Mohawk Industries (MHK) 10-K 27 Feb 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 24, 2015	Jun. 27, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC
Entity Central Index Key	851968
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		73,009,155
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$8,407,591,054

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$97,877	$54,066
Receivables, net	1,081,963	1,062,875
Inventories	1,543,313	1,572,325
Prepaid expenses	225,759	204,034
Deferred income taxes	151,784	147,534
Other current assets	31,574	44,884
Total current assets	3,132,270	3,085,718
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,703,210	2,701,743
Goodwill	1,604,352	1,736,092
Tradenames	622,691	700,592
Other intangible assets, net	79,318	111,010
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	143,703	159,022
Total assets	8,285,544	8,494,177
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	851,305	127,218
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,104,509	1,193,593
Total current liabilities	1,955,814	1,320,811
Deferred income taxes	401,674	445,823
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,402,135	2,132,790
Other long-term liabilities	103,108	124,447
Total liabilities	3,862,731	4,023,871
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; 81,070 and 80,841 shares issued in 2014 and 2013, respectively	811	808
Additional paid-in capital	1,598,887	1,566,985
Retained earnings	3,487,079	2,953,809
Accumulated other comprehensive income (deficit)	-429,321	178,689
Shareholder's equity before treasury stock	4,657,456	4,700,291
Less treasury stock at cost; 8,157 and 8,155 shares in 2014 and 2013, respectively	239,450	239,234
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity	4,418,006	4,461,057
Noncontrolling interest	4,807	9,249
Total stockholders' equity	4,422,813	4,470,306
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$8,285,544	$8,494,177

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	60,000	60,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issues (in shares)	81,070,000	80,841,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	8,157,000	8,155,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$7,803,446	$7,348,754	$5,787,980
Cost of sales	5,649,254	5,427,945	4,297,922
Gross profit	2,154,192	1,920,809	1,490,058
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,381,396	1,373,878	1,110,550
Operating income	772,796	546,931	379,508
Interest expense	98,207	92,246	74,713
Other expense	10,698	9,114	303
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	663,891	445,571	304,492
Income tax expense	131,637	78,385	53,599
Earnings from continuing operations	532,254	367,186	250,893
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $1,050	0	-17,895	0
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	532,254	349,291	250,893
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	289	505	635
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$531,965	$348,786	$250,258
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Income from continuing operations (usd per share)	$7.30	$5.11	$3.63
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	($0.25)	$0
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (usd per share)	$7.30	$4.86	$3.63
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	72,837	71,773	68,988
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Income from continuing operations (usd per share)	$7.25	$5.07	$3.61
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	($0.25)	$0
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (usd per share)	$7.25	$4.82	$3.61
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted	73,363	72,301	69,306

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope1

Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]
Tax benefit from loss from discontinued operations	$1,050

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	$532,254	$349,291	$250,893
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-607,351	18,185	25,685
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	-659	771	-1,591
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-608,010	18,956	24,094
Comprehensive income (loss)	-75,756	368,247	274,987
Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest	289	505	635
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	($76,045)	$367,742	$274,352

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$532,254	$349,291	$250,893
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Restructuring	16,497	69,489	18,564
Loss on sale of discontinued operation	0	12,478	0
Loss on sale of subsidiary	11,954	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	345,570	308,871	280,293
Deferred income taxes	-24,026	-62,525	9,037
Loss on extinguishment of debt	20,001	0	0
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	2,153	1,261	4,782
Stock-based compensation expense	27,961	18,311	14,082
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	-107,705	-96,313	10,888
Inventories	-67,016	-20,211	-17,079
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-49,204	-23,921	39,181
Other assets and prepaid expenses	-30,376	-6,554	-9,864
Other liabilities	-15,875	-25,014	-13,187
Net cash provided by operating activities	662,188	525,163	587,590
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-561,804	-366,550	-208,294
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	19	-443,466	0
Net change in cash from sale of subsidiary	-3,867	0	0
Investment in joint venture	0	0	-7,007
Net cash used in investing activities	-565,652	-810,016	-215,301
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on Senior Credit Facilities	-1,613,484	-3,021,613	-1,711,425
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facilities	1,448,191	3,229,503	1,567,300
Payments on Commercial Paper	-7,424,751	0	0
Proceeds from Commercial Paper	7,726,351	0	0
Repayment of senior notes	-254,445	0	-336,270
Proceeds from asset securitization borrowings	200,000	20,000	280,000
Proceeds from note issuance	0	600,000	0
Payments on other debt	-55,358	-1,745	-3,259
Payments on acquired debt and other financings	-42,954	-964,557	0
Debt issuance costs	0	-7,669	-1,797
Debt extinguishment costs	-18,921	0	0
Purchase of non-controlling interest	0	0	-35,000
Distribution to non-controlling interest	-1,087	0	-423
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	-1,920	-7,468	7,890
Proceeds and net tax benefit from stock transactions	12,828	46,776	16,153
Net cash used in financing activities	-25,550	-106,773	-216,831
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-27,175	-31,980	10,269
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	43,811	-423,606	165,727
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	54,066	477,672	311,945
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$97,877	$54,066	$477,672

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sto

Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Deficit) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$3,415,785	$33,723	$798	$1,248,131	$2,354,765	$135,639	($323,548)	$0
Beginning 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 benefit from stock-based compensation	1,133			1,133
Distribution to noncontrolling interest, net of adjustments		-423
Noncontrolling earnings	635	635
Purchase of noncontrolling interest		-35,000
Tax effect of purchase of noncontrolling interest	708	1,065		708
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 benefit 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
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans, shares							0
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans, including executive share swap	-1,326		3	-1,113			-216
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans, including executive share swap, shares			229				-2
Stock-based compensation expense	27,961			27,961
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation	5,054			5,054
Distribution to noncontrolling interest, net of adjustments	-1,087							-1,087
Noncontrolling earnings	289							289
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	0				1,305			-1,305
Foreign currency translation adjustment on non-controlling interests	-2,339							-2,339
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-607,351					-607,351
Pension prior service cost and actuarial (loss) gain	-659					-659
Net income	531,965				531,965
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$4,422,813	$0	$811	$1,598,887	$3,487,079	($429,321)	($239,450)	$4,807
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			81,070				-8,157

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014, the Company had cash of $97,877 of which $76,771 was held outside the United States. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had cash of $54,066 of which $31,278 was held outside the United States.
	(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. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. 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 $45,487 in 2014, $42,627 in 2013 and $29,175 in 2012.
	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 $4,826 in 2014, $4,307 in 2013 and $6,424 in 2012.
	(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 (deficit). 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, 0 and 891 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are presented in the following table:
		2014			2013		2012
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	531,965		366,681		250,258
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	72,837			71,773		68,988
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares - options and RSU’s to purchase common shares, net	526			528		318
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	73,363			72,301		69,306
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	7.3		5.11		3.63
	Diluted	$	7.25		5.07		3.61
	(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 (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) 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 (loss) by component, net of tax, for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pensions (1)		Total
	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 loss	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	160,661			(928	)	159,733
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) 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
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(607,351		)	(659	)	(608,010	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—		—
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(428,505	)	(816	)	(429,321	)
(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 with a thirteen week fiscal quarter.
(s) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. Under ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization's operations and financial results. Additionally, ASU 2014-08 requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective for fiscal and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Accordingly, the Company plans to adopt the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2015, and is currently assessing the impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This topic converges the guidance within U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards and supersedes ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The new standard requires companies to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard will also result in enhanced disclosures about revenue, provide guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively, and improve guidance for multiple-element arrangements. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period and early application is not permitted. Accordingly, the Company plans to adopt the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2017, and is currently assessing the impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern" (Subtopic 205-40). This is intended to define management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. For each reporting period, management will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date financial statements are issued. The amendments are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted for annual or interim reporting periods for which the financial statements have not previously been issued.  The Company does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 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 positioned the Company as a global leader in ceramic tile. The addition of Marazzi allowed 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 provides 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	276,586
	Other long-term assets	18,499
	Long-term debt, including current portion	(901,773		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(70,090		)
	Deferred tax liability	(135,455		)
	Noncontrolling interest	(6,208		)
	Consideration transferred	$	620,958
	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 $276,586 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. 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 during the year ended December 31, 2013.
	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, 2014		December 31, 2013	31-Dec-12
	Net sales:
	As reported		$	7,803,446	7,348,754	5,787,980
	Pro forma		7,803,446		7,611,235	6,878,589
	Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	531,965	366,681	250,258
	Pro forma		531,965		399,313	243,760
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	7.3	5.11	3.63
	Pro forma		7.3		5.51	3.39
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	7.25	5.07	3.61
	Pro forma		7.25		5.47	3.38
	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 goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. 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 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 panel board 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 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 goodwill allocation of $37,739. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. 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.

Restructuring_Acquisition_and_

Restructuring, Acquisition, and Related Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 including accelerated depreciation and workforce reductions.
	Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively (in thousands):
			2014			2013		2012
	Cost of sales
	Restructuring costs		$	19,795	(a)	36,949	(a)	14,816	(b)
	Acquisition integration-related costs		11,426			12,202		—
	Restructuring and integration-related costs		$	31,221		49,151		14,816
	Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Restructuring costs		$	5,684	(a)	32,540	(a)	3,748	(b)
	Acquisition transaction-related costs		—			14,199		—
	Acquisition integration-related costs		14,697			16,049		—
	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs		$	20,381		62,788		3,748
	(a) The restructuring costs for 2014 and 2013 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 as well as actions related to the Company's acquisition of Marazzi and Spano. In 2014 restructuring costs included accelerated depreciation of $8,962.
	(b) The restructuring costs for 2012 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing operations and administrative functions,
	The restructuring activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively is as follows (in thousands):
		Lease			Asset write-downs		Severance		Other		Total
		impairments							restructuring
									costs
	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
	Provision - Carpet segment	—			—		474		—		474
	Provision - Ceramic segment	—			3,032		1,747		1,098		5,877
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—			8,728		3,258		7,142		19,128
	Provision - Corporate	—			—		—		—		—
	Cash payments	(4,163		)	—		(20,586	)	(7,042	)	(31,791	)
	Non-cash items	—			(11,760	)	—		(1,098	)	(12,858	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	1,741		—		3,037		100		4,878
	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, 2014
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 met 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, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Customers, trade	$	1,081,493	1,076,824
	Income tax receivable	12,301		7,590
	Other	60,772		55,498
		1,154,566		1,139,912
	Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	72,603		77,037
	Receivables, net	$	1,081,963	1,062,875
	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
	2012	$	43,705	—	180,616	186,448	37,873
	2013	37,873		36,992	197,973	195,801	77,037
	2014	77,037		—	252,982	257,416	72,603
	-1	Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	The components of inventories are as follows:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	1,021,188	1,039,478
	Work in process	129,471		129,080
	Raw materials	392,654		403,767
	Total inventories	$	1,543,313	1,572,325

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 2014 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, 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
	Goodwill recognized during the year	$	—			(2,497	)		6,507			4,010
	Currency translation during the year					(62,183	)		(73,567	)		(135,750	)
	Balances as of December 31, 2014
	Goodwill	199,132				1,395,132			1,337,513			2,931,777
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		$	—			863,202			741,150			1,604,352
	During the first quarter of 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of a wood business in the Laminate and Wood segment for $303, resulting in a goodwill allocation of $5,398.
	Intangible assets:
		Tradenames
	Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization:
	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
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	—
	Currency translation during the year	(77,901		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	622,691
		Customer				Patents				Other				Total
		relationships
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	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
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	—				—				—				—
	Amortization during the year	(6,901		)		(17,700		)		(123		)		(24,724		)
	Currency translation during the year	(180		)		(6,780		)		(8		)		(6,968		)
	Balances as of December 31, 2014	$	33,917			$	44,591			$	810			$	79,318
		December 31, 2014
		Cost			Acquisitions			Currency translation			Accumulated amortization			Net Value
	Customer Relationships	$	373,117		—			(180		)	339,020			33,917
	Patents	297,999			—			(6,780		)	246,628			44,591
	Other	1,833			—			(8		)	1,015			810
	Total	$	672,949		$	—		$	(6,968	)	$	586,663		$	79,318
		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
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
	Amortization expense	$	24,724			26,250			57,463
	Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
	2015	$	20,764
	2016	18,370
	2017	16,874
	2018	7,818
2019	4,395

Property_Plant_And_Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014		2013
	Land	$	294,553	325,976
	Buildings and improvements	977,411		1,059,136
	Machinery and equipment	3,324,657		3,166,457
	Furniture and fixtures	121,147		115,954
	Leasehold improvements	63,985		60,289
	Construction in progress	348,460		222,337
		5,130,213		4,950,149
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,427,003		2,248,406
	Net property, plant and equipment	$	2,703,210	2,701,743
	Additions to property, plant and equipment included capitalized interest of $9,202, $8,167 and $4,577 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Depreciation expense was $315,840, $276,432 and $217,393 for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in the property, plant and equipment are capital leases with a cost of $5,477 and $7,207 and accumulated depreciation of $5,313 and $5,817 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt
	Commercial Paper
	On February 28, 2014, the Company entered into definitive documentation to establish a commercial paper program for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States capital markets. Under the program, the Company may issue commercial paper notes from time to time in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 outstanding at any time, subject to availability under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility, which the Company uses as a liquidity backstop. The commercial paper notes will have maturities ranging from one day to 397 days and will not be subject to voluntary prepayment by the Company or redemption prior to maturity. The commercial paper notes will rank pari passu with all of the Company's other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness.
	The proceeds from the sale of commercial paper notes will be available for general corporate purposes. The Company used the initial proceeds from the sale of commercial paper notes to repay borrowings under its 2013 Senior Credit Facility and certain of its industrial revenue bonds. As of December 31, 2014, the amount utilized under the commercial paper program was $301,600 with a weighted-average interest rate and maturity period of 0.70% and 52 days, respectively.
	Senior Credit Facility
	On September 25, 2013, the Company entered into a $1,000,000, 5-year, senior revolving credit facility (the "2013 Senior Credit Facility"). 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. 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 interest rate 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.
	If at any time (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 obligations of the Company and the other Borrowers under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility will be required to be guaranteed by all of the Company's material domestic subsidiaries and all obligations of Borrowers that are foreign subsidiaries will be required to be guaranteed by those foreign subsidiaries of the Company which the Company designates as guarantors.
	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, 2014, amounts utilized under the facility included $195,665 of borrowings and $37,381 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. The Company also considers the outstanding borrowings of $301,600 as of December 31, 2014 under its commercial paper program to be a reduction of the available capacity. Taking the commercial paper borrowings into consideration, the Company has utilized $534,646 under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $465,354 available under the 2013 Senior Credit Facility.
	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 Company. 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. 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.
	On August 15, 2014, the Company purchased for cash approximately $200,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.125% senior notes due January 15, 2016 at a price equal to 107.73% of the principal amount, resulting in a premium to redeeming noteholders of approximately $15,450 and fees of $1,080 associated with the redemption. The premium as well as the fees are included in interest expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations as at December 31, 2014.
	On November 3, 2014, the Company purchased for cash approximately $54,400 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.125% senior notes due January 15, 2016 at a price equal to 106.38% of the principal amount, resulting in a premium to redeeming noteholders of approximately $3,500. The premium is included in interest expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations as at December 31, 2014.
	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"). On September 11, 2014, the Company made certain modifications to its Securitization Facility, which modifications, among other things, increased the aggregate borrowings available under the facility from $300,000 to $500,000 and decreased the interest margins on certain borrowings. Under the terms of the Securitization Facility, certain subsidiaries of the Company sell at a discount certain of their trade accounts receivable (the “Receivables”) to Mohawk Factoring, LLC (“Factoring”) on a revolving basis. The Company has determined that Factoring is a bankruptcy remote subsidiary, meaning that Factoring is a separate legal entity whose assets are available to satisfy the claims of the creditors of Factoring only, not the creditors of the Company or the Company’s other subsidiaries. Factoring may borrow up to $500,000 based on the amount of eligible Receivables owned by Factoring, and Factoring has granted a security interest in all of such Receivables to the third-party lending group as collateral for such borrowings.  Amounts loaned to Factoring 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 0.70% per annum. Factoring also pays a commitment fee at a per annum rate of 0.35% on the unused amount of each lender’s commitment. At December 31, 2014, the amount utilized under the Securitization Facility was $500,000.
	The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
		Fair Value		Carrying	Fair Value	Carrying
				Value		Value
	3.85% senior notes, payable January 31, 2023; interest payable semiannually	$	603,180	600,000	569,400	600,000
	6.125% notes, payable January 15, 2016; interest payable semiannually	677,833		645,555	983,700	900,000
	Commercial paper	301,600		301,600	—	—
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due September 25, 2018	195,665		195,665	364,005	364,005
	Securitization facility	500,000		500,000	300,000	300,000
	Capital leases and other	10,620		10,620	96,003	96,003
	Total debt	2,288,898		2,253,440	2,313,108	2,260,008
	Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	851,305		851,305	127,218	127,218
	Long-term debt, less current portion	$	1,437,593	1,402,135	2,185,890	2,132,790
	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, 2014 are as follows:
	2015	$	810,477
	2016	646,675
	2017	1,067
	2018	191,792
	2019	786
	Thereafter	602,643
		$	2,253,440

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_E

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	16,083	18,012
	Accounts payable, trade	622,360		631,732
	Accrued expenses	269,668		285,560
	Product warranties	29,350		35,818
	Accrued interest	28,365		35,618
	Accrued compensation and benefits	138,683		186,853
	Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,104,509	1,193,593

Product_Warranties

Product Warranties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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:
		2014			2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	35,818		32,930		30,144
	Acquisitions	—			3,389		—
	Warranty claims paid during the period	(51,941		)	(52,011	)	(55,314	)
	Pre-existing warranty accrual adjustments during the year	—			—		—
	Warranty expense during the period	45,473			51,510		58,100
	Balance at end of year	$	29,350		35,818		32,930

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 2012 Incentive Plan (“2012 Plan”), the Company's principal stock compensation plan as of 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.
	Stock Option Plans
	Additional information relating to the Company’s stock option plans follows:
		2014				2013			2012
	Options outstanding at beginning of year	425				995			1,305
	Options granted	—				—			83
	Options exercised	(108		)		(561	)		(277	)
	Options forfeited and expired	(19		)		(9	)		(116	)
	Options outstanding at end of year	298				425			995
	Options exercisable at end of year	257				343			814
	Option prices per share:
	Options granted during the year	$	—			—			66.14
	Options exercised during the year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-93.65			28.37-88.33
	Options forfeited and expired during the year	$ 46.80-93.65				48.50-88.33			46.80-93.65
	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 2014, 2013 and 2012, a total of 0, 3 and 2 shares, respectively, were awarded to the non-employee directors in lieu of cash for their annual retainers.
	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, 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 2 shares at an average price of $139.92 in connection with the the exercise of stock options under the Company's 2012 Incentive Plan. The Company’s purchased common stock for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, of 1 and no shares, respectively. Since the inception of the program, a total of approximately 11,521 shares have been repurchased at an aggregate cost of approximately $335,455. 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.
		2014			2013			2012
	Dividend yield	—	%		—	%		—	%
	Risk-free interest rate	—	%		—	%		1	%
	Volatility	—	%		—	%		47.1	%
	Expected life (years)	0			0			5
	A summary of the Company’s options under the 2002, 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2014, 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, 2013	425			$	71.5
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	(108	)		79.04
	Forfeited and expired	(19	)		73.37
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2014	298			$	68.63			4.2		$	25,803
	Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2014	297			$	68.64			4.2		$	25,772
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2014	257			$	69.24			3.7		$	22,140
	The weighted-average grant-date fair value of an option granted during 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0, $0 and $28.71, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $6,613, $20,101 and $4,226, respectively. Total compensation expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $865 ($548, net of tax), $1,366 ($865, net of tax) and $2,176 ($1,378, 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, 2014 was $205 with a weighted average remaining life of 0.4 years.
	The following table summarizes information about the Company’s stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2014:
		Outstanding									Exercisable
	Exercise price range	Number of			Average		Average				Number of		Average
		shares			life		price				shares		price
	Under $46.80	29,412			4.6		$	37.18			28,412		$	36.85
	$57.34-$57.34	64,495			6.2		57.34				60,495		57.34
	$66.14-$66.14	79,338			7.1		66.14				43,893		66.14
	$74.47-$75.10	13,750			3		74.57				13,750		74.57
	$81.90-$81.90	50,000			0.9		81.9				50,000		81.9
	$83.12-$83.90	27,200			1.1		83.48				27,200		83.48
	$86.51-$86.51	500			1.2		86.51				500		86.51
	$83.12-$88.33	23,575			0.2		88.33				23,575		88.33
	$89.46-$89.46	500			0.5		89.46				500		89.46
	$93.65-$93.65	8,750			2.1		93.65				8,750		93.65
	Total	297,520			4.2		$	68.63			257,075		$	69.24
	Restricted Stock Plans
	A summary of the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2014, 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, 2013	733			$	78.62
	Granted	189			144.75
Released	(189	)		143.89
Forfeited	(8	)		51.32
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2014	725			$	77.84			1.8		$	112,574
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2014	691							1.7		$	107,322
The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $27,096 ($17,165, net of taxes), $16,945 ($10,735, net of taxes) and $11,887 ($7,530, net of taxes) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which has been allocated to selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs granted to employees, net of estimated forfeitures, was $29,738 as of December 31, 2014, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.17 years.
Additional information relating to the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans is as follows:
	2014			2013			2012
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, January 1	733			605			495
Granted	189			301			260
Released	(189	)		(152	)		(140	)
Forfeited	(8	)		(21	)		(10	)
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31	725			733			605
Expected to vest as of December 31	691			683			551

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 $42,681 and $17,654 in 2014, $38,632 and $15,994 in 2013 and $35,986 and $15,046 in 2012, 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. For 2014, the Company determined that the Belgian pension plan no longer qualified as a defined benefit plan. As a result, the activity for the Belgian pension plan has not been included in the following reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014. 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:
		2014			(a)	2013		2012
	Service cost of benefits earned	$	591			2,450		1,870
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	796				1,285		1,367
	Expected return on plan assets	(695		)		(1,094	)	(1,192	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	11				13		(10	)
	Effect of curtailments and settlements	(19		)		—		—
	Net pension expense	$	684			2,654		2,035
	Assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense for the Non-U.S. Plans:
		2014	(a)	2013
	Discount rate	3.50%		3.25%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets	3.27%		3.27%
	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:
		2014			(a)	2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year	$	23,192			37,551
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	(2,822		)		1,813
	Service cost	591				2,450
	Interest cost	796				1,285
	Plan participants contributions	180				886
	Actuarial loss	5,240				(2,952	)
	Benefits paid	(640		)		(1,337	)
	Prior service cost	29				(7	)
	Effect of curtailment and settlement	(22		)		—
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	26,544			39,689
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year	$	20,664			32,558
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	(2,464		)		1,444
	Actual return on plan assets	4,995				(940	)
	Employer contributions	489				2,114
	Benefits paid	(640		)		(1,337	)
	Plan participant contributions	180				886
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	23,224			34,725
	Funded status of the plans:
	Ending funded status	$	(3,320	)		(4,964	)
	Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheets:
	Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)	$	(3,320	)		(4,964	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,450				157
	Net amount recognized	$	(1,870	)		(4,807	)
	(a) Belgian pension plan has not been included in the reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The Company’s net amount recognized in other comprehensive income related to actuarial gains (losses) was $(659), $771 and $(1,591) for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation for the Non-U.S. Plans were as follows:
		2014	(a)	2013
	Discount rate	2.25%		3.50%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	1.80%		2.00%
	(a) Belgian pension plan has not been included in the reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	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,			(a)	December 31,
		2014				2013
	Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	23,570			21,579
	Accumulated benefit obligation	22,020				20,302
	Fair value of plan assets	20,321				18,934
	Plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	2,974			18,110
	Accumulated benefit obligation	2,880				15,554
	Fair value of plan assets	2,902				15,791
(a) Belgian pension plan has not been included in the reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans are as follows:
2015		$	636
2016		628
2017		630
2018		645
2019		718
Thereafter		4,159
The Company expects to make cash contributions of $489 to the Non-U.S. Plans in 2015.
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, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
	2014				2013
Non-U.S. Plans:
Insurance contracts (100%)	$	23,224			34,725
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, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Expense (Income)	Other Expense (Income)
	Following is a summary of other expense (income):
		2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency losses (gains)	$	6,869	9,531		(5,599	)
	All other, net	3,829		(417	)	5,902
	Total other expense	$	10,698	9,114		303

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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:
		2014			2013		2012
	United States	$	331,553		288,627		164,122
	Foreign	332,338			156,944		140,370
	Earnings before income taxes	$	663,891		445,571		304,492
	Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following:
		2014			2013		2012
	Current income taxes:
	U.S. federal	$	100,826		84,686		26,204
	State and local	13,686			9,774		4,583
	Foreign	41,151			46,450		13,775
	Total current	155,663			140,910		44,562
	Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. federal	31,052			5,280		31,106
	State and local	(3,473		)	(5,720	)	4,704
	Foreign	(51,605		)	(62,085	)	(26,773	)
	Total deferred	(24,026		)	(62,525	)	9,037
	Total	$	131,637		78,385		53,599
	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:
		2014			2013		2012
	Income taxes at statutory rate	$	232,362		155,950		106,572
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	9,239			9,317		6,004
	Foreign income taxes	(89,385		)	(80,937	)	(66,538	)
	Change in valuation allowance	(6,482		)	(1,846	)	5,703
	Tax contingencies and audit settlements	(7,882		)	(4,076	)	(3,598	)
	Other, net	(6,215		)	(23	)	5,456
		$	131,637		78,385		53,599
	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, 2014 and 2013 are presented below:
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable	$	12,454		17,346
	Inventories	53,120			50,423
	Employee benefits	58,461			55,479
	Accrued expenses and other	62,287			72,582
	Deductible state tax and interest benefit	7,067			7,927
	Intangibles	62,079			92,164
	Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	432,906			438,272
	Gross deferred tax assets	688,374			734,193
	Valuation allowance	(300,472		)	(375,859	)
	Net deferred tax assets	387,902			358,334
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventories	(4,224		)	(11,140	)
	Plant and equipment	(422,350		)	(413,989	)
	Intangibles	(194,717		)	(208,159	)
	Other liabilities	(19,564		)	(25,387	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(640,855		)	(658,675	)
	Net deferred tax liability (1)	$	(252,953	)	(300,341	)
	-1	This amount includes $6,027 and $9,183 of non-current deferred tax assets which are in deferred income taxes and other non-current assets and $9,090 and $11,235 current deferred tax liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2014, and 2013 is $300,472 and $375,859 , respectively. The valuation allowance as of December 31, 2014 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 2014 valuation allowance was a decrease of $75,387 which includes ($39,243) related to foreign currency translation and ($61,148) related to the disposal of a subsidiary. The total change in the 2013 valuation allowance was an increase of $54,274, which includes $12,471 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, 2014, the Company has state net operating loss carry forwards and state tax credits with potential tax benefits of $65,041, net of federal income tax benefit; these carry forwards expire over various periods based on taxing jurisdiction. A valuation allowance totaling $51,987 has been recorded against these state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014. In addition, as of December 31, 2014, the Company has net operating loss carry forwards in various foreign jurisdictions with potential tax benefits of $367,864. A valuation allowance totaling $189,883 has been recorded against these deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2014.
	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, 2014, the Company had not provided federal income taxes on earnings of approximately $1,385,000 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.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is $49,599, excluding interest and penalties. If the Company were to prevail on all uncertain tax positions, $22,490 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:
		2014			2013
	Balance as of January 1	$	56,545		53,835
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	3,424			3,840
	Additions for tax positions of prior years	219			15,275
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—			(5,736	)
	Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	(4,925		)	(6,075	)
	Settlements with taxing authorities	(919		)	(4,594	)
Effects of foreign currency translation	(4,745		)	—
Balance as of December 31	$	49,599		56,545
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, 2014 and 2013, the Company has $9,409 and $13,890, 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, 2014 , 2013 and 2012, the Company accrued interest and penalties through the consolidated statements of operations of $(3,579), $74 and $(1,585), respectively.
The Company believes that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $14,746 within the next twelve months. The Company has effectively settled all Federal income tax matters related to years prior to 2010. Various other state and foreign income tax returns are open to examination for various years.
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.
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 brought these two years before the Court of First Instance in Bruges.
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 filed formal protests during the first quarter of 2014, refuting the Belgian tax authority's position for each of the years assessed. In the quarter ended June 28, 2014, the Company received a formal assessment for the year ended December 31, 2008, totaling €30,131, against which the Company also submitted its formal protest. All 4 additional years have been brought before the Court of First Appeal in November 2014.
In January of 2015, the Company met with the Court of First Appeal in Bruges and agreed with the Belgium tax authorities to consolidate and argue the issues regarding the years 2005 and 2009, and apply the ruling to all of the open years (to the extent there are no additional facts/procedural arguments in the other years).
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.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	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
	2015	$	441	96,873	97,314
	2016	448		69,875	70,323
	2017	323		51,811	52,134
	2018	26		32,985	33,011
	2019	10		21,164	21,174
	Thereafter	—		24,404	24,404
	Total payments	1,248		297,112	298,360
	Less amount representing interest	103
	Present value of capitalized lease payments	$	1,145
	Rental expense under operating leases was $114,529, $116,541 and $97,587 in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company had approximately $37,381 and $47,713 in standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, 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 damages allegedly suffered as a result of alleged overcharges in the price of polyurethane foam products from at least 1999 to the present. The direct purchaser class currently claims damages from all of the defendants named in the lawsuit of up to approximately $867,400 which amount will be reduced by the value of claims made by plaintiffs that opt out of the class. Any damages actually awarded at trial are subject to being tripled under US antitrust laws. The amount of damages in the remaining cases varies or has not yet been specified by the plaintiffs. 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 denied all defendants’ motions to dismiss. On April 9, 2014, the Court certified the direct and indirect purchaser classes. The Company sought permission to appeal the certification order on April 24, 2014, and the petition was denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on September 29, 2014. The Company has appealed the District Court’s certification order to the United States Supreme Court; this appeal is pending. Fact discovery in almost all cases is now complete and, in August 2014, the Company and other defendants filed motions for summary judgment against the direct purchaser class. In February 2015, the Court denied all summary judgment motions. The first trial (for the direct purchaser class action) is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2015.
	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 has reached an agreement in principle to settle the Canadian actions, but the settlement has not yet been finalized.
	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, 2014
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:
		2014			2013			2012
	Net cash paid (received) during the years for:
	Interest	$	109,451		86,173			80,985
	Income taxes	$	148,991		137,650			43,650
	Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	7,267		1,714,462			—
	Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired	—			(14,577		)	—
	Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(7,286		)	(942,513		)	—
	Shares issued for acquisitions	—			(313,906		)	—
		$	(19	)	$	443,466		—

Segment_Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	Segment information is as follows:
		2014			2013		2012
	Net sales:
	Carpet	$	3,013,948		2,986,096		2,912,055
	Ceramic	3,015,279			2,677,058		1,616,383
	Laminate and Wood	1,890,567			1,792,260		1,350,349
	Intersegment sales	(116,348		)	(106,660	)	(90,807	)
		$	7,803,446		7,348,754		5,787,980
	Operating income (loss):
	Carpet	$	255,938		209,023		158,196
	Ceramic	351,113			209,825		120,951
	Laminate and Wood	194,734			159,365		126,409
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(28,989		)	(31,282	)	(26,048	)
		$	772,796		546,931		379,508
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Carpet	$	99,407		94,314		95,648
	Ceramic	120,121			97,126		41,176
	Laminate and Wood	115,360			105,907		132,183
	Corporate	10,682			11,524		11,286
		$	345,570		308,871		280,293
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions):
	Carpet	$	228,590		158,690		97,972
	Ceramic	192,642			110,750		49,426
	Laminate and Wood	131,296			88,293		56,605
	Corporate	9,276			8,817		4,291
		$	561,804		366,550		208,294
	Assets:
	Carpet	$	1,986,081		1,786,085		1,721,214
	Ceramic	3,542,594			3,787,785		1,731,258
	Laminate and Wood	2,542,566			2,716,759		2,672,389
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	214,303			203,548		178,823
		$	8,285,544		8,494,177		6,303,684
	Geographic net sales:
	North America	$	5,547,867		5,512,182		4,798,804
	Rest of world	2,255,579			1,836,572		989,176
		$	7,803,446		7,348,754		5,787,980
	Long-lived assets (1):
	North America	$	2,513,977		2,332,296		1,968,561
	Rest of world	1,793,585			2,105,539		1,110,062
		$	4,307,562		4,437,835		3,078,623
	Net sales by product categories (2):
	Soft surface	$	2,764,370		2,756,627		2,696,462
	Tile	3,087,895			2,744,289		1,676,971
	Laminate and wood	1,951,181			1,847,838		1,414,547
		$	7,803,446		7,348,754		5,787,980
	-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 Laminate and wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	The supplemental quarterly financial data are as follows:
		Quarters Ended
		March 29,		June 28,	September 27,	December 31,
		2014		2014	2014	2014
	Net sales	$	1,813,095	2,048,247	1,990,658	1,951,446
	Gross profit	481,355		574,812	556,422	541,603
	Net earnings	81,081		152,750	151,266	146,868
	Basic earnings per share	1.11		2.1	2.08	2.01
	Diluted earnings per share	1.11		2.08	2.06	2
		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

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. 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.
	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.
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 (deficit). 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.
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 (Loss)
	Comprehensive income (loss) 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 with a thirteen week fiscal quarter.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	(s) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. Under ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization's operations and financial results. Additionally, ASU 2014-08 requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations. ASU 2014-08 is effective for fiscal and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Accordingly, the Company plans to adopt the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2015, and is currently assessing the impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This topic converges the guidance within U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards and supersedes ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The new standard requires companies to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard will also result in enhanced disclosures about revenue, provide guidance for transactions that were not previously addressed comprehensively, and improve guidance for multiple-element arrangements. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period and early application is not permitted. Accordingly, the Company plans to adopt the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2017, and is currently assessing the impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern" (Subtopic 205-40). This is intended to define management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. For each reporting period, management will be required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about a company's ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date financial statements are issued. The amendments are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application is permitted for annual or interim reporting periods for which the financial statements have not previously been issued.  The Company does not expect that the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its financial statements.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
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:
		2014			2013		2012
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	531,965		366,681		250,258
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	72,837			71,773		68,988
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares - options and RSU’s to purchase common shares, net	526			528		318
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	73,363			72,301		69,306
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	7.3		5.11		3.63
	Diluted	$	7.25		5.07		3.61
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pensions (1)		Total
	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 loss	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	160,661			(928	)	159,733
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) 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
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(607,351		)	(659	)	(608,010	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	—			—		—
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(428,505	)	(816	)	(429,321	)
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13).

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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	276,586
	Other long-term assets	18,499
	Long-term debt, including current portion	(901,773		)
	Other long-term liabilities	(70,090		)
	Deferred tax liability	(135,455		)
	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, 2014		December 31, 2013	31-Dec-12
	Net sales:
	As reported		$	7,803,446	7,348,754	5,787,980
	Pro forma		7,803,446		7,611,235	6,878,589
	Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	531,965	366,681	250,258
	Pro forma		531,965		399,313	243,760
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	7.3	5.11	3.63
	Pro forma		7.3		5.51	3.39
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
	As reported		$	7.25	5.07	3.61
	Pro forma		7.25		5.47	3.38

Restructuring_Acquisition_and_1

Restructuring, Acquisition, and Integration-Related Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively (in thousands):
			2014			2013		2012
	Cost of sales
	Restructuring costs		$	19,795	(a)	36,949	(a)	14,816	(b)
	Acquisition integration-related costs		11,426			12,202		—
	Restructuring and integration-related costs		$	31,221		49,151		14,816
	Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Restructuring costs		$	5,684	(a)	32,540	(a)	3,748	(b)
	Acquisition transaction-related costs		—			14,199		—
	Acquisition integration-related costs		14,697			16,049		—
	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs		$	20,381		62,788		3,748
	(a) The restructuring costs for 2014 and 2013 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 as well as actions related to the Company's acquisition of Marazzi and Spano. In 2014 restructuring costs included accelerated depreciation of $8,962.
	(b) The restructuring costs for 2012 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing operations and administrative functions,
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	The restructuring activity for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively is as follows (in thousands):
		Lease			Asset write-downs		Severance		Other		Total
		impairments							restructuring
									costs
	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
	Provision - Carpet segment	—			—		474		—		474
	Provision - Ceramic segment	—			3,032		1,747		1,098		5,877
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—			8,728		3,258		7,142		19,128
	Provision - Corporate	—			—		—		—		—
	Cash payments	(4,163		)	—		(20,586	)	(7,042	)	(31,791	)
	Non-cash items	—			(11,760	)	—		(1,098	)	(12,858	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	1,741		—		3,037		100		4,878

Receivables_Tables

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Net Components Of Receivables
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Customers, trade	$	1,081,493	1,076,824
	Income tax receivable	12,301		7,590
	Other	60,772		55,498
		1,154,566		1,139,912
	Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	72,603		77,037
	Receivables, net	$	1,081,963	1,062,875
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
	2012	$	43,705	—	180,616	186,448	37,873
	2013	37,873		36,992	197,973	195,801	77,037
	2014	77,037		—	252,982	257,416	72,603
	-1	Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Net components of inventories	The components of inventories are as follows:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	1,021,188	1,039,478
	Work in process	129,471		129,080
	Raw materials	392,654		403,767
	Total inventories	$	1,543,313	1,572,325

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill
		Carpet				Ceramic			Laminate and Wood			Total
	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
	Goodwill recognized during the year	$	—			(2,497	)		6,507			4,010
	Currency translation during the year					(62,183	)		(73,567	)		(135,750	)
	Balances as of December 31, 2014
	Goodwill	199,132				1,395,132			1,337,513			2,931,777
	Accumulated impairments losses	(199,132		)		(531,930	)		(596,363	)		(1,327,425	)
		$	—			863,202			741,150			1,604,352
Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization
		Tradenames
	Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization:
	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
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	—
	Currency translation during the year	(77,901		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	622,691
Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization
		Customer				Patents				Other				Total
		relationships
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	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
	Intangible assets acquired during the year	—				—				—				—
	Amortization during the year	(6,901		)		(17,700		)		(123		)		(24,724		)
	Currency translation during the year	(180		)		(6,780		)		(8		)		(6,968		)
	Balances as of December 31, 2014	$	33,917			$	44,591			$	810			$	79,318
		December 31, 2014
		Cost			Acquisitions			Currency translation			Accumulated amortization			Net Value
	Customer Relationships	$	373,117		—			(180		)	339,020			33,917
	Patents	297,999			—			(6,780		)	246,628			44,591
	Other	1,833			—			(8		)	1,015			810
	Total	$	672,949		$	—		$	(6,968	)	$	586,663		$	79,318
		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
Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014				2013			2012
	Amortization expense	$	24,724			26,250			57,463
Schedule of expected amortization expense	Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 are as follows:
	2015	$	20,764
	2016	18,370
	2017	16,874
	2018	7,818
	2019	4,395

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_T

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary Of Property, Plant And Equipment	Following is a summary of property, plant and equipment:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Land	$	294,553	325,976
	Buildings and improvements	977,411		1,059,136
	Machinery and equipment	3,324,657		3,166,457
	Furniture and fixtures	121,147		115,954
	Leasehold improvements	63,985		60,289
	Construction in progress	348,460		222,337
		5,130,213		4,950,149
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,427,003		2,248,406
	Net property, plant and equipment	$	2,703,210	2,701,743

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows:
		December 31, 2014			December 31, 2013
		Fair Value		Carrying	Fair Value	Carrying
				Value		Value
	3.85% senior notes, payable January 31, 2023; interest payable semiannually	$	603,180	600,000	569,400	600,000
	6.125% notes, payable January 15, 2016; interest payable semiannually	677,833		645,555	983,700	900,000
	Commercial paper	301,600		301,600	—	—
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due September 25, 2018	195,665		195,665	364,005	364,005
	Securitization facility	500,000		500,000	300,000	300,000
	Capital leases and other	10,620		10,620	96,003	96,003
	Total debt	2,288,898		2,253,440	2,313,108	2,260,008
	Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	851,305		851,305	127,218	127,218
	Long-term debt, less current portion	$	1,437,593	1,402,135	2,185,890	2,132,790
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The aggregate maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	2015	$	810,477
	2016	646,675
	2017	1,067
	2018	191,792
	2019	786
	Thereafter	602,643
		$	2,253,440

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_E1

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
		December 31, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	16,083	18,012
	Accounts payable, trade	622,360		631,732
	Accrued expenses	269,668		285,560
	Product warranties	29,350		35,818
	Accrued interest	28,365		35,618
	Accrued compensation and benefits	138,683		186,853
	Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,104,509	1,193,593

Product_Warranties_Tables

Product Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Provision for warranty obligations	Product warranties are as follows:
		2014			2013		2012
	Balance at beginning of year	$	35,818		32,930		30,144
	Acquisitions	—			3,389		—
	Warranty claims paid during the period	(51,941		)	(52,011	)	(55,314	)
	Pre-existing warranty accrual adjustments during the year	—			—		—
	Warranty expense during the period	45,473			51,510		58,100
	Balance at end of year	$	29,350		35,818		32,930

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Stock Option Plans Activity	Additional information relating to the Company’s stock option plans follows:
		2014				2013			2012
	Options outstanding at beginning of year	425				995			1,305
	Options granted	—				—			83
	Options exercised	(108		)		(561	)		(277	)
	Options forfeited and expired	(19		)		(9	)		(116	)
	Options outstanding at end of year	298				425			995
	Options exercisable at end of year	257				343			814
	Option prices per share:
	Options granted during the year	$	—			—			66.14
	Options exercised during the year	$ 28.37-93.65				28.37-93.65			28.37-88.33
	Options forfeited and expired during the year	$ 46.80-93.65				48.50-88.33			46.80-93.65
	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.
		2014			2013			2012
	Dividend yield	—	%		—	%		—	%
	Risk-free interest rate	—	%		—	%		1	%
	Volatility	—	%		—	%		47.1	%
	Expected life (years)	0			0			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, 2014, 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, 2013	425			$	71.5
	Granted	—			—
	Exercised	(108	)		79.04
	Forfeited and expired	(19	)		73.37
	Options outstanding, December 31, 2014	298			$	68.63			4.2		$	25,803
	Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2014	297			$	68.64			4.2		$	25,772
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2014	257			$	69.24			3.7		$	22,140
Summary Of Stock Options By Exercise Price Range	The following table summarizes information about the Company’s stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2014:
		Outstanding									Exercisable
	Exercise price range	Number of			Average		Average				Number of		Average
		shares			life		price				shares		price
	Under $46.80	29,412			4.6		$	37.18			28,412		$	36.85
	$57.34-$57.34	64,495			6.2		57.34				60,495		57.34
	$66.14-$66.14	79,338			7.1		66.14				43,893		66.14
	$74.47-$75.10	13,750			3		74.57				13,750		74.57
	$81.90-$81.90	50,000			0.9		81.9				50,000		81.9
	$83.12-$83.90	27,200			1.1		83.48				27,200		83.48
	$86.51-$86.51	500			1.2		86.51				500		86.51
	$83.12-$88.33	23,575			0.2		88.33				23,575		88.33
	$89.46-$89.46	500			0.5		89.46				500		89.46
	$93.65-$93.65	8,750			2.1		93.65				8,750		93.65
	Total	297,520			4.2		$	68.63			257,075		$	69.24
Summary Of RSUs Under The 2007 Plan	A summary of the Company’s RSUs under the 2007 and 2012 Plans as of December 31, 2014, 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, 2013	733			$	78.62
	Granted	189			144.75
	Released	(189	)		143.89
	Forfeited	(8	)		51.32
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2014	725			$	77.84			1.8		$	112,574
	Expected to vest as of December 31, 2014	691							1.7		$	107,322
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:
		2014			2013			2012
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, January 1	733			605			495
	Granted	189			301			260
	Released	(189	)		(152	)		(140	)
	Forfeited	(8	)		(21	)		(10	)
	Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31	725			733			605
	Expected to vest as of December 31	691			683			551

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
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:
		2014			(a)	2013		2012
	Service cost of benefits earned	$	591			2,450		1,870
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	796				1,285		1,367
	Expected return on plan assets	(695		)		(1,094	)	(1,192	)
	Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	11				13		(10	)
	Effect of curtailments and settlements	(19		)		—		—
	Net pension expense	$	684			2,654		2,035
Assumptions Used For Non-U.S. Plans	Assumptions used to determine net periodic pension expense for the Non-U.S. Plans:
		2014	(a)	2013
	Discount rate	3.50%		3.25%
	Expected rate of return on plan assets	3.27%		3.27%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	2.00%		2.00%
	Assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation for the Non-U.S. Plans were as follows:
		2014	(a)	2013
	Discount rate	2.25%		3.50%
	Rate of compensation increase	2.00%-4.00%		2.00%-4.00%
	Underlying inflation rate	1.80%		2.00%
	(a) Belgian pension plan has not been included in the reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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:
		2014			(a)	2013
	Change in benefit obligation:
	Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year	$	23,192			37,551
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	(2,822		)		1,813
	Service cost	591				2,450
	Interest cost	796				1,285
	Plan participants contributions	180				886
	Actuarial loss	5,240				(2,952	)
	Benefits paid	(640		)		(1,337	)
	Prior service cost	29				(7	)
	Effect of curtailment and settlement	(22		)		—
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	26,544			39,689
	Change in plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year	$	20,664			32,558
	Cumulative foreign exchange effect	(2,464		)		1,444
	Actual return on plan assets	4,995				(940	)
	Employer contributions	489				2,114
	Benefits paid	(640		)		(1,337	)
	Plan participant contributions	180				886
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	23,224			34,725
	Funded status of the plans:
	Ending funded status	$	(3,320	)		(4,964	)
	Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheets:
	Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)	$	(3,320	)		(4,964	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,450				157
	Net amount recognized	$	(1,870	)		(4,807	)
	(a) Belgian pension plan has not been included in the reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014.
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,			(a)	December 31,
		2014				2013
	Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	23,570			21,579
	Accumulated benefit obligation	22,020				20,302
	Fair value of plan assets	20,321				18,934
	Plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations:
	Projected benefit obligation	$	2,974			18,110
	Accumulated benefit obligation	2,880				15,554
	Fair value of plan assets	2,902				15,791
	(a) Belgian pension plan has not been included in the reported results for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	Estimated future benefit payments for the Non-U.S. Plans are as follows:
	2015		$	636
	2016		628
	2017		630
	2018		645
	2019		718
	Thereafter		4,159
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, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		2014				2013
	Non-U.S. Plans:
	Insurance contracts (100%)	$	23,224			34,725

Other_Expense_Income_Tables

Other Expense (Income) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Summary of other expense (income)	Following is a summary of other expense (income):
		2014		2013		2012
	Foreign currency losses (gains)	$	6,869	9,531		(5,599	)
	All other, net	3,829		(417	)	5,902
	Total other expense	$	10,698	9,114		303

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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:
		2014			2013		2012
	United States	$	331,553		288,627		164,122
	Foreign	332,338			156,944		140,370
	Earnings before income taxes	$	663,891		445,571		304,492
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 consists of the following:
		2014			2013		2012
	Current income taxes:
	U.S. federal	$	100,826		84,686		26,204
	State and local	13,686			9,774		4,583
	Foreign	41,151			46,450		13,775
	Total current	155,663			140,910		44,562
	Deferred income taxes:
	U.S. federal	31,052			5,280		31,106
	State and local	(3,473		)	(5,720	)	4,704
	Foreign	(51,605		)	(62,085	)	(26,773	)
	Total deferred	(24,026		)	(62,525	)	9,037
	Total	$	131,637		78,385		53,599
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:
		2014			2013		2012
	Income taxes at statutory rate	$	232,362		155,950		106,572
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	9,239			9,317		6,004
	Foreign income taxes	(89,385		)	(80,937	)	(66,538	)
	Change in valuation allowance	(6,482		)	(1,846	)	5,703
	Tax contingencies and audit settlements	(7,882		)	(4,076	)	(3,598	)
	Other, net	(6,215		)	(23	)	5,456
		$	131,637		78,385		53,599
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, 2014 and 2013 are presented below:
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts receivable	$	12,454		17,346
	Inventories	53,120			50,423
	Employee benefits	58,461			55,479
	Accrued expenses and other	62,287			72,582
	Deductible state tax and interest benefit	7,067			7,927
	Intangibles	62,079			92,164
	Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	432,906			438,272
	Gross deferred tax assets	688,374			734,193
	Valuation allowance	(300,472		)	(375,859	)
	Net deferred tax assets	387,902			358,334
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Inventories	(4,224		)	(11,140	)
	Plant and equipment	(422,350		)	(413,989	)
	Intangibles	(194,717		)	(208,159	)
	Other liabilities	(19,564		)	(25,387	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(640,855		)	(658,675	)
	Net deferred tax liability (1)	$	(252,953	)	(300,341	)
	-1	This amount includes $6,027 and $9,183 of non-current deferred tax assets which are in deferred income taxes and other non-current assets and $9,090 and $11,235 current deferred tax liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		2014			2013
	Balance as of January 1	$	56,545		53,835
	Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	3,424			3,840
	Additions for tax positions of prior years	219			15,275
	Reductions for tax positions of prior years	—			(5,736	)
	Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	(4,925		)	(6,075	)
	Settlements with taxing authorities	(919		)	(4,594	)
	Effects of foreign currency translation	(4,745		)	—
	Balance as of December 31	$	49,599		56,545

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital and Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	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
	2015	$	441	96,873	97,314
	2016	448		69,875	70,323
	2017	323		51,811	52,134
	2018	26		32,985	33,011
	2019	10		21,164	21,174
	Thereafter	—		24,404	24,404
	Total payments	1,248		297,112	298,360
	Less amount representing interest	103
	Present value of capitalized lease payments	$	1,145

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas1

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Disclosures Of Cash Flow Information	Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information are as follows:
		2014			2013			2012
	Net cash paid (received) during the years for:
	Interest	$	109,451		86,173			80,985
	Income taxes	$	148,991		137,650			43,650
	Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
	Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	$	7,267		1,714,462			—
	Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired	—			(14,577		)	—
	Liabilities assumed in acquisition	(7,286		)	(942,513		)	—
	Shares issued for acquisitions	—			(313,906		)	—
		$	(19	)	$	443,466		—

Segment_reporting_Tables

Segment reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of segment information	Segment information is as follows:
		2014			2013		2012
	Net sales:
	Carpet	$	3,013,948		2,986,096		2,912,055
	Ceramic	3,015,279			2,677,058		1,616,383
	Laminate and Wood	1,890,567			1,792,260		1,350,349
	Intersegment sales	(116,348		)	(106,660	)	(90,807	)
		$	7,803,446		7,348,754		5,787,980
	Operating income (loss):
	Carpet	$	255,938		209,023		158,196
	Ceramic	351,113			209,825		120,951
	Laminate and Wood	194,734			159,365		126,409
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(28,989		)	(31,282	)	(26,048	)
		$	772,796		546,931		379,508
	Depreciation and amortization:
	Carpet	$	99,407		94,314		95,648
	Ceramic	120,121			97,126		41,176
	Laminate and Wood	115,360			105,907		132,183
	Corporate	10,682			11,524		11,286
		$	345,570		308,871		280,293
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions):
	Carpet	$	228,590		158,690		97,972
	Ceramic	192,642			110,750		49,426
	Laminate and Wood	131,296			88,293		56,605
	Corporate	9,276			8,817		4,291
		$	561,804		366,550		208,294
	Assets:
	Carpet	$	1,986,081		1,786,085		1,721,214
	Ceramic	3,542,594			3,787,785		1,731,258
	Laminate and Wood	2,542,566			2,716,759		2,672,389
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	214,303			203,548		178,823
		$	8,285,544		8,494,177		6,303,684
	Geographic net sales:
	North America	$	5,547,867		5,512,182		4,798,804
	Rest of world	2,255,579			1,836,572		989,176
		$	7,803,446		7,348,754		5,787,980
	Long-lived assets (1):
	North America	$	2,513,977		2,332,296		1,968,561
	Rest of world	1,793,585			2,105,539		1,110,062
		$	4,307,562		4,437,835		3,078,623
	Net sales by product categories (2):
	Soft surface	$	2,764,370		2,756,627		2,696,462
	Tile	3,087,895			2,744,289		1,676,971
	Laminate and wood	1,951,181			1,847,838		1,414,547
		$	7,803,446		7,348,754		5,787,980
	-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 Laminate and 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, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Quarterly Financial Data	The supplemental quarterly financial data are as follows:
		Quarters Ended
		March 29,		June 28,	September 27,	December 31,
		2014		2014	2014	2014
	Net sales	$	1,813,095	2,048,247	1,990,658	1,951,446
	Gross profit	481,355		574,812	556,422	541,603
	Net earnings	81,081		152,750	151,266	146,868
	Basic earnings per share	1.11		2.1	2.08	2.01
	Diluted earnings per share	1.11		2.08	2.06	2
		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

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$97,877	$54,066	$477,672	$311,945
Advertising and promotion expenses	45,487	42,627	29,175
Co-op advertising expenses	4,826	4,307	6,424
Securities excluded from computation of earnings per share amount	0	0	891
Non-US [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$76,771	$31,278
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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$531,965	$366,681	$250,258
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	72,837	71,773	68,988
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares-options and RSU's to purchase common shares, net (in shares)	526	528	318
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	73,363	72,301	69,306
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic (usd per share)	$7.30	$5.11	$3.63
Diluted (usd per share)	$7.25	$5.07	$3.61

Summary_of_Siginificant_Accoun

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$178,689	$159,733	$135,639
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-608,010	18,956	24,094
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Ending balance	-429,321	178,689	159,733
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	178,846	160,661	134,976
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-607,351	18,185	25,685
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Ending balance	-428,505	178,846	160,661
Pensions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance	-157	-928	663
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-659	771	-1,591
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	0
Ending balance	($816)	($157)	($928)

Acquisitions_Narrative_Details

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 10, 2013	3-May-13	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$1,736,092			$1,604,352	$1,385,771
Marrazzi Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Enterprise value	1,522,731
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
Acquisition related costs		15,660
Goodwill	276,586
Inventory step up, amortization		31,041
Pergo [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Enterprise value			145,000
Intangible assets subject to amortization			15,188
Goodwill			18,456
Spano Invest NV [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Enterprise value				160,000
Goodwill				37,739
3.85% Senior Notes Due February 1,2023 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage					3.85%		3.85%
Customer Relationships [Member] | Marrazzi Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization	21,792
Intangible assets subject to amortization, useful life	10 years
Trademarks [Member] | Marrazzi Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tradenames	215,357
Trademarks [Member] | Pergo [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tradenames			16,834
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs		14,199			0	0
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] | Marrazzi Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs		14,199
Other Expense [Member] | Marrazzi Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs		$1,461

Acquisitions_Assets_Acquired_a

Acquisitions (Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 03, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$1,604,352	$1,736,092	$1,385,771
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
Equity method investments	32
Goodwill	276,586
Other long-term assets	18,499
Long-term debt, including current portion	-901,773
Other long-term liabilities	-70,090
Deferred tax liability	-135,455
Noncontrolling interest	-6,208
Consideration transferred	620,958
Marrazzi Group [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Customer relationships	21,792
Marrazzi Group [Member] | Trademarks [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Tradenames	$215,357

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, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net sales:
As reported	$1,951,446	$1,990,658	$2,048,247	$1,813,095	$1,924,104	$1,961,536	$1,976,299	$1,486,815	$7,803,446	$7,348,754	$5,787,980
Pro forma									7,803,446	7,611,235	6,878,589
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
As reported									531,965	366,681	250,258
Pro forma									$531,965	$399,313	$243,760
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
Basic (usd per share)									$7.30	$5.11	$3.63
Pro forma (usd per share)									$7.30	$5.51	$3.39
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
Diluted (usd per share)									$7.25	$5.07	$3.61
Pro forma (usd per share)									$7.25	$5.47	$3.38

Restructuring_and_IntegrationR

Restructuring and Integration-Related Costs by Type of Cost (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and integration-related costs	$16,497	$69,489	$18,564
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	19,795	36,949	14,816
Acquisition integration-related costs	11,426	12,202	0
Restructuring and integration-related costs, including accelerated depreciation	31,221
Restructuring and integration-related costs		49,151	14,816
Accelerated depreciation included in restructuring costs	8,962
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	5,684	32,540	3,748
Acquisition integration-related costs	14,697	16,049	0
Acquisition transaction-related costs	0	14,199	0
Restructuring and integration-related costs, including accelerated depreciation	20,381
Restructuring and integration-related costs		$62,788	$3,748

Restructuring_Acquisition_and_2

Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration-Related Costs Restructuring Reserve (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$24,048	$10,355
Provision	16,497	69,489	18,564
Cash payments	-31,791	-42,268
Non-cash items	-12,858	-13,528
Ending balance	4,878	24,048	10,355
Remaining period restructuring costs to be paid	4 years
Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	5,904	7,457
Cash payments	-4,163	-2,873
Non-cash items	0	0
Ending balance	1,741	5,904
Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	0
Cash payments	0	0
Non-cash items	-11,760	-1,801
Ending balance	0	0
Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	18,144	2,898
Cash payments	-20,586	-26,196
Non-cash items	0	0
Ending balance	3,037	18,144
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	0
Cash payments	-7,042	-13,199
Non-cash items	-1,098	-11,727
Ending balance	100	0
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		49,151	14,816
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	31,221
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		13,829
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	474
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		1,320
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		1,024
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		10,777
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	474
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		708
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		21,359
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	5,877
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		0
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		777
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	3,032
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		9,372
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	1,747
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		11,210
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	1,098
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		33,379
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	19,128
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		0
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		0
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	8,728
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		20,371
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	3,258
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		13,008
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	7,142
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		922
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		0
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		0
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		922
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	0
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision		0
Provision, including accelerated depreciation	$0

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]
Customers, trade	$1,081,493	$1,076,824
Income tax receivable	12,301	7,590
Other	60,772	55,498
Receivables, gross	1,154,566	1,139,912
Less allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	72,603	77,037
Receivables, net	$1,081,963	$1,062,875

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, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$77,037		$37,873		$43,705
Acquisitions	0		36,992		0
Additions charged to costs and expenses	252,982		197,973		180,616
Deductions	257,416	[1]	195,801	[1]	186,448	[1]
Balance at end of year	$72,603		$77,037		$37,873
[1]	Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries.

Inventories_Net_components_of_

Inventories (Net components of inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$1,021,188	$1,039,478
Work in process	129,471	129,080
Raw materials	392,654	403,767
Total inventories	$1,543,313	$1,572,325

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 10, 2013	Apr. 03, 2013	3-May-13
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$3,063,517	$2,713,196
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	-1,327,425	-1,327,425
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,736,092	1,385,771
Goodwill recognized during the year	4,010	334,178
Currency translation during the year	-135,750	16,143
Goodwill, ending balance	2,931,777	3,063,517
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	-1,327,425	-1,327,425
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,604,352	1,736,092
Carpet Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	199,132	199,132
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	-199,132	-199,132
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	0	0
Goodwill recognized during the year	0	0
Currency translation during the year		0
Goodwill, ending balance	199,132	199,132
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	-199,132	-199,132
Goodwill, net, ending balance	0	0
Ceramic Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,459,812	1,186,913
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	-531,930	-531,930
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	927,882	654,983
Goodwill recognized during the year	-2,497	279,083
Currency translation during the year	-62,183	-6,184
Goodwill, ending balance	1,395,132	1,459,812
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	-531,930	-531,930
Goodwill, net, ending balance	863,202	927,882
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	303
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,404,573	1,327,151
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	-596,363	-596,363
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	808,210	730,788
Goodwill recognized during the year	6,507	55,095
Currency translation during the year	-73,567	22,327
Goodwill, ending balance	1,337,513	1,404,573
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	-596,363	-596,363
Goodwill, net, ending balance	741,150	808,210
Unidentified Wood Business [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, ending balance	5,398
Pergo [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			145,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, ending balance			18,456
Marrazzi Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred				1,522,731
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, ending balance				276,586
Spano Invest NV [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred					160,000
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, net, ending balance					$37,739

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Tradenames [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, beginning balance	$700,592	$455,503
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	232,191
Currency translation during the year	-77,901	12,898
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, ending balance	$622,691	$700,592

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	$111,010	$98,296
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	36,980
Amortization during the year	-24,724	-26,250	-57,463
Currency translation during the year	-6,968	1,984
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	79,318	111,010	98,296
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	40,998	26,210
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	21,792
Amortization during the year	-6,901	-6,456
Currency translation during the year	-180	-548
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	33,917	40,998
Patents [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	69,071	71,031
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	15,188
Amortization during the year	-17,700	-19,336
Currency translation during the year	-6,780	2,188
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	44,591	69,071
Other [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	941	1,055
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	0
Amortization during the year	-123	-458
Currency translation during the year	-8	344
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	$810	$941

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Net intangible assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	$672,949	$633,985
Acquisitions	0	36,980
Currency translation	-6,968	1,984
Accumulated amortization	586,663	561,939
Net Value	79,318	111,010	98,296
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	373,117	351,873
Acquisitions	0	21,792
Currency translation	-180	-548
Accumulated amortization	339,020	332,119
Net Value	33,917	40,998	26,210
Patents [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	297,999	280,623
Acquisitions	0	15,188
Currency translation	-6,780	2,188
Accumulated amortization	246,628	228,928
Net Value	44,591	69,071	71,031
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	1,833	1,489
Acquisitions	0	0
Currency translation	-8	344
Accumulated amortization	1,015	892
Net Value	$810	$941

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$24,724	$26,250	$57,463

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_7

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of estimated amortization expense) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$20,764
2016	18,370
2017	16,874
2018	7,818
2019	$4,395

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_S

Property, Plant And Equipment (Summary Of Property, Plant And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$5,130,213	$4,950,149
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,427,003	2,248,406
Net property, plant and equipment	2,703,210	2,701,743
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	294,553	325,976
Buildings and improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	977,411	1,059,136
Machinery and equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	3,324,657	3,166,457
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	121,147	115,954
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	63,985	60,289
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$348,460	$222,337

Property_Plant_And_Equipment_N

Property, Plant And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Capitalized interest included in property, plant and equipment	$9,202	$8,167	$4,577
Depreciation expense	315,840	276,432	217,393
Capital leases included in the property, plant and equipment, cost	5,477	7,207
Capital leases included in the property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$5,313	$5,817

LongTerm_Debt_Commercial_Paper

Long-Term Debt (Commercial Paper) (Details) (Commercial Paper [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility		1,000,000,000
Maturity period of debt	52 days
Utilized borrowings under credit facility	$301,600,000
Weighted average interest rate on debt	0.70%
Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt		1 day
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt		397 days

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Credit_Fa

Long-Term Debt (Senior Credit Facility) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Jan. 17, 2006	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	$1,000,000,000
Term of line of credit (years)	5 years
Payment of financing costs	1,836,000
Unamortized financing costs	11,440,000
Minimum defined liquidity to avoid acceleration		200,000,000
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		534,646,000
Available amount under credit facility		465,354,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.13%
Consolidated interest coverage ratio	3
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Consolidated net leverage ratio	3.75
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Federal Funds [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.50%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Libor [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Libor [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.75%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Monthly Libor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Monthly Libor [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.00%
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Monthly Libor [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.75%
Commercial Paper [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility			1,000,000,000
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		301,600,000
Six Point One Two Five Percent Notes Payable January Fifteen Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.13%		6.13%
Borrowings [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		195,665,000
Standby Letters Of Credit Related To Various Insurance Contracts And Foreign Vendor Commitments [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors		$37,381,000			$47,713,000

LongTerm_Debt_Senior_Notes_Det

Long-Term Debt (Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013	Nov. 03, 2014	Aug. 15, 2014	Jan. 17, 2006
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Increase in interest expense per quarter for .25% increase in notes per $100,000 of outstanding notes	$98,207,000	$92,246,000	$74,713,000
3.85% Senior Notes Due February 1, 2023 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts				600,000,000
Interest rate percentage	3.85%			3.85%
Payment of financing costs				6,000,000
6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts							900,000,000
Interest rate percentage	6.13%						6.13%
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	63,000
Incremental increase in outstanding notes							100,000,000
Amount of debt repurchased					54,400,000	200,000,000
Price as a percentage of the principal amount debt repurchased					106.38%	107.73%
6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Premium from redeeming senior notes					3,500,000	15,450,000
Fees resulting from redemption of senior notes						$1,080,000

LongTerm_Debt_Accounts_Receiva

Long-Term Debt (Accounts Receivable Securitization) (Details) (Secured Credit Facility [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 11, 2014	Dec. 19, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term of line of credit (years)		3 years
Securitization agreement, maximum borrowing capacity	$500,000,000	$300,000,000
Basis spread on securitization agreement	0.70%
Commitment fee percentage on unused amount of each lender's commitment	0.35%
Carrying Value [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Securitization facility			$500,000,000	$300,000,000

LongTerm_Debt_Fair_Value_and_C

Long-Term Debt (Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	$851,305	$127,218
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,253,440
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	301,600	0
Capital leases and other	10,620	96,003
Total debt	2,288,898	2,313,108
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	851,305	127,218
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,437,593	2,185,890
Fair Value [Member] | 3.85% Senior Notes Due February 1, 2023 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	603,180	569,400
Fair Value [Member] | 6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	677,833	983,700
Fair Value [Member] | Five-year senior secured credit facility, due September 25, 2018 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	195,665	364,005
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	301,600	0
Capital leases and other	10,620	96,003
Total debt	2,253,440	2,260,008
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	851,305	127,218
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,402,135	2,132,790
Carrying Value [Member] | 3.85% Senior Notes Due February 1, 2023 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	600,000	600,000
Carrying Value [Member] | 6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	645,555	900,000
Carrying Value [Member] | Five-year senior secured credit facility, due September 25, 2018 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	195,665	364,005
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Securitization facility	500,000	300,000
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Securitization facility	$500,000	$300,000

LongTerm_Debt_Aggregate_Maturi

Long-Term Debt (Aggregate Maturities Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$810,477
2016	646,675
2017	1,067
2018	191,792
2019	786
Thereafter	602,643
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt	$2,253,440

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_E2

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$16,083	$18,012
Accounts payable, trade	622,360	631,732
Accrued expenses	269,668	285,560
Product warranties	29,350	35,818
Accrued interest	28,365	35,618
Accrued compensation and benefits	138,683	186,853
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$1,104,509	$1,193,593

Product_Warranties_Provision_f

Product Warranties (Provision for warranty obligations) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product warranty period, maximum	50 years
Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$35,818	$32,930	$30,144
Acquisitions	0	3,389	0
Warranty claims paid during the period	-51,941	-52,011	-55,314
Pre-existing warranty accrual adjustment during the period	0	0	0
Warranty expense during the period	45,473	51,510	58,100
Balance at end of period	$29,350	$35,818	$32,930

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			96 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	9-May-12
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration year	31-Dec-22
Weighted average remaining life	4 years 2 months 12 days
Stock repurchase program authorized share amount	15,000,000			15,000,000
Common stock repurchased, shares	2,000	1,000	0	11,521,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$139.92
Common stock repurchased, value				$335,455
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted	$0	$0	$28.71
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	6,613	20,101	4,226
Stock Options Plans [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining life	4 months 24 days
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	865	1,366	2,176
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	548	865	1,378
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	205			205
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	27,096	16,945	11,887
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	17,165	10,735	7,530
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	$29,738			$29,738
Recognized expense over a weighted-average period, years	2 years 2 months 1 day
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of common stock reserved for issuance					3,200,000
Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Option awards contractual term (years)	10 years
Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Stock Options Plans [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	5 years
Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	5 years
Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Stock Options Plans [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	3 years
Two Thousand Seven Incentive Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	3 years
Treasury Stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock to non-employee directors	0	3,000	2,000

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares
Options outstanding at beginning of year, shares	425	995	1,305
Options granted, shares	0	0	83
Options exercised, shares	-108	-561	-277
Options forfeited and expired, shares	-19	-9	-116
Options outstanding at end of year, shares	298	425	995
Options exercisable at end of year, shares	257	343	814
Options granted during the year, price per share	$0	$0	$66.14
Options exercised during the year, price per share	$79.04
Options outstanding at the end of year, price per share	$68.63	$71.50
Options exercisable at end of year, price per share	$69.24
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	$46.80	$48.50	$46.80
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	$93.65	$88.33
Options forfeited and expired during the year, price per share	$93.65	$88.33	$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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Risk-free interest rate	0.00%	0.00%	1.00%
Volatility	0.00%	0.00%	47.10%
Expected life (years)	0 years	0 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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares
Options outstanding at beginning of year, shares	425	995	1,305
Granted, Shares	0	0	83
Exercised, Shares	-108	-561	-277
Forfeited and expired, Shares	-19	-9	-116
Options outstanding at end of year, shares	298	425	995
Vested and expected to vest at end of year, Shares	297
Exercisable at end of year, Shares	257	343	814
Weighted average exercise price
Options outstanding at beginning of year, Weighted average exercise price	$71.50
Granted, Weighted average exercise price	$0	$0	$66.14
Exercised, Weighted average exercise price	$79.04
Forfeited and expired, Weighted average exercise price	$73.37
Options outstanding at the end of year, price per share	$68.63	$71.50
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted average exercise price	$68.64
Exercisable, Weighted average exercise price	$69.24
Additional Disclosures
Options outstanding at end of year, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Vested and expected to vest, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	4 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	3 years 8 months 12 days
Options outstanding at end of year, Aggregate intrinsic value	$25,803
Vested and expected to vest, Aggregate intrinsic value	25,772
Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value	$22,140

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, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	297,520
Outstanding, Average life	4 years 2 months 12 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$68.63
Number of shares, Exercisable	257,075
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$69.24
Under $46.80 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	29,412
Outstanding, Average life	4 years 7 months 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$37.18
Number of shares, Exercisable	28,412
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$36.85
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	64,495
Outstanding, Average life	6 years 2 months 12 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$57.34
Number of shares, Exercisable	60,495
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	79,338
Outstanding, Average life	7 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$66.14
Number of shares, Exercisable	43,893
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$66.14
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$66.14
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$66.14
$74.47-$75.10 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	13,750
Outstanding, Average life	3 years
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$74.57
Number of shares, Exercisable	13,750
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$74.57
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$74.47
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$75.10
$81.90-$81.90 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	50,000
Outstanding, Average life	10 months 24 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$81.90
Number of shares, Exercisable	50,000
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$81.90
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$81.90
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$81.90
$83.12-$83.90 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	27,200
Outstanding, Average life	1 year 1 month 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$83.48
Number of shares, Exercisable	27,200
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$83.48
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$83.12
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$88.33
$86.51-$86.51 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	500
Outstanding, Average life	1 year 2 months 12 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$86.51
Number of shares, Exercisable	500
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$86.51
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$86.51
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$86.51
$83.12-$88.33 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	23,575
Outstanding, Average life	2 months 12 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$88.33
Number of shares, Exercisable	23,575
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$88.33
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$83.12
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$88.33
$89.46-$89.46 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	500
Outstanding, Average life	6 months
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$89.46
Number of shares, Exercisable	500
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$89.46
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$89.46
Exercise price range, Upper limit	$89.46
$93.65-$93.65 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of shares, Outstanding	8,750
Outstanding, Average life	2 years 1 month 6 days
Outstanding, Average price (usd per share)	$93.65
Number of shares, Exercisable	8,750
Exercisable, Average price (usd per share)	$93.65
Exercise price range, Lower limit	$93.65
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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
2007 Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance	733	605	495
Granted, Shares	189	301	260
Released, Shares	-189	-152	-140
Forfeited, Shares	-8	-21	-10
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance	725	733	605
Weighted Average Price [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, Weighted average price	$78.62
Granted, Weighted average price	$144.75
Released, Weighted average price	$143.89
Forfeited, weighted average price	$51.32
Ending balance, Weighted average price	$77.84	$78.62
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Expected to vest, shares	691	683	551
Ending balance, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year 9 months 18 days
Expected to Vest, Weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year 8 months 12 days
Ending balance, Aggregate intrinsic value	$112,574
Expected to Vest, Aggregate intrinsic value	$107,322

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
2007 Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance	733	605	495
Granted, Shares	189	301	260
Released, Shares	-189	-152	-140
Forfeited, Shares	-8	-21	-10
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance	725	733	605
Expected to vest, shares	691	683	551

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum eligible service period (days)	90 days
Amount of employer contribution per $1.00 contributed by employee	50.00%
Maximum percentage of employee salary company matches at disclosed ratio	6.00%
Employee contributions	$42,681	$38,632	$35,986
Employer contributions to employee benefit plan	17,654	15,994	15,046
Net amount recognized in other comprehensive income related to actuarial gains (losses)	-659	771	-1,591
Expected cash contributions to the Non-U.S. Plans in 2013	$489

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Service cost of benefits earned	$591	$2,450	$1,870
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	796	1,285	1,367
Expected return on plan assets	-695	-1,094	-1,192
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)	11	13	-10
Effect of curtailments and settlements	-19	0	0
Net pension expense	$684	$2,654	$2,035

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.50%	3.25%
Expected rate of return on plan assets	3.27%	3.27%
Underlying inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year	$23,192
Cumulative foreign exchange effect	-2,822
Service cost	591	2,450	1,870
Interest cost	796	1,285	1,367
Plan participants contributions	180
Actuarial loss	5,240
Benefits paid	-640
Prior service cost	29
Effect of curtailment and settlement	-22
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	26,544	23,192
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year	20,664
Cumulative foreign exchange effect	-2,464
Actual return on plan assets	4,995
Employer contributions	489
Benefits paid	-640
Employee contributions	180
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	23,224	20,664
Ending funded status	-3,320
Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)	-3,320
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-1,450
Net amount recognized	-1,870
Previously Reported [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at end of prior year		37,551
Cumulative foreign exchange effect		1,813
Service cost		2,450
Interest cost		1,285
Plan participants contributions		886
Actuarial loss		-2,952
Benefits paid		-1,337
Prior service cost		-7
Effect of curtailment and settlement		0
Projected benefit obligation at end of year		39,689
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at end of prior year		32,558
Cumulative foreign exchange effect		1,444
Actual return on plan assets		-940
Employer contributions		2,114
Benefits paid		-1,337
Employee contributions		886
Fair value of plan assets at end of year		34,725
Ending funded status		-4,964
Accrued benefit liability (non-current liability)		-4,964
Accumulated other comprehensive income		-157
Net amount recognized		($4,807)

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Assumpt1

Employee Benefit Plans (Assumptions Used To Determine The Projected Benefit Obligation For The Non-U.S. Plans) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	2.25%	3.50%
Underlying inflation rate	1.80%	2.00%
Minimum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Rate of compensation increase	2.00%	2.00%
Maximum [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Rate of compensation increase	4.00%	4.00%

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Plans_W

Employee Benefit Plans (Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation	$23,570	$21,579
Accumulated benefit obligation	22,020	20,302
Fair value of plan assets	20,321	18,934
Plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations:
Projected benefit obligation	2,974	18,110
Accumulated benefit obligation	2,880	15,554
Fair value of plan assets	$2,902	$15,791

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Estimat

Employee Benefit Plans (Estimated Future Payments for Defined Benefit Plans) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$636
2016	628
2017	630
2018	645
2019	718
Thereafter	$4,159

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$23,224	$20,664
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$23,224	$34,725

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Component Of Other Expense (Income) Nonoperating [Line Items]
Total other expense (income)	$10,698	$9,114	$303
Foreign Currency (Gains) Losses, Net [Member]
Component Of Other Expense (Income) Nonoperating [Line Items]
Total other expense (income)	6,869	9,531	-5,599
All Other, Net [Member]
Component Of Other Expense (Income) Nonoperating [Line Items]
Total other expense (income)	$3,829	($417)	$5,902

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Sep. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jan. 31, 2012

Jun. 28, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

State [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

Foreign Tax Authority [Member]

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

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

Disposal Of A Subsidiary [Member]

State Deferred Tax Assets [Member]

Operating Loss Carryforward, Foreign Jurisdiction [Member]

USD ($)

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

Belgium

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

2005 Assessment [Member]

2009 Assessment [Member]

2006 Assessment [Member]

2007 Assessment [Member]

2010 Assessment [Member]

2008 Assessment [Member]

2008 Assessment [Member]

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

Income Taxes [Line Items]

Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset

$300,472

$375,859

Change in the valuation allowance

-39,243

54,274

-75,387

12,471

-61,148

51,987

189,883

Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit

432,906

438,272

65,041

Net operating loss carryforwards in various foreign jurisdictions

367,864

Federal income taxes on earnings

1,385,000

Foreign Tax Assessment

46,135

35,567

38,817

39,635

43,117

23,789

30,131

Interest Tax Examination, Refund, Interest Income

1,583

Gross unrecognized tax benefits

49,599

56,545

53,835

Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate

22,490

Interest and penalties

9,409

13,890

Accrued/(reversed) interest and penalties

-3,579

74

-1,585

Expected decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within next twelve months

$14,746

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$331,553	$288,627	$164,122
Foreign	332,338	156,944	140,370
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	$663,891	$445,571	$304,492

Income_Taxes_Income_Tax_Expens

Income Taxes (Income Tax Expense (Benefit)) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current income taxes: U.S. federal	$100,826	$84,686	$26,204
Current income taxes: State and local	13,686	9,774	4,583
Current income taxes: Foreign	41,151	46,450	13,775
Total current income taxes	155,663	140,910	44,562
Deferred income taxes: U.S. federal	31,052	5,280	31,106
Deferred income taxes: State and local	-3,473	-5,720	4,704
Deferred income taxes: Foreign	-51,605	-62,085	-26,773
Total deferred income taxes	-24,026	-62,525	9,037
Income tax expense (benefit)	$131,637	$78,385	$53,599

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit))(Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes at statutory rate	$232,362	$155,950	$106,572
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	9,239	9,317	6,004
Foreign income taxes	-89,385	-80,937	-66,538
Change in valuation allowance	-6,482	-1,846	5,703
Tax contingencies and audit settlements	-7,882	-4,076	-3,598
Other, net	-6,215	-23	5,456
Income tax expense (benefit)	$131,637	$78,385	$53,599

Income_Taxes_Deferred_Tax_Asse

Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$12,454		$17,346
Inventories	53,120		50,423
Employee benefits	58,461		55,479
Accrued expenses and other	62,287		72,582
Deductible state tax and interest benefit	7,067		7,927
Intangibles	62,079		92,164
Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	432,906		438,272
Gross deferred tax assets	688,374		734,193
Valuation allowance	-300,472		-375,859
Net deferred tax assets	387,902		358,334
Inventories	-4,224		-11,140
Plant and equipment	-422,350		-413,989
Intangibles	-194,717		-208,159
Other liabilities	-19,564		-25,387
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-640,855		-658,675
Net deferred tax liability	-252,953	[1]	-300,341	[1]
Non-current deferred tax assets	6,027		9,183
Current deferred tax liabilities	$9,090		$11,235
[1]	This amount includes $6,027 and $9,183 of non-current deferred tax assets which are in deferred income taxes and other non-current assets and $9,090 and $11,235 current deferred tax liabilities which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Of1

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1	$56,545	$53,835
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	3,424	3,840
Additions for tax positions of prior years	219	15,275
Reductions for tax positions of prior years	0	-5,736
Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	-4,925	-6,075
Settlements with taxing authorities	-919	-4,594
Effects of foreign currency translation	-4,745	0
Balance as of December 31	$49,599	$56,545

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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	claim
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Rent expense under operating leases		$114,529	$116,541	$97,587
Number of claims filed	2
Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation [Member] | Pending Litigation [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Current damages sought		867,400
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		$37,381	$47,713
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 (Summary of Future Lease Payments Under Non-Cancelable Capital and Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2015 capital leases	$441
2016 capital leases	448
2017 capital leases	323
2018 capital leases	26
2019 capital leases	10
Capital leases thereafter	0
Total payments for capital leases	1,248
Less amount representing interest	103
Present value of capitalized lease payments	1,145
2015 operating leases	96,873
2016 operating leases	69,875
2017 operating leases	51,811
2018 operating leases	32,985
2019 operating leases	21,164
Operating leases thereafter	24,404
Total payments for operating leases	297,112
2015 total future payments	97,314
2016 total future payments	70,323
2017 total future payments	52,134
2018 total future payments	33,011
2019 total future payments	21,174
Total future payments due thereafter	24,404
Total future payments due	$298,360

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas2

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest	$109,451	$86,173	$80,985
Income taxes	148,991	137,650	43,650
Fair value of assets acquired in acquisition	7,267	1,714,462	0
Noncontrolling interest of assets acquired	0	-14,577	0
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	-7,286	-942,513	0
Shares issued for acquisitions	0	-313,906	0
Noncash investing and financing activities, total	($19)	$443,466	$0

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, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
									segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$1,951,446	$1,990,658	$2,048,247	$1,813,095	$1,924,104	$1,961,536	$1,976,299	$1,486,815	$7,803,446	$7,348,754	$5,787,980
Intersegment sales									-116,348	-106,660	-90,807
Operating income (loss)									772,796	546,931	379,508
Depreciation and amortization									345,570	308,871	280,293
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									561,804	366,550	208,294
Assets	8,285,544				8,494,177				8,285,544	8,494,177	6,303,684
Long-lived assets	4,307,562				4,437,835				4,307,562	4,437,835	3,078,623
Number of reporting segments									3
Carpet Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,013,948	2,986,096	2,912,055
Operating income (loss)									255,938	209,023	158,196
Depreciation and amortization									99,407	94,314	95,648
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									228,590	158,690	97,972
Assets	1,986,081				1,786,085				1,986,081	1,786,085	1,721,214
Ceramic Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,015,279	2,677,058	1,616,383
Operating income (loss)									351,113	209,825	120,951
Depreciation and amortization									120,121	97,126	41,176
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									192,642	110,750	49,426
Assets	3,542,594				3,787,785				3,542,594	3,787,785	1,731,258
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,890,567	1,792,260	1,350,349
Operating income (loss)									194,734	159,365	126,409
Depreciation and amortization									115,360	105,907	132,183
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									131,296	88,293	56,605
Assets	2,542,566				2,716,759				2,542,566	2,716,759	2,672,389
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization									10,682	11,524	11,286
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									9,276	8,817	4,291
Corporate and Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating income (loss)									-28,989	-31,282	-26,048
Assets	214,303				203,548				214,303	203,548	178,823
North America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									5,547,867	5,512,182	4,798,804
Long-lived assets	2,513,977				2,332,296				2,513,977	2,332,296	1,968,561
Rest Of World [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,255,579	1,836,572	989,176
Long-lived assets	1,793,585				2,105,539				1,793,585	2,105,539	1,110,062
Soft Surface [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,764,370	2,756,627	2,696,462
Tile [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,087,895	2,744,289	1,676,971
Wood [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$1,951,181	$1,847,838	$1,414,547

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, 2014	Sep. 27, 2014	Jun. 28, 2014	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,951,446	$1,990,658	$2,048,247	$1,813,095	$1,924,104	$1,961,536	$1,976,299	$1,486,815	$7,803,446	$7,348,754	$5,787,980
Gross profit	541,603	556,422	574,812	481,355	512,797	516,890	514,056	377,066	2,154,192	1,920,809	1,490,058
Net earnings	$146,868	$151,266	$152,750	$81,081	$94,651	$119,068	$84,572	$50,495	$531,965	$348,786	$250,258
Basic earnings per share (usd per share)	$2.01	$2.08	$2.10	$1.11	$1.30	$1.64	$1.17	$0.73	$7.30	$4.86	$3.63
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share)	$2	$2.06	$2.08	$1.11	$1.29	$1.63	$1.16	$0.72	$7.25	$4.82	$3.61