			16,143
	Balances as of December 31, 2013
	Goodwill	199,132				1,459,812			1,404,573			3,063,517
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		$	—			927,882			808,210			1,736,092
	During 2013, the Company's acquisition of Pergo resulted in a goodwill allocation of $18,456. Also during 2013, the Company's acquisition of Marazzi and Spano resulted in preliminary goodwill allocations of $279,083 and $36,639, respectively.
	Intangible assets:
		Tradenames
	Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization:
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	450,432
	Currency translation during the year	5,071
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	455,503
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	232,191
	Currency translation during the year	12,898
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	700,592
		Customer				Patents			Other			Total
		relationships
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Balances as of December 31, 2011	$	64,958			88,544			1,166			154,668
	Amortization during the year	(38,595		)		(18,747	)		(121	)		(57,463	)
	Currency translation during the year	(153		)		1,234			10			1,091
	Balances as of December 31, 2012	26,210				71,031			1,055			98,296
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	21,792				15,188			—			36,980
	Amortization during the year	(6,456		)		(19,336	)		(458	)		(26,250	)
	Currency translation during the year	(548		)		2,188			344			1,984
	Balances as of December 31, 2013	$	40,998			69,071			941			111,010
		December 31, 2013
		Cost			Acquisitions		Currency translation		Accumulated amortization		Net Value
	Customer Relationships	$	351,873		21,792		(548	)	332,119		40,998
	Patents	280,623			15,188		2,188		228,928		69,071
	Other	1,489			—		344		892		941
	Total	$	633,985		36,980		1,984		561,939		111,010
		December 31, 2012
		Cost			Currency translation		Accumulated amortization		Net Value
	Customer Relationships	$	347,447		4,426		325,663		26,210
	Patents	275,178			5,445		209,592		71,031
	Other	1,478			11		434		1,055
	Total	$	624,103		9,882		535,689		98,296
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012			2011
	Amortization expense	$	26,250			57,463			70,364
	Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
	2014	$	25,225
	2015	22,714
	2016	20,025
	2017	18,266
	2018	8,290

Property_Plant_And_Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment
	Following is a summary of property, plant and equipment:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Land	$	325,976	178,110
	Buildings and improvements	1,059,136		730,668
	Machinery and equipment	3,166,457		2,550,779
	Furniture and fixtures	115,954		98,519
	Leasehold improvements	60,289		54,880
	Construction in progress	222,337		145,368
		4,950,149		3,758,324
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,248,406		2,065,472
	Net property, plant and equipment	$	2,701,743	1,692,852
	Additions to property, plant and equipment included capitalized interest of $8,167, $4,577 and $6,197 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Depreciation expense was $276,432, $217,393 and $220,580 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Included in the property, plant and equipment are capital leases with a cost of $7,207 and $7,219 and accumulated depreciation of $5,817 and $5,581 as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	Long-Term Debt
	Senior Credit Facilities
	On July 8, 2011, the Company entered into a $900,000, 5-year, senior, secured revolving credit facility (the "2011 Senior Credit Facility"). On January 20, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to the 2011 Senior Credit Facility that provided for an incremental term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $150,000. On September 25, 2013, the Company entered into a $1,000,000, 5-year, senior revolving credit facility (the "2013 Senior Credit Facility") and terminated the 2011 Senior Credit Facility, including the term loan, which was originally set to mature on July 8, 2016. No early termination penalties were incurred as a result of the termination.
	The 2011 Senior Credit Facility provided for a maximum of $900,000 of revolving credit, including limited amounts of credit in the form of letters of credit and swingline loans. The Company paid financing costs of $8,285 in connection with its 2011 Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with unamortized costs of $12,277 related to the Company’s prior senior, secured revolving credit facility, were being amortized over the term of the 2011 Senior Credit Facility.
	On January 20, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to the 2011 Senior Credit Facility that provided for an incremental term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $150,000. The Company paid financing costs of $1,018 in connection with the amendment to its 2011 Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and were being amortized over the remaining term of the 2011 Senior Credit Facility. The incremental term loan facility provided for eight scheduled quarterly principal payments of $1,875, with the first such payment due on June 30, 2012, followed by four scheduled quarterly principal payments of $3,750, with remaining quarterly principal payments of $5,625 prior to maturity.
	At the Company’s election, revolving loans under the 2011 Senior Credit Facility bore interest at annual rates equal to either (a) LIBOR for 1-, 2-, 3- or 6- month periods, as selected by the Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.25% and 2.0%, or (b) the higher of the Bank of America, N.A. prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, and a monthly LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.25% and 1.0%. The Company also paid a commitment fee to the lenders under the 2011 Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceeded utilization of the 2011 Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.25% to 0.4% per annum. The applicable margin and the commitment fee were determined based on the Company’s Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as the ratio increased).
	All obligations of the Company and the other borrowers under the 2011 Senior Credit Facility were required to be guaranteed by all of the Company’s material domestic subsidiaries, and all obligations of borrowers that were foreign subsidiaries were guaranteed by those foreign subsidiaries of the Company which the Company designated as guarantors.
	The 2011 Senior Credit Facility included certain affirmative and negative covenants that imposed restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, indebtedness, investments, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, payments and modifications of certain existing debt, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company’s business. Many of these limitations were subject to numerous exceptions. The Company was also required to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.0, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, as defined in the 2011 Senior Credit Facility. The 2011 Senior Credit Facility also contained customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods.
	The 2013 Senior Credit Facility provides for a maximum of $1,000,000 of revolving credit, including limited amounts of credit in the form of letters of credit and swingline loans and is scheduled to mature on September 25, 2018. The Company paid financing costs of $1,836 in connection with its 2013 Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with unamortized costs of $11,440 related to the Company’s 2011 Credit Facility, are being amortized over the term of the 2013 Senior Credit Facility.
	At the Company's election, revolving loans under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility bear interest at annual rates equal to either (a) LIBOR for 1, 2, 3 or 6 month periods, as selected by the Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.00% and 1.75%, or (b) the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, and a monthly LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.00% and 0.75%. The Company also pays a commitment fee to the Lenders under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the Lenders' exceed utilization of the 2013 Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.125% to 0.25% per annum. The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on whichever of the Company's Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating (or if not available, corporate family rating) results in the lower applicable margins and commitment fee (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as that ratio increases or those ratings decline, as applicable).
	The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the 2013 Senior Credit Facility are unsecured.
	All obligations of the Company and the other Borrowers under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility are required to be guaranteed by all of the Company's material domestic subsidiaries and all obligations of Borrowers that are foreign subsidiaries are guaranteed by those foreign subsidiaries of the Company which the Company designates as guarantors.
	If at any time (a) either (i) the Company's corporate family rating or senior unsecured rating, whichever is in effect from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (the “Moody's Rating”) is Baa3 or better (with a stable outlook or better) and the Company's corporate rating from Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC (the “S&P Rating”) is BB+ or better (with a stable outlook or better) or (ii) the Moody's Rating is Ba1 or better (with a stable outlook or better) and the S&P Rating is BBB- or better (with a stable outlook or better) and (b) no default or event of default shall have occurred and be continuing, then upon the Company's request, the foregoing guarantees will be automatically released. The Company is required to reinstate such guarantees after having been released if: (a) both (i) the Moody's Rating is Ba2 and (ii) the S&P Rating is BB, (b) (i) the Moody's Rating is Ba3 or lower and (ii) the S&P Rating is below BBB- (with a stable outlook or better) or (c) (i) the Moody's Rating is below Baa3 (with a stable outlook or better) and (ii) the S&P Rating is BB- or lower.
	The 2013 Senior Credit Facility includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company's financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, indebtedness, investments, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, payments and modifications of certain existing debt, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company's business. Many of these limitations are subject to numerous exceptions. The Company is also required to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.0, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter.
	The 2013 Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods.
	The 2013 Senior Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on September 25, 2018. However, the maturity date will accelerate, resulting in the acceleration of any unamortized deferred financing costs, to October 16, 2015, if on that date any of the Company's 6.125% notes due January 15, 2016 remains outstanding and the Company has not delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate demonstrating that, after giving pro forma effect to the repayment in cash in full on that date of all of the 6.125% notes that remain outstanding, the amount the Company would be permitted to draw under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility, together with the aggregate consolidated amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of the Company, would exceed $200,000.  While there can be no assurance, the Company currently believes that if any of the 6.125% notes remains outstanding on October 16, 2015, the amount the Company would be permitted to draw under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility, together with the aggregate consolidated amount of the Company’s unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, would exceed $200,000 on October 16, 2015.
	As of December 31, 2013, the amount utilized under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility was $458,541 resulting in a total of $541,459 available under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility. The amount utilized included $364,005 of borrowings, $46,823 of standby letters of credit guaranteeing the Company’s industrial revenue bonds and $47,713 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments.
	Senior Notes
	On January 31, 2013, the Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.85% Senior Notes due February 1, 2023. The Company paid financing costs of $6,000 in connection with the 3.85% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.85% Senior Notes.
	On January 17, 2006, the Company issued $900,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.125% notes due January 15, 2016. Interest payable on these notes is subject to adjustment if either Moody’s or S&P, or both, upgrades or downgrades the rating assigned to the notes. Each rating agency downgrade results in a 0.25% increase in the interest rate, subject to a maximum increase of 1% per rating agency. If later the rating of these notes improves, then the interest rates would be reduced accordingly. Each 0.25% increase in the interest rate of these notes would increase the Company’s interest expense by approximately $63 per quarter per $100,000 of outstanding notes. In 2009, interest rates increased by an aggregate amount of 75 basis points as a result of downgrades by Moody’s and S&P. In the first quarter of 2012, interest rates decreased by 50 basis points as a result of the upgrades from S&P and Moody’s. In the first quarter of 2013, interest rates decreased by an additional 25 basis points as a result of an upgrade by Moody's. Accordingly, the current rate in effect is 6.125%. Any future downgrades in the Company’s credit ratings could increase the cost of its existing credit and adversely affect the cost of and ability to obtain additional credit in the future.
	In 2002, the Company issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior 7.20% notes due April 15, 2012. During 2011, the Company repurchased $63,730 of its senior 7.20% notes, at an average price equal to 102.72% of the principal amount. On April 16, 2012, the Company repaid the remaining $336,270 principal amount of outstanding senior 7.20% notes, together with accrued interest of $12,106, at maturity using available borrowings under its 2011 Senior Credit Facility.
	Accounts Receivable Securitization
	On December 19, 2012, the Company entered into a three-year on-balance sheet trade accounts receivable securitization agreement (the "Securitization Facility"). The Securitization Facility allows the Company to borrow up to $300,000 based on available accounts receivable and is secured by the Company's U.S. trade accounts receivable. Borrowings under the Securitization Facility bear interest at commercial paper interest rates, in the case of lenders that are commercial paper conduits, or LIBOR, in the case of lenders that are not commercial paper conduits, in each case, plus an applicable margin of 0.75% per annum. The Company also pays a commitment fee at a per annum rate of 0.30% on the unused amount of each lender's commitment. At December 31, 2013, the amount utilized under the Securitization Facility was $300,000.
	The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s debt instruments are detailed as follows:
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
		Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value	Carrying Value
	3.85% senior notes, payable February 1, 2023 interest payable semiannually	$	569,400	600,000	—	—
	6.125% notes, payable January 15, 2016 interest payable semiannually	983,700		900,000	1,011,600	900,000
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due July 8, 2016	—		—	153,875	153,875
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due September 25, 2018	364,005		364,005	—	—
	Securitization facility	300,000		300,000	280,000	280,000
	Industrial revenue bonds, capital leases and other	96,003		96,003	49,067	49,067
	Total long-term debt	2,313,108		2,260,008	1,494,542	1,382,942
	Less current portion	127,218		127,218	55,213	55,213
	Long-term debt, less current portion	$	2,185,890	2,132,790	1,439,329	1,327,729
	The fair values of the Company’s debt instruments were estimated using market observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets, market indices and interest rate measurements. Within the hierarchy of fair value measurements, these are Level 2 fair values.
	The aggregate maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	2014	$	127,218
	2015	301,065
	2016	900,918
	2017	1,096
	2018	325,793
	Thereafter	603,918
		$	2,260,008

Accounts_payable_and_accrued_e

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	'
	Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Deferred Tax Liability
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	18,012	25,480
	Accounts payable, trade	631,732		387,871
	Accrued expenses	273,230		180,039
	Product warranties	35,818		32,930
	Accrued interest	35,618		26,843
	Deferred tax liability	11,235		6,309
	Income taxes payable	1,095		2,074
	Accrued compensation and benefits	186,853		111,890
	Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,193,593	773,436

Product_warranties

Product warranties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Product Warranties	'
	Product Warranties
	The Company warrants certain qualitative attributes of its products for up to 50 years. The Company records a provision for estimated warranty and related costs in accrued expenses, based on historical experience and periodically adjusts these provisions to reflect actual experience.
	Product warranties are as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	32,930		30,144		37,265
	Acquisitions	3,389			—		—
	Warranty claims paid during the period	(52,011		)	(55,314	)	(57,163	)
	Pre-existing warranty accrual adjustments during the year	—			—		4,473
	Warranty expense during the period	51,510			58,100		45,569
	Balance at end of year	$	35,818		32,930		30,144

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments granted based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the options’ or other awards’ estimated lives for fixed awards with ratable vesting provisions.
	Under the Company’s 2007 Incentive Plan (“2007 Plan”), the Company's principal stock compensation plan prior to May 9, 2012, the Company reserved up to a maximum of 3,200 shares of common stock for issuance upon the grant or exercise of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and other types of awards, to directors and key employees through December 31, 2022. Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant and generally vest between three and five years with a 10-year contractual term. Restricted stock and RSUs are granted with a price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant and generally vest between three and five years. On May 9, 2012, the Company's stockholders approved the 2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2012 Plan”), which allows the Company to reserve up to a maximum of 3,200 shares of common stock for issuance upon the grant or exercise of awards under the 2012 Plan. No additional awards may be granted under the 2007 Plan after May 9, 2012.
	Additional information relating to the Company’s stock option plans follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Options outstanding at beginning of year	995				1,305			1,371
	Options granted	—				83			76
	Options exercised	(561		)		(277	)		(82	)
	Options forfeited and expired	(9		)		(116	)		(60	)
	Options outstanding at end of year	425				995			1,305
	Options exercisable at end of year	343				814			1,106
	Option prices per share:
	Options granted during the year	$	—			66.14			57.34
	Options exercised during the year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-88.33			28.37-63.14
	Options forfeited and expired during the year	$ 48.50-88.33				46.80-93.65			28.37-93.65
	Options outstanding at end of year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-93.65			28.37-93.65
	Options exercisable at end of year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-93.65			28.37-93.65
	During 2013, 2012 and 2011, a total of 3, 2 and 3 shares, respectively, were awarded to the non-employee directors in lieu of cash for their annual retainers.
	In addition, the Company maintains an employee incentive program that awards restricted stock on the attainment of certain service criteria. The outstanding awards related to these programs and related compensation expense was not significant for any of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 15,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company repurchased approximately 1 share at an average price of $123.16 in connection withe the exercise of stock options under the Company's 2012 Incentive Plan. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, no shares of the Company’s common stock were purchased. Since the inception of the program, a total of approximately 11,519 shares have been repurchased at an aggregate cost of approximately $335,236. All of these repurchases have been financed through the Company’s operations and banking arrangements.
	The fair value of option awards is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock and other factors. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and forfeiture rates within the valuation model. Optionees that exhibit similar option exercise behavior are segregated into separate groups within the valuation model. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of the grant for the expected term of the award.
		2013			2012			2011
	Dividend yield	—	%		—	%		—	%
	Risk-free interest rate	—	%		1	%		2	%
	Volatility	—	%		47.1	%		48.1	%
	Expected life (years)	0			5			5
	A summary of the Company’s options under the 2002, 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows:
		Shares			Weighted				Weighted		Aggregate
					average				average		intrinsic
					exercise				remaining		value
					price				contractual
									term (years)
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2012	995			$	74.87
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	(561	)		77.7
	Forfeited and expired	(9	)		58.22
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2013	425			$	71.5			4.4		$	32,899
	Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2013	423			$	71.54			4.3		$	32,729
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2013	343			$	73.6			3.5		$	25,837
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of an option granted during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $0, $28.71 and $25.39, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $20,101, $4,226 and $1,148, respectively. Total compensation expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $1,366 ($865, net of tax), $2,176 ($1,378, net of tax) and $1,885 ($1,194, net of tax), respectively, which was allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses. The remaining unamortized expense for non-vested compensation expense as of December 31, 2013 was $992 with a weighted average remaining life of 1.1 years.
	The following table summarizes information about the Company’s stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2013:
		Outstanding									Exercisable
	Exercise price range	Number of			Average		Average				Number of		Average
		shares			life		price				shares		price
	Under $46.80	38			5.6		$	37.53			34		$	37.52
	$57.34-$57.34	73			7.2		57.34				53		57.34
	$66.14-$66.14	82			8.1		66.14				23		66.14
	$69.95-$81.90	107			2		77.94				107		77.94
	$83.12-$88.33	99			1.6		86.38				99		86.38
	$89.46-$93.65	26			3.1		93.57				27		93.57
	Total	425			4.4		$	71.5			343		$	73.6
	A summary of the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows:
		Shares			Weighted				Weighted		Aggregate
					average price				average		intrinsic value
									remaining
									contractual
									term (years)
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2012	605			$	57.87
	Granted	301			110.14
	Released	(152	)		104.27
	Forfeited	(21	)		77.73
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2013	733			$	78.62			2.2		$	109,168
	Expected to vest as of December 31, 2013	683							2.1		$	101,764
The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSU’s of $16,945 ($10,735, net of taxes), $11,887 ($7,530, net of taxes) and $4,262 ($2,700, net of taxes) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which has been allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSU’s granted to employees, net of estimated forfeitures, was $30,124 as of December 31, 2013, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.6 years.
Additional information relating to the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans is as follows:
	2013			2012			2011
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, January 1	605			495			404
Granted	301			260			196
Released	(152	)		(140	)		(91	)
Forfeited	(21	)		(10	)		(14	)
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31	733			605			495
Expected to vest as of December 31	683			551			438

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	The Company has a 401(k) retirement savings plan (the “Mohawk Plan”) open to substantially all U.S. and Puerto Rico based employees who have completed 90 days of eligible service. The Company contributes $.50 for every $1.00 of employee contributions up to a maximum of 6% of the employee’s salary based upon each individual participants election. Employee and employer contributions to the Mohawk Plan were $38,632 and $15,994 in 2013, $35,986 and $15,046 in 2012 and $34,595 and $14,541 in 2011, respectively.
	The Company also has various pension plans covering employees in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands (the “Non-U.S. Plans”) within the Laminate and Wood segment. Benefits under the Non-U.S. Plans depend on compensation and years of service. The Non-U.S. Plans are funded in accordance with local regulations. The Company uses December 31 as the measurement date for its Non-U.S. Plans.
	Components of the net periodic benefit cost of the Non-U.S. Plans are as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Service cost of benefits earned	$	2,450		1,870		1,708
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,285			1,367		1,400
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,094		)	(1,192	)	(1,232	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	13			(10	)	(26	)
	Net pension expense	$	2,654		2,035		1,850
	Assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense for the Non-U.S. Plans:
		2013		2012
	Discount rate	3.25%		4.50%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets	0.0327		2.50%-3.50%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	2.00%		2.00%
	The obligations, plan assets and funding status of the Non-U.S. Plans were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year	$	37,551		29,231
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	1,813			669
	Service cost	2,450			1,870
	Interest cost	1,285			1,367
	Plan participants contributions	886			827
	Actuarial loss	(2,952		)	5,179
	Benefits paid	(1,337		)	(1,552	)
	Prior service cost	(7		)	—
	Effect of curtailment and settlement	—			(40	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	39,689		37,551
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year	$	32,558		26,109
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	1,444			515
	Actual return on plan assets	(940		)	4,771
	Employer contributions	2,114			1,888
	Benefits paid	(1,337		)	(1,552	)
	Plan participant contributions	886			827
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	34,725		32,558
	Funded status of the plans:
	Ending funded status	$	(4,964	)	(4,993	)
	Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheets:
	Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)	$	(4,964	)	(4,993	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	157			928
	Net amount recognized	$	(4,807	)	(4,065	)
	The Company’s net amount recognized in other comprehensive income related to actuarial gains (losses) was $771, $(1,591) and $(452) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation for the Non-U.S. Plans were as follows:
		2013		2012
	Discount rate	3.50%		3.25%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	2.00%		2.00%
	The discount rate assumptions used to account for pension obligations reflect the rates at which the Company believes these obligations will be effectively settled. In developing the discount rate, the Company evaluated input from its actuaries, including estimated timing of obligation payments and yield on investments. The rate of compensation increase for the Non-U.S. Plans is based upon the Company’s annual reviews.
		Non-U.S. Plans
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	21,579		15,067
	Accumulated benefit obligation	20,302			12,396
	Fair value of plan assets	18,934			11,702
	Plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	18,110		22,484
	Accumulated benefit obligation	15,554			20,640
	Fair value of plan assets	15,791			20,856
	Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans are as follows:
	2014		$	1,013
2015		1,084
2016		1,121
2017		1,669
2018		1,756
Thereafter		10,777
The Company expects to make cash contributions of $2,155 to the Non-U.S. Plans in 2014.
The fair value of the Non-U.S. Plans' investments were estimated using market observable data. Within the hierarchy of fair value measurements, these investments represent Level 2 fair values. The fair value and percentage of each asset category of the total investments held by the plans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	2013			2012
Non-U.S. Plans:
Insurance contracts (100%)	$	34,725		32,558
The Company’s approach to developing its expected long-term rate of return on pension plan assets combines an analysis of historical investment performance by asset class, the Company’s investment guidelines and current and expected economic fundamentals.

Other_Expense_Income

Other Expense (Income)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'
Other expense (income)	'
	Other Expense (Income)
	Following is a summary of other expense (income):
		2013			2012		2011
	Foreign currency losses (gains)	$	9,531		(5,599	)	10,423
	All other, net	(417		)	5,902		3,628
	Total other expense	$	9,114		303		14,051

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Following is a summary of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for United States and foreign operations:
		2013			2012		2011
	United States	$	288,627		164,122		78,224
	Foreign	156,944			140,370		121,650
	Earnings before income taxes	$	445,571		304,492		199,874
	Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 consists of the following:
		2013			2012		2011
	Current income taxes:
	U.S. federal	$	84,686		26,204		13,957
	State and local	9,774			4,583		5,118
	Foreign	46,450			13,775		7,190
	Total current	140,910			44,562		26,265
	Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. federal	5,280			31,106		8,994
	State and local	(5,720		)	4,704		(3,488	)
	Foreign	(62,085		)	(26,773	)	(10,122	)
	Total deferred	(62,525		)	9,037		(4,616	)
	Total	$	78,385		53,599		21,649
	Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes differs from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Income taxes at statutory rate	$	155,950		106,572		69,956
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	9,317			6,004		2,821
	Foreign income taxes	(80,937		)	(66,538	)	(45,112	)
	Change in valuation allowance	(1,846		)	5,703		(2,052	)
	Tax contingencies and audit settlements	(4,076		)	(3,598	)	(5,911	)
	Other, net	(23		)	5,456		1,947
		$	78,385		53,599		21,649
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented below:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable	$	17,346		12,289
	Inventories	50,423			38,801
	Employee benefits	55,479			53,519
	Accrued expenses and other	72,582			44,289
	Deductible state tax and interest benefit	7,927			13,119
	Intangibles	92,164			113,282
	Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	438,272			247,786
	Gross deferred tax assets	734,193			523,085
	Valuation allowance	(375,859		)	(321,585	)
	Net deferred tax assets	358,334			201,500
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventories	(11,140		)	(8,106	)
	Plant and equipment	(413,989		)	(277,324	)
	Intangibles	(208,159		)	(128,433	)
	Other liabilities	(25,387		)	(7,854	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(658,675		)	(421,717	)
	Net deferred tax liability (1)	$	(300,341	)	(220,217	)
	-1	This amount includes $9,183 and $4,317 of non-current deferred tax assets which are in deferred income taxes and other non-current assets and $11,235 and $6,309 current deferred tax liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company evaluates its ability to realize the tax benefits associated with deferred tax assets by analyzing its forecasted taxable income using both historic and projected future operating results, the reversal of existing temporary differences, taxable income in prior carry-back years (if permitted) and the availability of tax planning strategies. The valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is $375,859, $321,585 and $334,215, respectively. The valuation allowance as of December 31, 2013 relates to the net deferred tax assets of certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries as well as certain state net operating losses and tax credits. The total change in the 2013 valuation allowance was an increase of $54,274 which includes $12,471 related to foreign currency translation. The total change in the 2012 valuation allowance was a decrease of $12,630, which includes $5,863 related to foreign currency translation. The total change in the 2011 valuation allowance was an increase of $9,088, which includes $7,040 related to foreign currency translation.
	Management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefits of its deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances, based upon the expected reversal of deferred tax liabilities and the level of historic and forecasted taxable income over periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company has state net operating loss carry forwards and state tax credits with potential tax benefits of $51,928, net of federal income tax benefit; these carry forwards expire over various periods based on taxing jurisdiction. A valuation allowance totaling $37,115 has been recorded against these state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2013. In addition, as of December 31, 2013, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards in various foreign jurisdictions with potential tax benefits of $386,344. A valuation allowance totaling $248,055 has been recorded against these deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2013.
	The Company does not provide for U.S. federal and state income taxes on the cumulative undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries because such earnings are deemed to be permanently reinvested. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had not provided federal income taxes on earnings of approximately $1,200,000 from its foreign subsidiaries. Should these earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to both U.S. income taxes and withholding taxes in various foreign jurisdictions. These taxes may be partially offset by U.S. foreign tax credits. Determination of the amount of the unrecognized deferred U.S. tax liability is not practical because of the complexities associated with this hypothetical calculation.
	Tax Uncertainties
	In the normal course of business, the Company’s tax returns are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in future tax and interest assessments by these taxing jurisdictions. Accordingly, the Company accrues liabilities when it believes that it is not more likely than not that it will realize the benefits of tax positions that it has taken in its tax returns or for the amount of any tax benefit that exceeds the cumulative probability threshold in accordance with ASC 740-10. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest and penalties in income tax expense (benefit). Differences between the estimated and actual amounts determined upon ultimate resolution, individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position but could possibly be material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations or cash flow in any given quarter or annual period.
	In January 2012, the Company received a €23,789 assessment from the Belgian tax authority related to its year ended December 31, 2008, asserting that the Company had understated its Belgian taxable income for that year. The Company filed a formal protest in the first quarter of 2012 refuting the Belgian tax authority's position. The Belgian tax authority set aside the assessment in the third quarter of 2012 and refunded all related deposits, including interest income of €1,583 earned on such deposits. However, on October 23, 2012, the Belgian tax authority notified the Company of its intent to increase the Company's taxable income for the year ended December 31, 2008 under a revised theory. The Company has not been re-assessed by the Belgian tax authority for the 2008 tax year.
	However, on December 28, 2012, the Belgian tax authority issued assessments for the years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009, in the amounts of €46,135 and €35,567, respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Company filed a formal protest during the first quarter of 2013 relating to the new assessments. In September 2013, the Belgian tax authority denied the Company's protests, and the Company has petitioned the applicable Belgian court to hear the case.
	In December 2013, the Belgian tax authority, issued additional assessments related to the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007, and 2010, in the amounts of €38,817, €39,635, and €43,117, respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Company intends to file formal protests during the first quarter of 2014, refuting the Belgian tax authority's position for each of the years assessed.
	The Company continues to disagree with the views of the Belgian tax authority on this matter and will persist in its vigorous defense. Although there can be no assurances, the Company believes the ultimate outcome of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, liquidity or cash flows in a given quarter or year.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is $56,545, excluding interest and penalties. If the Company were to prevail on all uncertain tax positions, $37,732 of the unrecognized tax benefits would affect the Company’s effective tax rate, exclusive of any benefits related to interest and penalties.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Balance as of January 1	$	53,835		46,087
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	3,840			3,142
Additions for tax positions of prior years	15,275			17,006
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(5,736		)	(3,571	)
Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	(6,075		)	(1,764	)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(4,594		)	(7,065	)
Balance as of December 31	$	56,545		53,835
The Company will continue to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of its income tax provision. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company has $13,890 and $5,874, respectively, accrued for the payment of interest and penalties, excluding the federal tax benefit of interest deductions where applicable. During the years ending December 31, 2013 , 2012 and 2011, the Company accrued interest and penalties through the consolidated statements of operations of $74, $(1,585) and $(3,755), respectively.
The Company believes that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $4,315 within the next twelve months. The Company has effectively settled all Federal income tax matters related to years prior to 2009. Various other state and foreign income tax returns are open to examination for various years.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments, contingencies and other	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company is obligated under various operating leases for office and manufacturing space, machinery, and equipment. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capital and operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31:
		Capital		Operating	Total Future
					Payments
	2014	$	771	96,694	97,465
	2015	458		78,301	78,759
	2016	462		50,415	50,877
	2017	266		35,239	35,505
	2018	41		21,644	21,685
	Thereafter	—		31,132	31,132
	Total payments	1,998		313,425	315,423
	Less amount representing interest	173
	Present value of capitalized lease payments	$	1,825
	Rental expense under operating leases was $116,541, $97,587 and $103,416 in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company had approximately $47,713 and $50,540 in standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively that expire within two years.
	The Company is involved in litigation from time to time in the regular course of its business. Except as noted below, there are no material legal proceedings pending or known by the Company to be contemplated to which the Company is a party or to which any of its property is subject.
	Beginning in August 2010, a series of civil lawsuits were initiated in several U.S. federal courts alleging that certain manufacturers of polyurethane foam products and competitors of the Company’s carpet underlay division had engaged in price fixing in violation of U.S. antitrust laws. The Company has been named as a defendant in a number of the individual cases (the first filed on August 26, 2010), as well as in two consolidated amended class action complaints (the first filed on February 28, 2011) on behalf of a class of all direct purchasers of polyurethane foam products, and the second filed on March 21, 2011, on behalf of a class of indirect purchasers. All pending cases in which the Company has been named as a defendant have been filed in or transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio for consolidated pre-trial proceedings under the name In re: Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 1:10-MDL-02196.
	In these 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. In April 2011, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the class action claims brought by the direct purchasers, and in May 2011, the Company moved to dismiss the claims brought by the indirect purchasers. On July 19, 2011, the Court issued a written opinion denying all defendants’ motions to dismiss. In December 2011, the Company was named as a defendant in a Canadian Class action, Hi ! Neighbor Floor Covering Co. Limited v. Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company, et al., filed in the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Canada and Options Consommateures v. Vitafoam, Inc. et.al., filed in the Superior Court of Justice of Quebec, Montreal, Canada, both of which allege similar claims against the Company as raised in the U.S. actions and seek unspecified damages and punitive damages. The Company denies all of the allegations in these actions and will vigorously defend itself.
	The Company believes that adequate provisions for resolution of all contingencies, claims and pending litigation have been made for probable losses that are reasonably estimable. These contingencies are subject to significant uncertainties and we are unable to estimate the amount or range of loss, if any, in excess of amounts accrued. The Company does not believe that the ultimate outcome of these actions will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.
	The Company is subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental health and safety laws and regulations, including those governing air emissions, wastewater discharges, the use, storage, treatment, recycling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and finished product, and the cleanup of contamination associated therewith. Because of the nature of the Company’s business, the Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, costs relating to compliance with such laws and regulations. The Company is involved in various proceedings relating to environmental matters and is currently engaged in environmental investigation, remediation and post-closure care programs at certain sites. The Company has provided accruals for such activities that it has determined to be both probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not expect that the ultimate liability with respect to such activities will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.

Recovered_Sheet1

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information	'
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information
	Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information are as follows:
		2013			2012	2011
	Net cash paid (received) during the years for:
	Interest	$	86,173		80,985	119,463
	Income taxes	$	137,650		43,650	34,479
	Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	1,714,462		—	37,486
	Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired	(14,577		)	—	—
	Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(942,513		)	—	(13,389	)
	Shares issued for acquisitions	(313,906		)	—	—
		$	443,466		—	24,097

Segment_reporting

Segment reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment reporting	'
	Segment Reporting
	The Company has three reporting segments: the Carpet segment, the Ceramic segment and the Laminate and Wood segment. The Carpet segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets its floor covering product lines, including carpets, ceramic tile, laminate, rugs, carpet pad, hardwood and resilient, which it distributes primarily in North America through its network of regional distribution centers and satellite warehouses using company-operated trucks, common carrier or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through various selling channels, which include independent floor covering retailers, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, shop at home, buying groups, commercial dealers and commercial end users. The Ceramic segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets a broad line of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone and other products, which it distributes primarily in North America, Europe and Russia through its network of regional distribution centers and Company-operated service centers using company-operated trucks, common carriers or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through Company-operated service centers, independent distributors, home center retailers, tile and flooring retailers and contractors. The Laminate and Wood segment designs, manufactures, sources, licenses and markets laminate, hardwood flooring, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards and other wood products, which it distributes primarily in North America and Europe through various selling channels, which include retailers, independent distributors and home centers.
	Amounts disclosed for each segment are prior to any elimination or consolidation entries. Corporate general and administrative expenses attributable to each segment are estimated and allocated accordingly. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating income. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Segment information is as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Net sales:
	Carpet	$	2,986,096		2,912,055		2,927,674
	Ceramic	2,677,058			1,616,383		1,454,316
	Laminate and Wood	1,792,260			1,350,349		1,344,764
	Intersegment sales	(106,660		)	(90,807	)	(84,496	)
		$	7,348,754		5,787,980		5,642,258
	Operating income (loss):
	Carpet	$	209,023		158,196		109,874
	Ceramic	209,825			120,951		101,298
	Laminate and Wood	159,365			126,409		127,147
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(31,282		)	(26,048	)	(22,777	)
		$	546,931		379,508		315,542
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Carpet	$	94,314		95,648		90,463
	Ceramic	97,126			41,176		42,723
	Laminate and Wood	105,907			132,183		151,884
	Corporate	11,524			11,286		12,664
		$	308,871		280,293		297,734
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions):
	Carpet	$	158,690		97,972		125,630
	Ceramic	110,750			49,426		66,419
	Laminate and Wood	88,293			56,605		78,615
	Corporate	8,817			4,291		4,909
		$	366,550		208,294		275,573
	Assets:
	Carpet	$	1,786,085		1,721,214		1,769,065
	Ceramic	3,787,785			1,731,258		1,732,818
	Laminate and Wood	2,716,759			2,672,389		2,533,070
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	203,548			178,823		171,275
		$	8,494,177		6,303,684		6,206,228
	Geographic net sales:
	North America	$	5,512,182		4,798,804		4,619,771
	Rest of world	1,836,572			989,176		1,022,487
		$	7,348,754		5,787,980		5,642,258
	Long-lived assets (1):
	North America	$	2,332,296		1,968,561		1,996,517
	Rest of world	2,105,539			1,110,062		1,090,812
		$	4,437,835		3,078,623		3,087,329
	Net sales by product categories (2):
	Soft surface	$	2,756,627		2,696,462		2,722,113
	Tile	2,744,289			1,676,971		1,513,210
	Laminate and wood	1,847,838			1,414,547		1,406,935
		$	7,348,754		5,787,980		5,642,258
	-1	Long-lived assets are composed of property, plant and equipment, net, and goodwill.
	-2	The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.

Quarterly_Financial_Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Quarterly Financial Data	'
	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	The supplemental quarterly financial data are as follows:
		Quarters Ended
		March 30,		June 29,	September 28,	December 31,
		2013		2013	2013	2013
	Net sales	$	1,486,815	1,976,299	1,961,536	1,924,104
	Gross profit	377,066		514,056	516,890	512,797
	Net earnings	50,495		84,572	119,068	94,651
	Basic earnings per share	0.73		1.17	1.64	1.3
	Diluted earnings per share	0.72		1.16	1.63	1.29
		Quarters Ended
		March 31,		June 30,	September 29,	December 31,
		2012		2012	2012	2012
	Net sales	$	1,409,035	1,469,793	1,473,493	1,435,659
	Gross profit	359,426		388,464	372,837	369,331
	Net earnings	40,377		73,188	70,304	66,389
	Basic earnings per share	0.59		1.06	1.02	0.96
	Diluted earnings per share	0.58		1.06	1.01	0.96

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'
	(a) Basis of Presentation
	Mohawk Industries, Inc. (“Mohawk” or the “Company”), a term which includes the Company and its subsidiaries, is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. The Company's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring.
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash And Cash Equivalents And Restricted Cash	'
	(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable And Revenue Recognition	'
	(c) Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition
	The Company is principally a carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate and hardwood flooring manufacturer and sells carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, natural stone, hardwood, resilient and laminate flooring products in the U.S. and to a lesser extent, Europe and Russia principally for residential and commercial use. The Company grants credit to customers, most of whom are retail-flooring dealers, home centers and commercial end users, under credit terms that the Company believes are customary in the industry.
	Revenues, which are recorded net of taxes collected from customers, are recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred, the price has been fixed or is determinable, and collectability can be reasonably assured. The Company provides allowances for expected cash discounts, returns, claims, sales allowances and doubtful accounts based upon historical bad debt and claims experience and periodic evaluations of specific customer accounts and the aging of accounts receivable. Licensing revenues received from third parties for patents are recognized based on contractual agreements.
Inventories	'
	(d) Inventories
	The Company accounts for all inventories on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value). Cost has been determined using the FIFO method. Costs included in inventory include raw materials, direct and indirect labor and employee benefits, depreciation, general manufacturing overhead and various other costs of manufacturing. Market, with respect to all inventories, is replacement cost or net realizable value. Inventories on hand are compared against anticipated future usage, which is a function of historical usage, anticipated future selling price, expected sales below cost, excessive quantities and an evaluation for obsolescence. Actual results could differ from assumptions used to value obsolete inventory, excessive inventory or inventory expected to be sold below cost and additional reserves may be required.
Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	(e) Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, including capitalized interest. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining useful lives, which are 25-35 years for buildings and improvements, 5-15 years for machinery and equipment, the shorter of the estimated useful life or lease term for leasehold improvements and 3-7 years for furniture and fixtures.
Business Combinations	'
	(f) Accounting for Business Combinations
	The Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting which requires it to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, the estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company records adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets	'
	(g) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	In accordance with the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Topic ("ASC") 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other,” the Company tests goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter (or on an interim basis if an event occurs that might reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value). The Company considers the relationship between its market capitalization and its book value, among other factors, when reviewing for indicators of impairment. The goodwill impairment tests are based on determining the fair value of the specified reporting units based on management’s judgments and assumptions using the discounted cash flows and comparable company market valuation approaches. The Company has identified Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate and Wood Flooring, Laminate and Wood Chipboard and Melamine, and Laminate and Wood Roofing as its reporting units for the purposes of allocating goodwill and intangibles as well as assessing impairments. The valuation approaches are subject to key judgments and assumptions that are sensitive to change such as judgments and assumptions about appropriate sales growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”), and comparable company market multiples.
	When developing these key judgments and assumptions, the Company considers economic, operational and market conditions that could impact the fair value of the reporting unit. However, estimates are inherently uncertain and represent only management’s reasonable expectations regarding future developments. These estimates and the judgments and assumptions upon which the estimates are based will, in all likelihood, differ in some respects from actual future results. Should a significant or prolonged deterioration in economic conditions occur, such as continued declines in spending for new construction, remodeling and replacement activities; the inability to pass increases in the costs of raw materials and fuel on to customers; or a decline in comparable company market multiples, then key judgments and assumptions could be impacted.
	The impairment evaluation for indefinite lived intangible assets, which for the Company are its trademarks, is conducted during the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. During 2012, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update No. 2011-08, "Testing Goodwill for Impairment," and early adopted Accounting Standard Update No. 2012-02, "Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment." As a result, beginning in 2012, the first step of the impairment tests for our indefinite lived intangible assets is a thorough assessment of qualitative factors to determine the existence of events or circumstances that would indicate that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of these assets is less than their carrying amounts. If the qualitative test indicates it is not more likely than not that the fair value of these assets is less than their carrying amounts, a quantitative assessment is not required. If a quantitative test is necessary, the second step of our impairment test involves comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount. The determination of fair value used in the impairment evaluation is based on discounted estimates of future sales projections attributable to ownership of the trademarks. Significant judgments inherent in this analysis include assumptions about appropriate sales growth rates, royalty rates, WACC and the amount of expected future cash flows. The judgments and assumptions used in the estimate of fair value are generally consistent with past performance and are also consistent with the projections and assumptions that are used in current operating plans. Such assumptions are subject to change as a result of changing economic and competitive conditions. The determination of fair value is highly sensitive to differences between estimated and actual cash flows and changes in the related discount rate used to evaluate the fair value of the trademarks. Estimated cash flows are sensitive to changes in the economy among other things. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives are amortized based on average lives, which range from 7-16 years.
Income Taxes	'
	(h) Income Taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
Financial Instruments	'
	(i) Financial Instruments
	The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses and long-term debt. The carrying amounts of receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value because of the short-term maturity of such instruments. The carrying amount of the Company’s floating rate debt approximates its fair value based upon level two fair value hierarchy. Interest rates that are currently available to the Company for issuance of long-term debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt.
Advertising Costs And Vendor Consideration	'
	(j) Advertising Costs and Vendor Consideration
	Advertising and promotion expenses are charged to earnings during the period in which they are incurred. Advertising and promotion expenses included in selling, general, and administrative expenses were $42,627 in 2013, $29,175 in 2012 and $35,847 in 2011.
	Vendor consideration, generally cash, is classified as a reduction of net sales, unless specific criteria are met regarding goods or services that the vendor may receive in return for this consideration. The Company makes various payments to customers, including slotting fees, advertising allowances, buy-downs and co-op advertising. All of these payments reduce gross sales with the exception of co-op advertising. Co-op advertising is classified as a selling, general and administrative expense in accordance with ASC 605-50. Co-op advertising expenses, a component of advertising and promotion expenses, were $4,307 in 2013, $6,424 in 2012 and $3,520 in 2011.
Product Warranties	'
	(k) Product Warranties
	The Company warrants certain qualitative attributes of its flooring products. The Company has recorded a provision for estimated warranty and related costs, based on historical experience and periodically adjusts these provisions to reflect actual experience.
Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets	'
	(l) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews its long-lived asset groups, which include intangible assets subject to amortization, which for the Company are its patents and customer relationships, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such asset groups may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of long-lived assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by these asset groups. If such asset groups are considered to be impaired, the impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. Assets held for sale are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less estimated costs of disposal and are no longer depreciated.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	(m) Foreign Currency Translation
	Prior to the second quarter of 2012, operations carried out in Mexico used the U.S. Dollar as the functional currency. Effective April 1, 2012, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico operations to the Mexican Peso. The Company believes that the completion of a second plant in Mexico and growth in sales to the local Mexican market indicated a significant change in the economic facts and circumstances that justified the change in the functional currency. The effects of the change in functional currency were not significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	The Company’s subsidiaries that operate outside the United States use their local currency as the functional currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. Dollars for balance sheet accounts using the month end rates in effect as of the balance sheet date and average exchange rate for revenue and expense accounts for each respective period. The translation adjustments are deferred as a separate component of stockholders’ equity, within accumulated other comprehensive income, net. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income or expense, within the consolidated statements of operations.
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	'
	(n) Earnings per Share (“EPS”)
	Basic net earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated using net earnings available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is similar to basic EPS except that the weighted-average number of shares is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.
	Dilutive common stock options are included in the diluted EPS calculation using the treasury stock method. Common stock options and unvested restricted shares (units) that were not included in the diluted EPS computation because the price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods presented were 0, 891 and 1,180 for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are presented in the following table:
		2013		2012	2011
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	366,681	250,258	173,922
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	71,773		68,988	68,736
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares - options and RSU’s to purchase common shares, net	528		318	228
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	72,301		69,306	68,964
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	5.11	3.63	2.53
	Diluted	$	5.07	3.61	2.52
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	(o) Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payments granted based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with ASC 718-10, “Stock Compensation”. Compensation expense is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards' estimated lives for fixed awards with ratable vesting provisions.
Comprehensive Income	'
	(p) Comprehensive Income
	Comprehensive income includes foreign currency translation of assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, effects of exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term nature and pensions. The Company does not provide income taxes on currency translation adjustments, as earnings from foreign subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested.
	Effective January 1, 2013, the Company adopted recently issued accounting guidance that requires the Company to separately disclose, on a prospective basis, the change in each component of other comprehensive income (loss) relating to reclassification adjustments and current period other comprehensive income (loss). As the guidance relates to presentation only, the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Self Insurance	'
	(q) Self-Insurance Reserves
	The Company is self-insured in the U.S. for various levels of general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation and employee medical coverage. Insurance reserves, excluding workers' compensation, are calculated on an undiscounted basis based on actual claim data and estimates of incurred but not reported claims developed utilizing historical claim trends. Projected settlements and incurred but not reported claims are estimated based on pending claims and historical trends and data. Though the Company does not expect them to do so, actual settlements and claims could differ materially from those estimated. Material differences in actual settlements and claims could have an adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.
Fiscal Year	'
	(r) Fiscal Year
	The Company ends its fiscal year on December 31. Each of the first three quarters in the fiscal year ends on the Saturday nearest the calendar quarter end.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pensions (1)		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2010	$	176,982		1,115		178,097
	Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(42,006		)	(452	)	(42,458	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	134,976			663		135,639
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	25,685			(1,591	)	24,094
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	160,661			(928	)	159,733
	Current period other comprehensive income before reclassifications	18,185			771		18,956
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	178,846		(157	)	178,689
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13).
Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are presented in the following table:
		2013			2012		2011
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	366,681		250,258		173,922
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	71,773			68,988		68,736
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares - options and RSU’s to purchase common shares, net	528			318		228
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	72,301			69,306		68,964
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	5.11		3.63		2.53
	Diluted	$	5.07		3.61		2.52

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate purchase price of the Marazzi acquisition to the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
	Enterprise value	$	1,522,731
	Assumed indebtedness	(901,773		)
	Consideration transferred	$	620,958
	Working capital	$	428,624
	Property, plant and equipment, net	773,594
	Tradenames	215,357
	Customer relationships	21,792
	Equity method investments	32
	Goodwill	279,083
	Other long-term assets	18,499
	Long-term debt, including current portion	(901,773		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(70,090		)
	Deferred tax liability	(137,952		)
	Noncontrolling interest	(6,208		)
	Consideration transferred	$	620,958
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	'
	The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations have been prepared as if the Marazzi acquisition occurred as of January 1, 2012 (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
			Year Ended
			December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Net sales:
	As reported		$	7,348,754	5,787,980
	Pro forma		7,611,235		6,878,589
	Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	366,681	250,258
	Pro forma		399,313		243,760
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	5.11	3.63
	Pro forma		5.51		3.39
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	5.07	3.61
	Pro forma		5.47		3.38

Restructuring_Acquisition_and_1

Restructuring, Acquisition, and Integration-Related Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost	'
	Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively (in thousands):
			2013			2012		2011
	Cost of sales
	Restructuring costs		$	36,949	(a)	14,816	(b)	17,546	(b)
	Acquisition integration-related costs		12,202			—		—
	Restructuring and integration-related costs		$	49,151		14,816		17,546
	Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Restructuring costs		$	32,540	(a)	3,748	(b)	5,663	(b)
	Acquisition transaction-related costs		14,199			—		—
	Acquisition integration-related costs		16,049			—		—
	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs		$	62,788		3,748		5,663
	(a) The restructuring costs for 2013 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing operations and administrative functions, as well as actions related to the Company's acquisition of Pergo, Marazzi and Spano.
	(b) The restructuring costs for 2012 and 2011 primarily relate to the Company's actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as the Company adjusted to changing economic conditions.
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	'
	The restructuring activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively is as follows (in thousands):
		Lease			Asset write-downs		Severance		Other		Total
		impairments							restructuring
									costs
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	10,956		—		2,378		1,511		14,845
	Provision - Carpet segment	—			6,687		4,069		(252	)	10,504
	Provision - Ceramic segment	373			3,727		2,009		—		6,109
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—			138		1,775		38		1,951
	Cash payments	(3,872		)	—		(7,333	)	(1,297	)	(12,502	)
	Non-cash items	—			(10,552	)	—		—		(10,552	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	7,457			—		2,898		—		10,355
	Provision - Carpet segment	1,320			1,024		10,777		708		13,829
	Provision - Ceramic segment	—			777		9,372		11,210		21,359
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—			—		20,371		13,008		33,379
	Provision - Corporate	—			—		922		—		922
	Cash payments	(2,873		)	—		(26,196	)	(13,199	)	(42,268	)
	Non-cash items	—			(1,801	)	—		(11,727	)	(13,528	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	5,904		—		18,144		—		24,048

Receivables_Tables

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Net Components Of Receivables	'
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Customers, trade	$	1,076,824	691,553
	Income tax receivable	7,590		—
	Other	55,498		25,793
		1,139,912		717,346
	Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	77,037		37,873
	Receivables, net	$	1,062,875	679,473
Allowances For Discounts, Returns, Claims And Doubtful Accounts	'
	The following table reflects the activity of allowances for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31:
		Balance at		Acquisitions	Additions	Deductions(1)	Balance
		beginning			charged to		at end
		of year			costs and		of year
					expenses
	2011	$	45,755	—	161,073	163,123	43,705
	2012	43,705		—	180,616	186,448	37,873
	2013	37,873		36,992	197,973	195,801	77,037
	-1	Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Net components of inventories	'
	The components of inventories are as follows:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	1,039,478	695,606
	Work in process	129,080		103,685
	Raw materials	403,767		334,445
	Total inventories	$	1,572,325	1,133,736

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of goodwill	'
		Carpet				Ceramic			Laminate and Wood			Total
	Balances as of December 31, 2011
	Goodwill	$	199,132			1,186,913			1,316,555			2,702,600
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		—				654,983			720,192			1,375,175
	Currency translation during the year	—				—			10,596			10,596
	Balances as of December 31, 2012
	Goodwill	199,132				1,186,913			1,327,151			2,713,196
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		—				654,983			730,788			1,385,771
	Goodwill recognized during the year	—				279,083			55,095			334,178
	Currency translation during the year	—				(6,184	)		22,327			16,143
	Balances as of December 31, 2013
	Goodwill	199,132				1,459,812			1,404,573			3,063,517
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		$	—			927,882			808,210			1,736,092
Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization	'
		Tradenames
	Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization:
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	450,432
	Currency translation during the year	5,071
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	455,503
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	232,191
	Currency translation during the year	12,898
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	700,592
Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization	'
		Customer				Patents			Other			Total
		relationships
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Balances as of December 31, 2011	$	64,958			88,544			1,166			154,668
	Amortization during the year	(38,595		)		(18,747	)		(121	)		(57,463	)
	Currency translation during the year	(153		)		1,234			10			1,091
	Balances as of December 31, 2012	26,210				71,031			1,055			98,296
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	21,792				15,188			—			36,980
	Amortization during the year	(6,456		)		(19,336	)		(458	)		(26,250	)
	Currency translation during the year	(548		)		2,188			344			1,984
	Balances as of December 31, 2013	$	40,998			69,071			941			111,010
		December 31, 2013
		Cost			Acquisitions		Currency translation		Accumulated amortization		Net Value
	Customer Relationships	$	351,873		21,792		(548	)	332,119		40,998
	Patents	280,623			15,188		2,188		228,928		69,071
	Other	1,489			—		344		892		941
	Total	$	633,985		36,980		1,984		561,939		111,010
		December 31, 2012
		Cost			Currency translation		Accumulated amortization		Net Value
	Customer Relationships	$	347,447		4,426		325,663		26,210
	Patents	275,178			5,445		209,592		71,031
	Other	1,478			11		434		1,055
	Total	$	624,103		9,882		535,689		98,296
Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense	'
		Years Ended December 31,
		2013				2012			2011
	Amortization expense	$	26,250			57,463			70,364
Schedule of expected amortization expense	'
	Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
	2014	$	25,225
	2015	22,714
	2016	20,025
	2017	18,266
	2018	8,290

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_T

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Property, Plant And Equipment	'
	Following is a summary of property, plant and equipment:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
	Land	$	325,976	178,110
	Buildings and improvements	1,059,136		730,668
	Machinery and equipment	3,166,457		2,550,779
	Furniture and fixtures	115,954		98,519
	Leasehold improvements	60,289		54,880
	Construction in progress	222,337		145,368
		4,950,149		3,758,324
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,248,406		2,065,472
	Net property, plant and equipment	$	2,701,743	1,692,852

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Debt Instruments	'
	The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s debt instruments are detailed as follows:
		December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
		Fair Value		Carrying Value	Fair Value	Carrying Value
	3.85% senior notes, payable February 1, 2023 interest payable semiannually	$	569,400	600,000	—	—
	6.125% notes, payable January 15, 2016 interest payable semiannually	983,700		900,000	1,011,600	900,000
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due July 8, 2016	—		—	153,875	153,875
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due September 25, 2018	364,005		364,005	—	—
	Securitization facility	300,000		300,000	280,000	280,000
	Industrial revenue bonds, capital leases and other	96,003		96,003	49,067	49,067
	Total long-term debt	2,313,108		2,260,008	1,494,542	1,382,942
	Less current portion	127,218		127,218	55,213	55,213
	Long-term debt, less current portion	$	2,185,890	2,132,790	1,439,329	1,327,729
Aggregate Maturities Of Long-Term Debt	'
	The aggregate maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	2014	$	127,218
	2015	301,065
	2016	900,918
	2017	1,096
	2018	325,793
	Thereafter	603,918
		$	2,260,008

Accounts_payable_and_accrued_e1

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'
Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses	'
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
		December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
	Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	18,012	25,480
	Accounts payable, trade	631,732		387,871
	Accrued expenses	273,230		180,039
	Product warranties	35,818		32,930
	Accrued interest	35,618		26,843
	Deferred tax liability	11,235		6,309
	Income taxes payable	1,095		2,074
	Accrued compensation and benefits	186,853		111,890
	Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,193,593	773,436

Product_warranties_Tables

Product warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Provision for warranty obligations	'
	Product warranties are as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Balance at beginning of year	$	32,930		30,144		37,265
	Acquisitions	3,389			—		—
	Warranty claims paid during the period	(52,011		)	(55,314	)	(57,163	)
	Pre-existing warranty accrual adjustments during the year	—			—		4,473
	Warranty expense during the period	51,510			58,100		45,569
	Balance at end of year	$	35,818		32,930		30,144

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Stock Option Plans Activity	'
	Additional information relating to the Company’s stock option plans follows:
		2013				2012			2011
	Options outstanding at beginning of year	995				1,305			1,371
	Options granted	—				83			76
	Options exercised	(561		)		(277	)		(82	)
	Options forfeited and expired	(9		)		(116	)		(60	)
	Options outstanding at end of year	425				995			1,305
	Options exercisable at end of year	343				814			1,106
	Option prices per share:
	Options granted during the year	$	—			66.14			57.34
	Options exercised during the year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-88.33			28.37-63.14
	Options forfeited and expired during the year	$ 48.50-88.33				46.80-93.65			28.37-93.65
	Options outstanding at end of year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-93.65			28.37-93.65
	Options exercisable at end of year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-93.65			28.37-93.65
Assumptions Used In Fair Value Valuation Of Option Awards	'
	The risk-free rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of the grant for the expected term of the award.
		2013			2012			2011
	Dividend yield	—	%		—	%		—	%
	Risk-free interest rate	—	%		1	%		2	%
	Volatility	—	%		47.1	%		48.1	%
	Expected life (years)	0			5			5
Summary Of The Stock Options Under The 2007 Plan	'
	A summary of the Company’s options under the 2002, 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows:
		Shares			Weighted				Weighted		Aggregate
					average				average		intrinsic
					exercise				remaining		value
					price				contractual
									term (years)
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2012	995			$	74.87
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	(561	)		77.7
	Forfeited and expired	(9	)		58.22
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2013	425			$	71.5			4.4		$	32,899
	Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2013	423			$	71.54			4.3		$	32,729
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2013	343			$	73.6			3.5		$	25,837
Summary Of Stock Options By Exercise Price Range	'
	The following table summarizes information about the Company’s stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2013:
		Outstanding									Exercisable
	Exercise price range	Number of			Average		Average				Number of		Average
		shares			life		price				shares		price
	Under $46.80	38			5.6		$	37.53			34		$	37.52
	$57.34-$57.34	73			7.2		57.34				53		57.34
	$66.14-$66.14	82			8.1		66.14				23		66.14
	$69.95-$81.90	107			2		77.94				107		77.94
	$83.12-$88.33	99			1.6		86.38				99		86.38
	$89.46-$93.65	26			3.1		93.57				27		93.57
	Total	425			4.4		$	71.5			343		$	73.6
Summary Of RSUs Under The 2007 Plan	'
	A summary of the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2013, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows:
		Shares			Weighted				Weighted		Aggregate
					average price				average		intrinsic value
									remaining
									contractual
									term (years)
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2012	605			$	57.87
	Granted	301			110.14
	Released	(152	)		104.27
	Forfeited	(21	)		77.73
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2013	733			$	78.62			2.2		$	109,168
	Expected to vest as of December 31, 2013	683							2.1		$	101,764
Additional Information For RSUs Under The 2007 Plan	'
	Additional information relating to the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans is as follows:
		2013			2012			2011
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, January 1	605			495			404
	Granted	301			260			196
	Released	(152	)		(140	)		(91	)
	Forfeited	(21	)		(10	)		(14	)
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31	733			605			495
	Expected to vest as of December 31	683			551			438

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Components Of The Net Periodic Benefit Cost Of The Non-U.S. Plans	'
	Components of the net periodic benefit cost of the Non-U.S. Plans are as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Service cost of benefits earned	$	2,450		1,870		1,708
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,285			1,367		1,400
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,094		)	(1,192	)	(1,232	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	13			(10	)	(26	)
	Net pension expense	$	2,654		2,035		1,850
The Obligations, Plan Assets And Funding Status Of The Non-U.S. Plans	'
	The obligations, plan assets and funding status of the Non-U.S. Plans were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year	$	37,551		29,231
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	1,813			669
	Service cost	2,450			1,870
	Interest cost	1,285			1,367
	Plan participants contributions	886			827
	Actuarial loss	(2,952		)	5,179
	Benefits paid	(1,337		)	(1,552	)
	Prior service cost	(7		)	—
	Effect of curtailment and settlement	—			(40	)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	39,689		37,551
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year	$	32,558		26,109
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	1,444			515
	Actual return on plan assets	(940		)	4,771
	Employer contributions	2,114			1,888
	Benefits paid	(1,337		)	(1,552	)
	Plan participant contributions	886			827
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	34,725		32,558
	Funded status of the plans:
	Ending funded status	$	(4,964	)	(4,993	)
	Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheets:
	Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)	$	(4,964	)	(4,993	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	157			928
	Net amount recognized	$	(4,807	)	(4,065	)
Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets	'
	The rate of compensation increase for the Non-U.S. Plans is based upon the Company’s annual reviews.
		Non-U.S. Plans
		December 31,			December 31,
		2013			2012
	Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	21,579		15,067
	Accumulated benefit obligation	20,302			12,396
	Fair value of plan assets	18,934			11,702
	Plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	18,110		22,484
	Accumulated benefit obligation	15,554			20,640
	Fair value of plan assets	15,791			20,856
The Fair Value Of Each Asset Category Of The Total Investments Held By The Plans	'
	The fair value and percentage of each asset category of the total investments held by the plans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2013			2012
	Non-U.S. Plans:
	Insurance contracts (100%)	$	34,725		32,558
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	'
	Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans are as follows:
	2014		$	1,013
	2015		1,084
	2016		1,121
	2017		1,669
	2018		1,756
	Thereafter		10,777
Projected Benefit Obligation [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Assumptions Used For Non-U.S. Plans	'
	Assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation for the Non-U.S. Plans were as follows:
		2013		2012
	Discount rate	3.50%		3.25%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	2.00%		2.00%
Net Periodic Pension Expense [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Assumptions Used For Non-U.S. Plans	'
	Assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense for the Non-U.S. Plans:
		2013		2012
	Discount rate	3.25%		4.50%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets	0.0327		2.50%-3.50%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	2.00%		2.00%

Other_Expense_Income_Tables

Other Expense (Income) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]	'
Summary of other expense (income)	'
	Following is a summary of other expense (income):
		2013			2012		2011
	Foreign currency losses (gains)	$	9,531		(5,599	)	10,423
	All other, net	(417		)	5,902		3,628
	Total other expense	$	9,114		303		14,051

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	Following is a summary of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes for United States and foreign operations:
		2013			2012		2011
	United States	$	288,627		164,122		78,224
	Foreign	156,944			140,370		121,650
	Earnings before income taxes	$	445,571		304,492		199,874
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 consists of the following:
		2013			2012		2011
	Current income taxes:
	U.S. federal	$	84,686		26,204		13,957
	State and local	9,774			4,583		5,118
	Foreign	46,450			13,775		7,190
	Total current	140,910			44,562		26,265
	Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. federal	5,280			31,106		8,994
	State and local	(5,720		)	4,704		(3,488	)
	Foreign	(62,085		)	(26,773	)	(10,122	)
	Total deferred	(62,525		)	9,037		(4,616	)
	Total	$	78,385		53,599		21,649
Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes differs from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to earnings from continuing operations before income taxes as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Income taxes at statutory rate	$	155,950		106,572		69,956
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	9,317			6,004		2,821
	Foreign income taxes	(80,937		)	(66,538	)	(45,112	)
	Change in valuation allowance	(1,846		)	5,703		(2,052	)
	Tax contingencies and audit settlements	(4,076		)	(3,598	)	(5,911	)
	Other, net	(23		)	5,456		1,947
		$	78,385		53,599		21,649
Deferred Tax Assets And Deferred Tax Liabilities	'
	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are presented below:
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable	$	17,346		12,289
	Inventories	50,423			38,801
	Employee benefits	55,479			53,519
	Accrued expenses and other	72,582			44,289
	Deductible state tax and interest benefit	7,927			13,119
	Intangibles	92,164			113,282
	Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	438,272			247,786
	Gross deferred tax assets	734,193			523,085
	Valuation allowance	(375,859		)	(321,585	)
	Net deferred tax assets	358,334			201,500
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventories	(11,140		)	(8,106	)
	Plant and equipment	(413,989		)	(277,324	)
	Intangibles	(208,159		)	(128,433	)
	Other liabilities	(25,387		)	(7,854	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(658,675		)	(421,717	)
	Net deferred tax liability (1)	$	(300,341	)	(220,217	)
	-1	This amount includes $9,183 and $4,317 of non-current deferred tax assets which are in deferred income taxes and other non-current assets and $11,235 and $6,309 current deferred tax liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		2013			2012
	Balance as of January 1	$	53,835		46,087
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	3,840			3,142
	Additions for tax positions of prior years	15,275			17,006
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	(5,736		)	(3,571	)
	Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	(6,075		)	(1,764	)
	Settlements with taxing authorities	(4,594		)	(7,065	)
	Balance as of December 31	$	56,545		53,835

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	'
	The Company is obligated under various operating leases for office and manufacturing space, machinery, and equipment. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capital and operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31:
		Capital		Operating	Total Future
					Payments
	2014	$	771	96,694	97,465
	2015	458		78,301	78,759
	2016	462		50,415	50,877
	2017	266		35,239	35,505
	2018	41		21,644	21,685
	Thereafter	—		31,132	31,132
	Total payments	1,998		313,425	315,423
	Less amount representing interest	173
	Present value of capitalized lease payments	$	1,825

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas1

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information	'
	Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information are as follows:
		2013			2012	2011
	Net cash paid (received) during the years for:
	Interest	$	86,173		80,985	119,463
	Income taxes	$	137,650		43,650	34,479
	Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	1,714,462		—	37,486
	Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired	(14,577		)	—	—
	Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(942,513		)	—	(13,389	)
	Shares issued for acquisitions	(313,906		)	—	—
		$	443,466		—	24,097

Segment_reporting_Tables

Segment reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of segment information	'
	Segment information is as follows:
		2013			2012		2011
	Net sales:
	Carpet	$	2,986,096		2,912,055		2,927,674
	Ceramic	2,677,058			1,616,383		1,454,316
	Laminate and Wood	1,792,260			1,350,349		1,344,764
	Intersegment sales	(106,660		)	(90,807	)	(84,496	)
		$	7,348,754		5,787,980		5,642,258
	Operating income (loss):
	Carpet	$	209,023		158,196		109,874
	Ceramic	209,825			120,951		101,298
	Laminate and Wood	159,365			126,409		127,147
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(31,282		)	(26,048	)	(22,777	)
		$	546,931		379,508		315,542
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Carpet	$	94,314		95,648		90,463
	Ceramic	97,126			41,176		42,723
	Laminate and Wood	105,907			132,183		151,884
	Corporate	11,524			11,286		12,664
		$	308,871		280,293		297,734
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions):
	Carpet	$	158,690		97,972		125,630
	Ceramic	110,750			49,426		66,419
	Laminate and Wood	88,293			56,605		78,615
	Corporate	8,817			4,291		4,909
		$	366,550		208,294		275,573
	Assets:
	Carpet	$	1,786,085		1,721,214		1,769,065
	Ceramic	3,787,785			1,731,258		1,732,818
	Laminate and Wood	2,716,759			2,672,389		2,533,070
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	203,548			178,823		171,275
		$	8,494,177		6,303,684		6,206,228
	Geographic net sales:
	North America	$	5,512,182		4,798,804		4,619,771
	Rest of world	1,836,572			989,176		1,022,487
		$	7,348,754		5,787,980		5,642,258
	Long-lived assets (1):
	North America	$	2,332,296		1,968,561		1,996,517
	Rest of world	2,105,539			1,110,062		1,090,812
		$	4,437,835		3,078,623		3,087,329
	Net sales by product categories (2):
	Soft surface	$	2,756,627		2,696,462		2,722,113
	Tile	2,744,289			1,676,971		1,513,210
	Laminate and wood	1,847,838			1,414,547		1,406,935
		$	7,348,754		5,787,980		5,642,258
	-1	Long-lived assets are composed of property, plant and equipment, net, and goodwill.
	-2	The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Supplemental Quarterly Financial Data	'
	The supplemental quarterly financial data are as follows:
		Quarters Ended
		March 30,		June 29,	September 28,	December 31,
		2013		2013	2013	2013
	Net sales	$	1,486,815	1,976,299	1,961,536	1,924,104
	Gross profit	377,066		514,056	516,890	512,797
	Net earnings	50,495		84,572	119,068	94,651
	Basic earnings per share	0.73		1.17	1.64	1.3
	Diluted earnings per share	0.72		1.16	1.63	1.29
		Quarters Ended
		March 31,		June 30,	September 29,	December 31,
		2012		2012	2012	2012
	Net sales	$	1,409,035	1,469,793	1,473,493	1,435,659
	Gross profit	359,426		388,464	372,837	369,331
	Net earnings	40,377		73,188	70,304	66,389
	Basic earnings per share	0.59		1.06	1.02	0.96
	Diluted earnings per share	0.58		1.06	1.01	0.96

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$54,066	$477,672	$311,945	$354,217
Money market investments	'	417,541	'	'
Advertising and promotion expenses	42,627	29,175	35,847	'
Co-op advertising expenses	4,307	6,424	3,520	'
Securities excluded from computation of earnings per share amount	0	891	1,180	'
North America And Mexico [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	31,278	438,184	'	'
Europe [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Money market investments	'	$415,877	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite intangible assets useful life, minimum (years)	'7 years	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Buildings And Improvements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	'25 years	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	'5 years	'	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Furniture And Fixtures [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	'3 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite intangible assets useful life, minimum (years)	'16 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Buildings And Improvements [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	'35 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Machinery And Equipment [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	'15 years	'	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Furniture And Fixtures [Member]	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	'7 years	'	'	'

Summary_Of_Significant_Account4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$366,681	$250,258	$173,922
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	71,773	68,988	68,736
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares-options and RSU's to purchase common shares, net (in shares)	528	318	228
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	72,301	69,306	68,964
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	'	'	'
Basic	$5.11	$3.63	$2.53
Diluted	$5.07	$3.61	$2.52

Summary_Of_Significant_Account5

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Siginificant Accounting Policies (Schedule of Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	$159,733		$135,639		$178,097
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	18,956		24,094		-42,458
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0		0		0
Ending balance	178,689		159,733		135,639
Foreign currency translation adjustments	'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	160,661		134,976		176,982
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	18,185		25,685		-42,006
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0		0		0
Ending balance	178,846		160,661		134,976
Pensions	'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'		'		'
Beginning balance	-928	[1]	663	[1]	1,115	[1]
Current period other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	771	[1]	-1,591	[1]	-452	[1]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	[1]	0	[1]	0	[1]
Ending balance	($157)	[1]	($928)	[1]	$663	[1]
[1]	This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13).

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2011

Jan. 10, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 03, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

3-May-13

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 03, 2013

Jan. 10, 2013

Apr. 03, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]

Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]

Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]

Ceramic Segment [Member]

Ceramic Segment [Member]

Ceramic Segment [Member]

Pergo [Member]

Pergo [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Spano Invest NV [Member]

Spano Invest NV [Member]

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Other Expense [Member]

Customer Relationships [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Trademarks [Member]

Pro Forma [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Pergo [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

Marrazzi Group [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Enterprise value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$145,000

'

$1,522,731

'

'

$160,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assumed indebtedness

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

901,773

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash payments to acquire entity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

307,052

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for acquisition, in shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,874

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares issued for acquisition, value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

313,906

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.85%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisition transaction-related costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,660

'

'

'

'

14,199

0

0

14,199

1,461

'

'

'

'

Customer relationships

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,188

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

21,792

'

'

'

Customer relationships, useful life

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

Tradenames

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

16,834

215,357

'

Pro forma net sales

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

897,112

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pro forma net loss

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,992

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Inventory step up, amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31,041

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

22,242

Accounts receivable, Securitization Facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,383

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Goodwill

1,736,092

1,385,771

1,375,175

730,788

720,192

808,210

654,983

927,882

654,983

18,456

18,456

279,083

'

'

36,639

36,639

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity investment percentage acquired

'

'

'

49.00%

34.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to acquire equity investment

0

'

0

-7,007

'

'

-35,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

$443,466

$0

$24,097

'

$24,097

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Acquisitions_Assets_Acquired_a

Acquisitions (Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 03, 2013	Apr. 03, 2013	Apr. 03, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				Marrazzi Group [Member]	Trademarks [Member]	Customer Relationships [Member]
					Marrazzi Group [Member]	Marrazzi Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Enterprise value	'	'	'	$1,522,731	'	'
Assumed indebtedness	'	'	'	-901,773	'	'
Consideration transferred	'	'	'	620,958	'	'
Working capital	'	'	'	428,624	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	'	'	773,594	'	'
Tradenames	'	'	'	'	215,357	'
Customer relationships	'	'	'	'	'	21,792
Equity method investments	'	'	'	32	'	'
Goodwill	1,736,092	1,385,771	1,375,175	279,083	'	'
Other long-term assets	'	'	'	18,499	'	'
Long-term debt, including current portion	'	'	'	-901,773	'	'
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	'	-70,090	'	'
Deferred tax liability	'	'	'	-137,952	'	'
Noncontrolling interest	'	'	'	-6,208	'	'
Consideration transferred	'	'	'	$620,958	'	'

Acquisitions_Pro_Forma_Results

Acquisitions (Pro Forma Results) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Jun. 29, 2013

Mar. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 29, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Net sales:

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$1,924,104

$1,961,536

$1,976,299

$1,486,815

$1,435,659

$1,473,493

$1,469,793

$1,409,035

$7,348,754

[1]

$5,787,980

[1]

$5,642,258

[1]

Pro forma

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'

7,611,235

6,878,589

'

Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:

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As reported

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366,681

250,258

173,922

Pro forma

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$399,313

$243,760

'

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:

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$5.11

$3.63

$2.53

Pro forma

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$5.51

$3.39

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$5.07

$3.61

$2.52

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$5.47

$3.38

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[1]

The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.

Restructuring_and_IntegrationR

Restructuring and Integration-Related Costs by Type of Cost (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring and integration-related costs	$69,489	$18,564	$23,209
Cost of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	36,949	14,816	17,546
Acquisition integration-related costs	12,202	0	0
Restructuring and integration-related costs	49,151	14,816	17,546
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	32,540	3,748	5,663
Acquisition transaction-related costs	14,199	0	0
Acquisition integration-related costs	16,049	0	0
Restructuring and integration-related costs	62,788	3,748	5,663
Other Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Restructuring costs	$1,481	'	'

Restructuring_Acquisition_and_2

Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration-Related Costs Restructuring Reserve (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'
Remaining period restructuring costs to be paid	'4 years	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	$10,355	$14,845	'
Restructuring	69,489	18,564	23,209
Cash payments	-42,268	-12,502	'
Non-cash items	-13,528	-10,552	'
Ending balance	-24,048	10,355	14,845
Lease Impairments [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	7,457	10,956	'
Cash payments	-2,873	-3,872	'
Non-cash items	0	0	'
Ending balance	-5,904	7,457	'
Asset Write-Down [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	0	0	'
Cash payments	0	0	'
Non-cash items	-1,801	-10,552	'
Ending balance	0	0	'
Severance [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	2,898	2,378	'
Cash payments	-26,196	-7,333	'
Non-cash items	0	0	'
Ending balance	-18,144	2,898	'
Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance	0	1,511	'
Cash payments	-13,199	-1,297	'
Non-cash items	-11,727	0	'
Ending balance	0	0	'
Carpet Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	13,829	10,504	'
Carpet Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	1,320	0	'
Carpet Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	1,024	6,687	'
Carpet Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	10,777	4,069	'
Carpet Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	708	-252	'
Ceramic Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	21,359	6,109	'
Ceramic Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	0	373	'
Ceramic Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	777	3,727	'
Ceramic Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	9,372	2,009	'
Ceramic Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	11,210	0	'
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	33,379	1,951	'
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	0	0	'
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	0	138	'
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	20,371	1,775	'
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	13,008	38	'
Corporate Segment [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	922	'	'
Corporate Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	0	'	'
Corporate Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	0	'	'
Corporate Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	922	'	'
Corporate Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restructuring	$0	'	'

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Member]	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, before tax	$16,569
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$15,651

Receivables_Net_Components_Of_

Receivables (Net Components Of Receivables) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Customers, trade	$1,076,824	$691,553
Income tax receivable	7,590	0
Other	55,498	25,793
Receivables, gross	1,139,912	717,346
Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	77,037	37,873
Receivables, net	$1,062,875	$679,473

Receivables_Allowances_For_Dis

Receivables (Allowances For Discounts, Returns, Claims And Doubtful Accounts) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at beginning of year	$37,873		$43,705		$45,755
Acquisitions	36,992		0		0
Additions charged to costs and expenses	197,973		180,616		161,073
Deductions	195,801	[1]	186,448	[1]	163,123	[1]
Balance at end of year	$77,037		$37,873		$43,705
[1]	Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Inventories_Net_components_of_

Inventories (Net components of inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$1,039,478	$695,606
Work in process	129,080	103,685
Raw materials	403,767	334,445
Total inventories	$1,572,325	$1,133,736

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	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	Jan. 10, 2013	Apr. 03, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	3-May-13
			Carpet Segment [Member]	Carpet Segment [Member]	Ceramic Segment [Member]	Ceramic Segment [Member]	Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]	Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]	Pergo [Member]	Pergo [Member]	Marrazzi Group [Member]	Spano Invest NV [Member]	Spano Invest NV [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, beginning balance	$2,713,196	$2,702,600	$199,132	$199,132	$1,186,913	$1,186,913	$1,327,151	$1,316,555	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	-1,327,425	-1,327,425	-199,132	-199,132	-531,930	-531,930	-596,363	-596,363	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,385,771	1,375,175	0	0	654,983	654,983	730,788	720,192	18,456	18,456	279,083	36,639	36,639
Goodwill recognized during the year	334,178	'	0	'	279,083	'	55,095	'	'	'	'	'	'
Currency translation during the year	16,143	10,596	0	0	-6,184	0	22,327	10,596	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, ending balance	3,063,517	2,713,196	199,132	199,132	1,459,812	1,186,913	1,404,573	1,327,151	'	'	'	'	'
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	-1,327,425	-1,327,425	-199,132	-199,132	-531,930	-531,930	-596,363	-596,363	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$1,736,092	$1,385,771	$0	$0	$927,882	$654,983	$808,210	$730,788	$18,456	$18,456	$279,083	$36,639	$36,639

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization) (Details) (Tradenames [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Tradenames [Member]	'	'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, beginning balance	$455,503	$450,432
Intangible assets acquired during the year	232,191	'
Currency translation during the year	12,898	5,071
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, ending balance	$700,592	$455,503

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	$98,296	$154,668	'
Intangible assets acquired during the year	36,980	'	'
Amortization during the year	-26,250	-57,463	-70,364
Currency translation during the year	1,984	1,091	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	111,010	98,296	154,668
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	26,210	64,958	'
Intangible assets acquired during the year	21,792	'	'
Amortization during the year	-6,456	-38,595	'
Currency translation during the year	-548	-153	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	40,998	26,210	'
Patents [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	71,031	88,544	'
Intangible assets acquired during the year	15,188	'	'
Amortization during the year	-19,336	-18,747	'
Currency translation during the year	2,188	1,234	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	69,071	71,031	'
Other [Member]	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	1,055	1,166	'
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	'	'
Amortization during the year	-458	-121	'
Currency translation during the year	344	10	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	$941	$1,055	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Net intangible assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Intangible Assets, Net:	'	'	'
Cost	$633,985	$624,103	'
Acquisitions	36,980	'	'
Currency translation	1,984	9,882	'
Accumulated amortization	561,939	535,689	'
Net Value	111,010	98,296	154,668
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net:	'	'	'
Cost	351,873	347,447	'
Acquisitions	21,792	'	'
Currency translation	-548	4,426	'
Accumulated amortization	332,119	325,663	'
Net Value	40,998	26,210	64,958
Patents [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net:	'	'	'
Cost	280,623	275,178	'
Acquisitions	15,188	'	'
Currency translation	2,188	5,445	'
Accumulated amortization	228,928	209,592	'
Net Value	69,071	71,031	88,544
Other Intangible Assets [Member]	'	'	'
Intangible Assets, Net:	'	'	'
Cost	1,489	1,478	'
Acquisitions	0	'	'
Currency translation	344	11	'
Accumulated amortization	892	434	'
Net Value	$941	$1,055	'

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$26,250	$57,463	$70,364

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_7

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of estimated amortization expense) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$25,225
2015	22,714
2016	20,025
2017	18,266
2018	$8,290

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_N

Property, Plant And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'	'	'
Capitalized interest included in property, plant and equipment	$8,167	$4,577	$6,197
Depreciation expense	276,432	217,393	220,580
Capital leases included in the property, plant and equipment, cost	7,207	7,219	'
Capital leases included in the property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$5,817	$5,581	'

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_S

Property, Plant And Equipment (Summary Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$4,950,149	$3,758,324
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,248,406	2,065,472
Net property, plant and equipment	2,701,743	1,692,852
Land [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	325,976	178,110
Buildings And Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	1,059,136	730,668
Machinery And Equipment [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	3,166,457	2,550,779
Furniture And Fixtures [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	115,954	98,519
Leasehold Improvements [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	60,289	54,880
Construction In Progress [Member]	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$222,337	$145,368

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Credit_Fa

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payment

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated interest coverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated net leverage ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.75

'

3.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available amount under credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$541,459,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Utilized borrowings under credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

458,541,000

'

'

'

'

'

364,005,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

46,823,000

47,713,000

50,540,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

900,000,000

'

300,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,000,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of line of credit (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payment of financing costs

1,836,000

'

1,018,000

'

'

'

8,285,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of scheduled principal payments, tranche one

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of scheduled principal payments, tranche two

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Periodic payment, principal

'

'

'

5,625,000

1,875,000

3,750,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unamortized financing costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12,277,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$11,440,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.13%

6.13%

6.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable, maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15-Jan-16

15-Jan-16

15-Jan-16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Notes_Det

Long-Term Debt (Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 25, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2009

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 17, 2006

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Apr. 16, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2002

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

7.20% Senior Notes, Payable April 15, 2012 [Member]

7.20% Senior Notes, Payable April 15, 2012 [Member]

7.20% Senior Notes, Payable April 15, 2012 [Member]

7.20% Senior Notes, Payable April 15, 2012 [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Increase (Decrease) on Interest Rate

'

0.05%

'

'

-0.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate principal amount of debts

'

'

'

'

'

$600,000,000

$900,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

$400,000,000

Interest rate percentage

'

'

'

'

'

3.85%

6.13%

6.13%

6.13%

'

7.20%

7.20%

7.20%

Payment of financing costs

1,836,000

'

'

'

'

6,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable, maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

15-Jan-16

15-Jan-16

15-Jan-16

'

15-Apr-12

15-Apr-12

'

Increase in interest rate from rating agency downgrade

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.25%

'

'

'

'

Maximum increase in interest rate per agency from rating agency downgrade

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

'

'

'

'

Increase in interest expense per quarter for .25% increase in notes per $100,000 of outstanding notes

'

92,246,000

74,713,000

101,617,000

'

'

'

'

63,000

'

'

'

'

Incremental increase in outstanding notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Remaining outstanding senior notes repaid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

63,730,000

'

Repurchase price as percentage of principal amount of senior notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

102.72%

'

Repayments of secured debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

336,270,000

'

'

'

Increase accrued interest

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12,106,000

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Accounts_Receiva

Long-Term Debt (Accounts Receivable Securitization) (Details) (Details) (Secured Credit Facility [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 19, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Secured Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'
Term of line of credit (years)	'3 years	'
Securitization agreement, maximum borrowing capacity	$300,000,000	'
Basis spread on securitization agreement	0.75%	'
Commitment fee percentage	'	0.30%

LongTerm_Debt_Fair_Value_And_C

Long-Term Debt (Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jan. 31, 2013

Jan. 17, 2006

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

Dec. 31, 2012

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

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 19, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due July 8, 2016

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due July 8, 2016

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Secured Credit Facility [Member]

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due July 8, 2016

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due July 8, 2016

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due September 25, 2018

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due September 25, 2018

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

3.85% Notes, Payable February 1, 2023 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due July 8, 2016

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due July 8, 2016

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due September 25, 2018

Five Year Senior Secured Credit Facility Due September 25, 2018

Fair Value [Member]

Fair Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Carrying Value [Member]

Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$569,400

$0

$983,700

$1,011,600

$0

$153,875

$364,005

$0

'

'

$600,000

$0

$900,000

$900,000

$0

$153,875

$364,005

$0

'

'

'

'

'

Securitization facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

280,000

300,000

280,000

Industrial revenue bonds, capital leases and other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

96,003

49,067

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

96,003

49,067

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total long-term debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,313,108

1,494,542

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,260,008

1,382,942

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Current portion of long-term debt

127,218

55,213

'

'

'

'

'

'

127,218

55,213

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

127,218

55,213

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Long-term debt, less current portion

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,185,890

$1,439,329

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2,132,790

$1,327,729

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate percentage

'

'

3.85%

6.13%

6.13%

6.13%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes payable, maturity date

'

'

'

15-Jan-16

15-Jan-16

15-Jan-16

8-Jul-16

8-Jul-16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Term of line of credit (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

'

'

LongTerm_Debt_Aggregate_Maturi

Long-Term Debt (Aggregate Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$127,218
2015	301,065
2016	900,918
2017	1,096
2018	325,793
Thereafter	603,918
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt	$2,260,008

Accounts_payable_and_accrued_e2

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]	'	'
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$18,012	$25,480
Accounts payable, trade	631,732	387,871
Accrued expenses	273,230	180,039
Product warranties	35,818	32,930
Accrued interest	35,618	26,843
Deferred tax liability	11,235	6,309
Taxes Payable, Current	1,095	2,074
Accrued compensation and benefits	186,853	111,890
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$1,193,593	$773,436

Product_warranties_Provision_f

Product warranties (Provision for warranty obligations) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Product warranty period, maximum	'50 years	'	'
Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$32,930	$30,144	$37,265
Acquisitions	3,389	0	0
Warranty claims paid during the period	-52,011	-55,314	-57,163
Pre-existing warranty accrual adjustment during the period	0	0	4,473
Warranty expense during the period	51,510	58,100	45,569
Balance at end of period	$35,818	$32,930	$30,144

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

72 Months Ended

84 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

16-May-07

Dec. 31, 2013

9-May-12

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Stock Options Plans [Member]

Stock Options Plans [Member]

Stock Options Plans [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Stock Options Plans [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Stock Options Plans [Member]

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]

Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of common stock reserved for issuance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,200,000

'

3,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expiration year

31-Dec-22

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

31-Dec-07

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'5 years

'3 years

'3 years

'

'

'

'

Option awards contractual term (years)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

Weighted average remaining life

'4 years 4 months 24 days

'

'

'

'

'1 year 1 month 6 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock to non-employee directors

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,000

2,000

3,000

'

Stock repurchase program authorized share amount

15,000,000

'

'

'

15,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock repurchased, shares

1,000

0

0

'

11,519,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share

$123.16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock repurchased, value

'

'

'

$335,236

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted

$0

$28.71

$25.39

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

20,101

4,226

1,148

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognized stock-based compensation costs

'

'

'

'

'

1,366

2,176

1,885

16,945

11,887

4,262

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

865

1,378

1,194

10,735

7,530

2,700

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense

$30,124

'

'

'

$30,124

$992

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Recognized expense over a weighted-average period, years

'2 years 7 months 6 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

StockBased_Compensation_Schedu

Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Stock Option Plans Activity) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shares	'	'	'
Options outstanding at beginning of year, shares	995	1,305	1,371
Options granted	0	83	76
Options exercised	-561	-277	-82
Options forfeited and expired	-9	-116	-60
Options outstanding at end of year, shares	425	995	1,305
Options exercisable at end of year	343	814	1,106
Options granted during the year, price per share	$0	$66.14	$57.34
Options exercised during the year, price per share	$77.70	'	'
Options outstanding at the end of year, price per share	$71.50	$74.87	'
Options exercisable at end of year, price per share	$73.60	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Shares	'	'	'
Options exercised during the year, price per share	$28.37	$28.37	$28.37
Options forfeited and expired during the year, price per share	$48.50	$46.80	$28.37
Options outstanding at the end of year, price per share	$28.37	$28.37	$28.37
Options exercisable at end of year, price per share	$28.37	$28.37	$28.37
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Shares	'	'	'
Options exercised during the year, price per share	$93.65	$88.33	$63.14
Options forfeited and expired during the year, price per share	$88.33	$93.65	$93.65
Options outstanding at the end of year, price per share	$93.65	$93.65	$93.65
Options exercisable at end of year, price per share	$93.65	$93.65	$93.65

StockBased_Compensation_Assump

Stock-Based Compensation (Assumptions Used In Fair Value Valuation Of Option Awards) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'	'	'
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Risk-free interest rate	0.00%	1.00%	2.00%
Volatility	0.00%	47.10%	48.10%
Expected life (years)	'0 years	'5 years	'5 years

StockBased_Compensation_Summar

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Options Under The 2007 Plan) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shares	'	'	'
Options outstanding at beginning of year, shares	995	1,305	1,371
Granted, Shares	0	83	76
Exercised, Shares	-561	-277	-82
Forfeited and expired, Shares	-9	-116	-60
Options outstanding at end of year, shares	425	995	1,305
Vested and expected to vest at end of year, Shares	423	'	'
Exercisable at end of year, Shares	343	814	1,106
Weighted average exercise price	'	'	'
Options outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted average exercise price	$74.87	'	'
Granted, Weighted average exercise price	$0	$66.14	$57.34
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price	$77.70	'	'
Forfeited and expired, Weighted average exercise price	$58.22	'	'
Options outstanding at the end of year, price per share	$71.50	$74.87	'
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted average exercise price	$71.54	'	'
Exercisable, Weighted average exercise price	$73.60	'	'
Additional Disclosures	'	'	'
Options outstanding at end of year, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	'4 years 4 months 24 days	'	'
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	'4 years 3 months 18 days	'	'
Exercisable, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	'3 years 6 months	'	'
Options outstanding at end of year, Aggregate intrinsic value	$32,899	'	'
Vested and expected to vest, Aggregate intrinsic value	32,729	'	'
Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value	$25,837	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Summar1

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Options By Exercise Price Range) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	425
Outstanding, Average life	'4 years 4 months 24 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$71.50
Number of shares, Exercisable	343
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$73.60
Under $46.80 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	38
Outstanding, Average life	'5 years 7 months 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$37.53
Number of shares, Exercisable	34
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$37.52
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$46.80
$57.34-$57.34 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	73
Outstanding, Average life	'7 years 2 months 12 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$57.34
Number of shares, Exercisable	53
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$57.34
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$57.34
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$57.34
$66.14-$66.14 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	82
Outstanding, Average life	'8 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$66.14
Number of shares, Exercisable	23
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$66.14
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$66.14
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$66.14
$69.95-$81.90 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	107
Outstanding, Average life	'2 years
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$77.94
Number of shares, Exercisable	107
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$77.94
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$66.95
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$81.90
$83.12-$88.33 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	99
Outstanding, Average life	'1 year 7 months 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$86.38
Number of shares, Exercisable	99
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$86.38
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$83.12
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$88.33
$89.46-$93.65 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Number of shares, Outstanding	26
Outstanding, Average life	'3 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$93.57
Number of shares, Exercisable	27
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$93.57
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$89.46
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$93.65

StockBased_Compensation_Summar2

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of RSUs Under The 2007 Plan) (Details) (2007 Incentive Plan [Member], Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
2007 Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance	605	495	404
Granted, Shares	301	260	196
Released, Shares	-152	-140	-91
Forfeited, Shares	-21	-10	-14
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance	733	605	495
Weighted Average Price [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Beginning balance, Weighted average price	$57.87	'	'
Granted, Weighted average price	$110.14	'	'
Released, Weighted average price	$104.27	'	'
Forfeited, weighted average price	$77.73	'	'
Ending balance, Weighted average price	$78.62	$57.87	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected to vest, shares	683	551	438
Ending balance, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	'2 years 2 months 12 days	'	'
Expected to Vest, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	'2 years 1 month 6 days	'	'
Ending balance, Aggregate intrinsic value	$109,168	'	'
Expected to Vest, Aggregate intrinsic value	$101,764	'	'

StockBased_Compensation_Additi

Stock-Based Compensation (Additional Information For RSU's Under The 2007 Plan) (Details) (2007 Incentive Plan [Member], Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member])	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
2007 Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'	'
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance	605	495	404
Granted, Shares	301	260	196
Released, Shares	-152	-140	-91
Forfeited, Shares	-21	-10	-14
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance	733	605	495
Expected to vest, shares	683	551	438

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Minimum eligible service period (days)	'90 days	'	'
Employee contributions	$886	$827	'
Employer contribution	2,114	1,888	'
Net amount recognized in other comprehensive income related to actuarial gains (losses)	-771	1,591	452
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans in 2013	1,013	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans in 2014	1,084	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans in 2015	1,121	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans in 2016	1,669	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans in 2017	1,756	'	'
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans in total thereafter	10,777	'	'
Expected cash contributions to the Non-U.S. Plans in 2013	2,155	'	'
Mohawk [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Employee contributions	38,632	35,986	34,595
Employer contribution	$15,994	$15,046	$14,541
Up To 6% Matching [Member] | Dal-Tile And Unilin [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount of employer contribution per $1.00 contributed by employee	0.5	'	'
Dollar amount of employee contribution for employer contribution ratio	1	'	'
Maximum percentage of employee salary company matches at disclosed ratio	6.00%	'	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components Of The Net Periodic Benefit Cost Of The Non-U.S. Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost of benefits earned	$2,450	$1,870	$1,708
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	1,285	1,367	1,400
Expected return on plan assets	-1,094	-1,192	-1,232
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	13	-10	-26
Net pension expense	$2,654	$2,035	$1,850

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Assumpt

Employee Benefit Plans (Assumptions Used To Determine Net Periodic Pension Expense For The Non-U.S. Plans) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Discount rate	3.25%	4.50%
Expected rate of return on plan assets	3.27%	'
Underlying inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Expected rate of return on plan assets	'	2.50%
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Expected rate of return on plan assets	'	3.50%
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_The_Obl

Employee Benefit Plans (The Obligations, Plan Assets And Funding Status Of The Non-U.S. Plans) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year	$37,551	$29,231	'
Cumulative foreign exchange effect	1,813	669	'
Service cost	2,450	1,870	1,708
Interest cost	1,285	1,367	1,400
Plan participants contributions	886	827	'
Actuarial loss	-2,952	5,179	'
Benefits paid	-1,337	-1,552	'
Prior service cost	-7	0	'
Effect of curtailment and settlement	0	-40	'
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	39,689	37,551	29,231
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year	32,558	26,109	'
Cumulative foreign exchange effect	1,444	515	'
Actual return on plan assets	-940	4,771	'
Employer contributions	2,114	1,888	'
Benefits paid	-1,337	-1,552	'
Employee contributions	886	827	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	34,725	32,558	26,109
Ending funded status	-4,964	-4,993	'
Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)	-4,964	-4,993	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-157	-928	'
Net amount recognized	($4,807)	($4,065)	'

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Assumpt1

Employee Benefit Plans (Assumptions Used To Determine The Projected Benefit Obligation For The Non-U.S. Plans) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Discount rate	3.50%	3.25%
Underlying inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	2.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Plans_W

Employee Benefit Plans (Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$21,579	$15,067
Accumulated benefit obligation	20,302	12,396
Fair value of plan assets	18,934	11,702
Plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations:	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	18,110	22,484
Accumulated benefit obligation	15,554	20,640
Fair value of plan assets	$15,791	$20,856

Employee_Benefit_Plans_The_Fai

Employee Benefit Plans (The Fair Value Of Each Asset Category Of The Total Investments Held By The Plans) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$34,725	$32,558	$26,109
Insurance Contracts [Member]	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	$34,725	$32,558	'

Other_Expense_Income_Summary_o

Other Expense (Income) (Summary of other expense (income)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Component Of Other Expense (Income) Nonoperating [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total other expense (income)	$9,114	$303	$14,051
Foreign Currency (Gains) Losses, Net [Member]	'	'	'
Component Of Other Expense (Income) Nonoperating [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total other expense (income)	9,531	-5,599	10,423
All Other, Net [Member]	'	'	'
Component Of Other Expense (Income) Nonoperating [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total other expense (income)	($417)	$5,902	$3,628

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 30, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Undistributed Foreign Earnings [Member]

State [Member]

Foreign Subsidiary and State Net Operating Losses and Tax Credits [Member]

State Deferred Tax Assets [Member]

Operating Loss Carryforward, Foreign Jurisdiction [Member]

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

2008 Assessment[Member]

2005 Assessment [Member]

2009 Assessment [Member]

Two Thousand and Six [Member]

Two Thousand and Seven [Member]

Two Thousand and Ten [Member]

EUR (€)

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

Income Taxes [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset

($321,585)

($334,215)

($375,859)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Change in the valuation allowance

12,630

9,088

'

'

'

-54,274

-37,115

-248,055

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign currency translation

5,863

7,040

-12,471

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit

247,786

'

438,272

'

51,928

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net operating loss carryforwards in various foreign jurisdictions

'

'

386,344

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Federal income taxes on earnings

'

'

'

1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Foreign tax assessment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23,789

46,135

35,567

38,817

39,635

43,117

Interest Tax Examination, Refund, Interest Income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,583

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross unrecognized tax benefits

53,835

46,087

56,545

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate

'

'

37,732

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest and penalties

5,874

'

13,890

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Accrued/(reversed) interest and penalties

-1,585

-3,755

74

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Expected decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within next twelve months

'

'

$4,315

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income_Taxes_Earnings_Loss_Fro

Income Taxes (Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
United States	$288,627	$164,122	$78,224
Foreign	156,944	140,370	121,650
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	$445,571	$304,492	$199,874

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Expens

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Current income taxes: U.S. federal	$84,686	$26,204	$13,957
Current income taxes: State and local	9,774	4,583	5,118
Current income taxes: Foreign	46,450	13,775	7,190
Total current income taxes	140,910	44,562	26,265
Deferred income taxes: U.S. federal	5,280	31,106	8,994
Deferred income taxes: State and local	-5,720	4,704	-3,488
Deferred income taxes: Foreign	-62,085	-26,773	-10,122
Total deferred income taxes	-62,525	9,037	-4,616
Income tax expense (benefit)	$78,385	$53,599	$21,649

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit))(Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Income taxes at statutory rate	$155,950	$106,572	$69,956
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	9,317	6,004	2,821
Foreign income taxes	-80,937	-66,538	-45,112
Change in valuation allowance	-1,846	5,703	-2,052
Tax contingencies and audit settlements	-4,076	-3,598	-5,911
Other, net	-23	5,456	1,947
Income tax expense (benefit)	$78,385	$53,599	$21,649

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'		'		'
Accounts receivable	$17,346		$12,289		'
Inventories	50,423		38,801		'
Employee benefits	55,479		53,519		'
Accrued expenses and other	72,582		44,289		'
Deductible state tax and interest benefit	7,927		13,119		'
Intangibles	92,164		113,282		'
Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	438,272		247,786		'
Gross deferred tax assets	734,193		523,085		'
Valuation allowance	-375,859		-321,585		-334,215
Net deferred tax assets	358,334		201,500		'
Inventories	-11,140		-8,106		'
Plant and equipment	-413,989		-277,324		'
Intangibles	-208,159		-128,433		'
Other liabilities	-25,387		-7,854		'
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-658,675		-421,717		'
Net deferred tax liability	-300,341	[1]	-220,217	[1]	'
Non-current deferred tax assets	9,183		4,317		'
Current deferred tax liabilities	$11,235		$6,309		'
[1]	This amount includes $9,183 and $4,317 of non-current deferred tax assets which are in deferred income taxes and other non-current assets and $11,235 and $6,309 current deferred tax liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of1

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance as of January 1	$53,835	$46,087
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	3,840	3,142
Additions for tax positions of prior years	15,275	17,006
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	-5,736	-3,571
Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	-6,075	-1,764
Settlements with taxing authorities	-4,594	-7,065
Balance as of December 31	$56,545	$53,835

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 21, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	claim
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Rent expense under operating leases	'	$116,541	$97,587	$103,416
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'	'2013	'	'
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number	2	'	'	'
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Multiple	3	'	'	'
Standby Letters of Credit Related to Various Insurance Contracts and Foreign Vendor Commitments [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors	'	$47,713	$50,540	'
Maximum [Member] | Standby Letters of Credit Related to Various Insurance Contracts and Foreign Vendor Commitments [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'	'
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expiration period for standby letters of credit	'	'2 years	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Summary of Future Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Capital and Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014 capital leases	$771
2015 capital leases	458
2016 capital leases	462
2017 capital leases	266
2018 capital leases	41
Capital leases thereafter	0
Total payments for capital leases	1,998
Less amount representing interest	173
Present value of capitalized lease payments	1,825
2014 operating leases	96,694
2015 operating leases	78,301
2016 operating leases	50,415
2017 operating leases	35,239
2018 operating leases	21,644
Operating leases thereafter	31,132
Total payments for operating leases	313,425
2014 total future payments	97,465
2015 total future payments	78,759
2016 total future payments	50,877
2017 total future payments	35,505
2018 total future payments	21,685
Total future payments due thereafter	31,132
Total future payments due	$315,423

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas2

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Interest	$86,173	$80,985	$119,463
Income taxes	137,650	43,650	34,479
Fair value of assets acquired in acquisition	1,714,462	0	37,486
Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired	-14,577	0	0
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	-942,513	0	-13,389
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions	-313,906	0	0
Noncash investing and financing activities, total	$443,466	$0	$24,097

Segment_reporting_Summary_of_s

Segment reporting (Summary of segment information) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Jun. 29, 2013

Mar. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 29, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

segment

Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

$1,924,104

$1,961,536

$1,976,299

$1,486,815

$1,435,659

$1,473,493

$1,469,793

$1,409,035

$7,348,754

[1]

$5,787,980

[1]

$5,642,258

[1]

Intersegment sales

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-106,660

-90,807

-84,496

Operating income (loss)

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546,931

379,508

315,542

Depreciation and amortization

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308,871

280,293

297,734

Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)

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366,550

208,294

275,573

Assets

8,494,177

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6,303,684

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8,494,177

6,303,684

6,206,228

Long-lived assets

4,437,835

[2]

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3,078,623

[2]

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4,437,835

[2]

3,078,623

[2]

3,087,329

[2]

Number of reporting segments

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3

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Carpet Segment [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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2,986,096

2,912,055

2,927,674

Operating income (loss)

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209,023

158,196

109,874

Depreciation and amortization

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94,314

95,648

90,463

Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)

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158,690

97,972

125,630

Assets

1,786,085

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1,721,214

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1,786,085

1,721,214

1,769,065

Ceramic Segment [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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2,677,058

1,616,383

1,454,316

Operating income (loss)

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209,825

120,951

101,298

Depreciation and amortization

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97,126

41,176

42,723

Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)

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110,750

49,426

66,419

Assets

3,787,785

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1,731,258

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3,787,785

1,731,258

1,732,818

Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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1,792,260

1,350,349

1,344,764

Operating income (loss)

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159,365

126,409

127,147

Depreciation and amortization

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105,907

132,183

151,884

Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)

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88,293

56,605

78,615

Assets

2,716,759

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2,672,389

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2,716,759

2,672,389

2,533,070

Corporate [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Depreciation and amortization

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11,524

11,286

12,664

Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)

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8,817

4,291

4,909

Corporate and Intersegment Eliminations [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Operating income (loss)

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-31,282

-26,048

-22,777

Assets

203,548

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178,823

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203,548

178,823

171,275

North America [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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5,512,182

4,798,804

4,619,771

Long-lived assets

2,332,296

[2]

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1,968,561

[2]

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2,332,296

[2]

1,968,561

[2]

1,996,517

[2]

Rest Of World [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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1,836,572

989,176

1,022,487

Long-lived assets

2,105,539

[2]

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1,110,062

[2]

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2,105,539

[2]

1,110,062

[2]

1,090,812

[2]

Soft Surface [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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2,756,627

[1]

2,696,462

[1]

2,722,113

[1]

Tile [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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2,744,289

[1]

1,676,971

[1]

1,513,210

[1]

Wood [Member]

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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]

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Net sales

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$1,847,838

[1]

$1,414,547

[1]

$1,406,935

[1]

[1]

The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.

[2]

Long-lived assets are composed of property, plant and equipment, net, and goodwill.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Net sales	$1,924,104	$1,961,536	$1,976,299	$1,486,815	$1,435,659	$1,473,493	$1,469,793	$1,409,035	$7,348,754	[1]	$5,787,980	[1]	$5,642,258	[1]
Gross profit	512,797	516,890	514,056	377,066	369,331	372,837	388,464	359,426	1,920,809		1,490,058		1,416,879
Net earnings	$94,651	$119,068	$84,572	$50,495	$66,389	$70,304	$73,188	$40,377	$348,786		$250,258		$173,922
Basic earnings per share	$1.30	$1.64	$1.17	$0.73	$0.96	$1.02	$1.06	$0.59	$4.86		$3.63		$2.53
Diluted earnings per share	$1.29	$1.63	$1.16	$0.72	$0.96	$1.01	$1.06	$0.58	$4.82		$3.61		$2.52
[1]	The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.