Mohawk Industries (MHK) 10-Q 8 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015	6-May-15
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-Q
Document Period End Date	4-Apr-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		73,090,554

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$107,041	$97,877
Receivables, net	1,158,858	1,081,963
Inventories	1,505,632	1,543,313
Prepaid expenses	247,494	225,759
Deferred income taxes	147,027	151,784
Other current assets	37,767	31,574
Total current assets	3,203,819	3,132,270
Property, plant and equipment	5,057,081	5,130,213
Less: accumulated depreciation	2,438,448	2,427,003
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,618,633	2,703,210
Goodwill	1,553,155	1,604,352
Tradenames	592,038	622,691
Other intangible assets subject to amortization, net	69,808	79,318
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	247,169	143,703
Total assets	8,284,622	8,285,544
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper	1,806,175	851,305
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,085,805	1,104,509
Total current liabilities	2,891,980	1,955,814
Deferred income taxes	394,312	401,674
Long-term debt, less current portion	606,080	1,402,135
Other long-term liabilities	168,455	103,108
Total liabilities	4,060,827	3,862,731
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 7 and 13)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 60 shares authorized; no shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized; 81,247 and 81,070 shares issued in 2015 and 2014, respectively	812	811
Additional paid-in capital	1,604,149	1,598,887
Retained earnings	3,509,814	3,487,079
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)	-655,394	-429,321
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock	4,459,381	4,657,456
Less treasury stock at cost; 8,157 shares in 2015 and 2014	239,450	239,450
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders' equity	4,219,931	4,418,006
Noncontrolling interest	3,864	4,807
Total stockholders' equity	4,223,795	4,422,813
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$8,284,622	$8,285,544

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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 issued (in shares)	81,247,000	81,070,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	8,157,000	8,157,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,881,177	$1,813,095
Cost of sales	1,369,234	1,331,740
Gross profit	511,943	481,355
Selling, general and administrative expenses	468,169	350,620
Operating income	43,774	130,735
Interest expense	16,449	22,096
Other (income) expense, net	-1,083	4,890
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	28,408	103,749
Income tax expense	5,904	22,696
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	22,504	81,053
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	158	-28
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$22,346	$81,081
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$0.31	$1.11
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	72,988	72,742
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$0.30	$1.11
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	73,530	73,282

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	$22,504	$81,053
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-226,159	-63,082
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain	86	2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-226,073	-63,080
Comprehensive income (loss)	-203,569	17,973
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	158	-28
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	($203,727)	$18,001

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$22,504	$81,053
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Restructuring	6,657	4,661
Depreciation and amortization	85,656	80,984
Deferred income taxes	308	-9,814
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	-466	406
Stock-based compensation expense	8,436	7,614
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	-114,966	-114,755
Inventories	7,758	-65,645
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,551	-36,365
Other assets and prepaid expenses	-132,668	1,858
Other liabilities	58,584	-21,003
Net cash used in operating activities	-49,646	-71,006
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-105,794	-122,081
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	-3,328	19
Net cash used in investing activities	-109,122	-122,062
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on Senior Credit Facilities	-205,302	-1,010,654
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facilities	16,780	682,101
Payments on Commercial Paper	-4,841,700	-287,485
Proceeds from Commercial Paper	5,197,200	878,626
Payments of acquired debt and other financings	0	-12,417
Change in asset securitization borrowings, net	-7,100	0
Payments on other debt	0	-52,460
Debt issuance costs	-2,528	0
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	9,729	9,056
Proceeds and net tax benefit from stock transactions	8,225	6,276
Net cash provided by financing activities	175,304	213,043
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-7,372	-1,396
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	9,164	18,579
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	97,877	54,066
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$107,041	$72,645

General

General	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
General	General
	Interim Reporting
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, and the Company’s description of critical accounting policies, included in the Company’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the year.
	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 has adopted the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2015, and has assessed the impact on its consolidated financial statements to be immaterial.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This topic converges the guidance within U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") 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.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. This topic converges the guidance within U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The new standard intends to simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability. The new standard will more closely align the presentation of debt issuance costs under U.S. GAAP with the presentation under comparable IFRS. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period and early application is permitted. Accordingly, the Company plans to adopt the provisions of this new accounting standard at the beginning of fiscal year 2016, and is currently assessing the impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Restructuring_acquisition_and_

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs
	The Company incurs costs in connection with acquiring, integrating and restructuring acquisitions and in connection with its global cost-reduction/productivity initiatives. For example:
	•	In connection with acquisition activity, the Company typically incurs costs associated with executing the transactions, integrating the acquired operations (which may include expenditures for consulting and the integration of systems and processes), and restructuring the combined company (which may include charges related to employees, assets and activities that will not continue in the combined company); and
	•	In connection with the Company's cost-reduction/productivity initiatives, it typically incurs costs and charges associated with site closings and other facility rationalization actions and workforce reductions.
	Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the three months ended April 4, 2015 and March 29, 2014:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4, 2015					March 29, 2014
	Cost of sales
	Restructuring costs	$	9,844		(a)		2,059
	Acquisition integration-related costs	132					3,578
	Restructuring and integration-related costs	$	9,976				5,637
	Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Restructuring costs	$	1,173		(a)		2,602
	Acquisition integration-related costs	1,380					3,486
	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	$	2,553				6,088
	(a) The restructuring costs for 2015 and 2014 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 2015 restructuring costs included accelerated depreciation of $4,360.
	The restructuring activity for the three months ended April 4, 2015 is as follows:
		Lease				Asset write-downs		Severance		Other		Total
		impairments								restructuring
										costs
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	1,741			—		3,037		100		4,878
	Provision - Carpet segment	1,877				2,556		—		—		4,433
	Provision - Ceramic segment	—				869		—		(194	)	675
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—				4,360		1,331		218		5,909
	Cash payments	(1,358		)		—		(1,256	)	(570	)	(3,184	)
	Non-cash items	—				(7,785	)	—		595		(7,190	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	2,260			—		3,112		149		5,521
	The Company expects the remaining lease impairments, severance and other restructuring costs to be paid over the next four years.

Receivables_net

Receivables, net	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables, net	Receivables, net
	Receivables, net are as follows:
		April 4,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Customers, trade	$	1,164,732	1,081,493
	Income tax receivable	9,993		12,301
	Other	56,239		60,772
		1,230,964		1,154,566
	Less: allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	72,106		72,603
	Receivables, net	$	1,158,858	1,081,963

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	The components of inventories are as follows:
		April 4,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Finished goods	$	1,004,525	1,021,188
	Work in process	129,823		129,471
	Raw materials	371,284		392,654
	Total inventories	$	1,505,632	1,543,313

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets

Goodwill and intangible assets	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and intangible assets	Goodwill and intangible assets
	The components of goodwill and other intangible assets are as follows:
	Goodwill:
		Carpet segment			Ceramic segment		Laminate and Wood segment		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2014
	Goodwill	$	199,132		1,395,132		1,337,513		2,931,777
	Accumulated impairment losses	(199,132		)	(531,930	)	(596,363	)	(1,327,425	)
		$	—		863,202		741,150		1,604,352
	Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period	$	—		—		2,659		2,659
	Currency translation during the period	—			(1,185	)	(52,671	)	(53,856	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015
	Goodwill	199,132			1,393,947		1,287,501		2,880,580
	Accumulated impairment losses	(199,132		)	(531,930	)	(596,363	)	(1,327,425	)
		$	—		862,017		691,138		1,553,155
	During the first quarter of 2015, the Company acquired certain assets of a distribution business in the Laminate and Wood segment for $2,822, resulting in a preliminary goodwill allocation of $2,659.
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
		Tradenames
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	622,691
	Currency translation during the period	(30,653		)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	592,038
	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Gross carrying amounts:	Customer			Patents		Other		Total
		relationships
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	354,768		270,466		1,479		626,713
	Currency translation during the period	(20,157		)	(26,351	)	(15	)	(46,523	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	334,611		244,115		1,464		580,190
	Accumulated amortization:	Customer			Patents		Other		Total
		relationships
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	320,851		225,875		669		547,395
	Amortization during the period	1,671			3,405		30		5,106
	Currency translation during the period	(20,014		)	(22,095	)	(10	)	(42,119	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	302,508		207,185		689		510,382
	Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	32,103		36,930		775		69,808
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Amortization expense	$	5,106		6,038

Accounts_payable_and_accrued_e

Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
		April 4,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	25,812	16,083
	Accounts payable, trade	634,264		622,360
	Accrued expenses	262,121		269,668
	Product warranties	32,415		29,350
	Accrued interest	12,180		28,365
	Accrued compensation and benefits	119,013		138,683
	Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,085,805	1,104,509

Product_warranties

Product warranties	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
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.
	The activity related to warranty obligations is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Balance at beginning of period	$	29,350		35,818
	Warranty claims paid during the period	(8,475		)	(14,024	)
	Warranty expense during the period	11,540			11,466
	Balance at end of period	$	32,415		33,260

Accumulated_other_comprehensiv

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for the three months ended April 4, 2015 are as follows:
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pensions (1)		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(428,505	)	(816	)	(429,321	)
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(226,159		)	86		(226,073	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	(654,664	)	(730	)	(655,394	)
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014).

Stockbased_compensation

Stock-based compensation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
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 the FASB 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 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.
	The Company did not grant any options for the three months ended April 4, 2015 and March 29, 2014. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to stock options of $155 ($98 net of taxes) and $283 ($179 net of taxes) for the three months ended April 4, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for stock options granted to employees and outside directors, net of estimated forfeitures, was $90 as of April 4, 2015, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.39 years.
	The fair value of the option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and forfeiture rates within the valuation model.
	The Company granted 158 RSUs at a weighted-average grant-date fair value of $182.99 per unit for the three months ended April 4, 2015. The Company granted 189 RSUs at a weighted-average grant-date fair value per unit of $144.75 for the three months ended March 29, 2014. The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $8,281 ($5,246 net of taxes) and $7,331 ($4,644 net of taxes) for the three months ended April 4, 2015 and March 29, 2014, respectively, which has been allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs granted to employees, net of estimated forfeitures, was $47,047 as of April 4, 2015, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.31 years.

Other_income_expense_net

Other (income) expense, net	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other (income) expense, net	Other (income) expense, net
	Other (income) expense is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Foreign currency (gains) losses, net	$	(457	)	5,889
	All other, net	(626		)	(999	)
	Total other (income) expense, net	$	(1,083	)	4,890

Earnings_per_share

Earnings per share	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share	Earnings per share
	Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share assumes the exercise of outstanding stock options and the vesting of RSUs using the treasury stock method when the effects of such assumptions are dilutive. A reconciliation of earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. and weighted average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,		March 29,
		2015		2014
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	22,346	81,081
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic	72,988		72,742
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net	542		540
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	73,530		73,282
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	0.31	1.11
	Diluted	$	0.3	1.11

Segment_reporting

Segment reporting	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
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, medium-density fiberboard ("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.
	The accounting policies for each operating segment are consistent with the Company’s policies for the consolidated financial statements. 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.
	Segment information is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Net sales:
	Carpet segment	$	739,264		674,926
	Ceramic segment	719,828			695,094
	Laminate and Wood segment	448,398			468,008
	Intersegment sales	(26,313		)	(24,933	)
		$	1,881,177		1,813,095
	Operating income (loss):
	Carpet segment	$	(89,994	)	34,271
	Ceramic segment	85,327			60,659
	Laminate and Wood segment	58,901			44,119
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(10,460		)	(8,314	)
		$	43,774		130,735
		April 4,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Assets:
	Carpet segment	$	2,015,550		1,986,081
	Ceramic segment	3,584,471			3,542,594
	Laminate and Wood segment	2,406,286			2,542,566
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	278,315			214,303
		$	8,284,622		8,285,544

Commitments_and_contingencies

Commitments and contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and contingencies	Commitments and contingencies
	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 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 claimed damages from all of the defendants named in the lawsuit of up to approximately $867,400. 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 appealed the Sixth Circuit's order to the United States Supreme Court, which entered an order declining the review on March 2, 2015. 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.
	On April 23, 2015, the Court consolidated nine lawsuits involving non-class claims filed against the Company by direct purchasers of polyurethane foam. These consolidated cases have been scheduled for trial to begin August 18, 2015. The Company has agreements in principle to settle two of these cases and is preparing to file motions for summary judgment with respect to the remaining seven cases.
	On March 23, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to settle all claims brought by the class of direct purchasers, and on April 30, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement to settle all claims brought by the class of indirect purchasers. Both settlement agreements are subject to court approval, which the Company expects to receive. The Company continues to deny all allegations of wrongdoing but is settling to avoid the uncertainty, risk, expense and distraction of protracted litigation. The Company remains a defendant in a number of cases involving other purchasers of polyurethane foam products not sold by the Company. The amount of the 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 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.
	During the three months ended April 4, 2015 the Company has recorded a $125,000 charge within selling, general and administrative expenses for the settlement and defense of the U.S. cases. The Company believes that adequate provisions for resolution of all of these cases have been made. These cases are subject to significant contingencies and uncertainties, and the Company is 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 the remaining cases will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, but the resolution of such cases could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows or liquidity in a given quarter or year.
	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 were 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.
	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.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	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 provided 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 previous Credit Facility, were amortized over the term of the 2013 Senior Credit Facility.
	On March 26, 2015, the Company amended and restated the 2013 Senior Credit Facility increasing its size from $1,000,000 to $1,800,000 and extending the maturity from September 25, 2018 to March 26, 2020 (the "2015 Senior Credit Facility"). The 2015 Senior Credit Facility eliminates certain provisions in the 2013 Senior Credit Facility, including those that: (a) accelerated the maturity date to 90 days prior to the maturity of senior notes due in January 2016 if certain specified liquidity levels were not met; and (b) required that certain subsidiaries guarantee the Company's obligations if the Company’s credit ratings fell below investment grade. The 2015 Senior Credit Facility also modified certain negative covenants to provide the Company with additional flexibility, including that to make acquisitions and incur indebtedness.
	At the Company's election, revolving loans under the 2015 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 2015 Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the Lenders' exceed utilization of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.10% to 0.225% per annum. The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on whichever of the Company's Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio or its senior unsecured debt rating (or if not available, corporate family rating) results in the lower applicable margins and commitment fee (with applicable margins and the commitment fee increasing as that ratio increases or those ratings decline, as applicable).
	The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility are unsecured.
	The 2015 Senior Credit Facility includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company's financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, subsidiary indebtedness, fundamental changes, asset dispositions, dividends and other similar restricted payments, transactions with affiliates, future negative pledges, and changes in the nature of the Company's business. These limitations are subject to 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 2015 Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods.
	The Company paid financing costs of $2,528 in connection with its 2015 Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with unamortized costs of $8,654 related to the Company’s 2013 Senior Credit Facility, are being amortized over the term of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility.
	As of April 4, 2015, amounts utilized under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility included $6,640 of borrowings and $1,381 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. The outstanding borrowings of $657,100 under its commercial paper program as of April 4, 2015 are a reduction of the availability of the 2015 Senior Credit Facility. The Company has utilized $665,121 under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $1,134,879 available under the 2015 Senior Credit Facility.
	Commercial Paper
	On February 28, 2014, the Company established a commercial paper program for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States capital markets. Under the commercial paper program, the Company issues 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 2015 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 April 4, 2015, the amount utilized under the commercial paper program was $657,100 with a weighted-average interest rate and maturity period of 0.60% and 27 days, respectively.
	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 for the three months ended April 4, 2015.
	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 April 4, 2015.
	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. Factoring is a wholly owned, bankruptcy remote subsidiary of the Company, 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.  To fund such purchases, 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 April 4, 2015, the amount utilized under the Securitization Facility was $492,900, which was secured by $747,879 of Receivables.
	The fair values and carrying values of our debt instruments are detailed as follows:
		April 4, 2015			December 31, 2014
		Fair Value		Carrying	Fair Value	Carrying
				Value		Value
	3.85% senior notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semiannually	$	603,804	600,000	603,180	600,000
	6.125% notes, payable January 15, 2016; interest payable semiannually	670,738		645,555	677,833	645,555
	Commercial paper	657,100		657,100	301,600	301,600
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due March 26, 2020	6,640		6,640	195,665	195,665
	Securitization facility	492,900		492,900	500,000	500,000
	Capital leases and other	10,060		10,060	10,620	10,620
	Total debt	2,441,242		2,412,255	2,288,898	2,253,440
	Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	1,806,175		1,806,175	851,305	851,305
	Long-term debt, less current portion	$	635,067	606,080	1,437,593	1,402,135
	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.

Restructuring_acquisition_and_1

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
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 three months ended April 4, 2015 and March 29, 2014:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4, 2015					March 29, 2014
	Cost of sales
	Restructuring costs	$	9,844		(a)		2,059
	Acquisition integration-related costs	132					3,578
	Restructuring and integration-related costs	$	9,976				5,637
	Selling, general and administrative expenses
	Restructuring costs	$	1,173		(a)		2,602
	Acquisition integration-related costs	1,380					3,486
	Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	$	2,553				6,088
	(a) The restructuring costs for 2015 and 2014 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 2015 restructuring costs included accelerated depreciation of $4,360.
Schedule of restructuring and related costs	The restructuring activity for the three months ended April 4, 2015 is as follows:
		Lease				Asset write-downs		Severance		Other		Total
		impairments								restructuring
										costs
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	1,741			—		3,037		100		4,878
	Provision - Carpet segment	1,877				2,556		—		—		4,433
	Provision - Ceramic segment	—				869		—		(194	)	675
	Provision - Laminate and Wood segment	—				4,360		1,331		218		5,909
	Cash payments	(1,358		)		—		(1,256	)	(570	)	(3,184	)
	Non-cash items	—				(7,785	)	—		595		(7,190	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	2,260			—		3,112		149		5,521

Receivables_net_Tables

Receivables, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Net components of receivables	Receivables, net are as follows:
		April 4,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Customers, trade	$	1,164,732	1,081,493
	Income tax receivable	9,993		12,301
	Other	56,239		60,772
		1,230,964		1,154,566
	Less: allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	72,106		72,603
	Receivables, net	$	1,158,858	1,081,963

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Net components of inventories	The components of inventories are as follows:
		April 4,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Finished goods	$	1,004,525	1,021,188
	Work in process	129,823		129,471
	Raw materials	371,284		392,654
	Total inventories	$	1,505,632	1,543,313

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets1

Goodwill and intangible assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	Goodwill:
		Carpet segment			Ceramic segment		Laminate and Wood segment		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2014
	Goodwill	$	199,132		1,395,132		1,337,513		2,931,777
	Accumulated impairment losses	(199,132		)	(531,930	)	(596,363	)	(1,327,425	)
		$	—		863,202		741,150		1,604,352
	Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period	$	—		—		2,659		2,659
	Currency translation during the period	—			(1,185	)	(52,671	)	(53,856	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015
	Goodwill	199,132			1,393,947		1,287,501		2,880,580
	Accumulated impairment losses	(199,132		)	(531,930	)	(596,363	)	(1,327,425	)
		$	—		862,017		691,138		1,553,155
Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization	Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
		Tradenames
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	622,691
	Currency translation during the period	(30,653		)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	592,038
Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization	Intangible assets subject to amortization:
	Gross carrying amounts:	Customer			Patents		Other		Total
		relationships
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	354,768		270,466		1,479		626,713
	Currency translation during the period	(20,157		)	(26,351	)	(15	)	(46,523	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	334,611		244,115		1,464		580,190
	Accumulated amortization:	Customer			Patents		Other		Total
		relationships
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	320,851		225,875		669		547,395
	Amortization during the period	1,671			3,405		30		5,106
	Currency translation during the period	(20,014		)	(22,095	)	(10	)	(42,119	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	302,508		207,185		689		510,382
	Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	32,103		36,930		775		69,808
Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Amortization expense	$	5,106		6,038

Accounts_payable_and_accrued_e1

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
		April 4,		December 31,
		2015		2014
	Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$	25,812	16,083
	Accounts payable, trade	634,264		622,360
	Accrued expenses	262,121		269,668
	Product warranties	32,415		29,350
	Accrued interest	12,180		28,365
	Accrued compensation and benefits	119,013		138,683
	Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,085,805	1,104,509

Product_warranties_Tables

Product warranties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Provision for warranty obligations	The activity related to warranty obligations is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Balance at beginning of period	$	29,350		35,818
	Warranty claims paid during the period	(8,475		)	(14,024	)
	Warranty expense during the period	11,540			11,466
	Balance at end of period	$	32,415		33,260

Accumulated_other_comprehensiv1

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component, net of tax, for the three months ended April 4, 2015 are as follows:
		Foreign currency translation adjustments			Pensions (1)		Total
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(428,505	)	(816	)	(429,321	)
	Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(226,159		)	86		(226,073	)
	Balance as of April 4, 2015	$	(654,664	)	(730	)	(655,394	)
	(1) This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014).

Other_income_expense_net_Table

Other (income) expense, net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Summary of other (income) expense, net	Other (income) expense is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Foreign currency (gains) losses, net	$	(457	)	5,889
	All other, net	(626		)	(999	)
	Total other (income) expense, net	$	(1,083	)	4,890

Earnings_per_share_Tables

Earnings per share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per share
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,		March 29,
		2015		2014
	Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	22,346	81,081
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic	72,988		72,742
	Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net	542		540
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted	73,530		73,282
	Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
	Basic	$	0.31	1.11
	Diluted	$	0.3	1.11

Segment_reporting_Tables

Segment reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of segment information	Segment information is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		April 4,			March 29,
		2015			2014
	Net sales:
	Carpet segment	$	739,264		674,926
	Ceramic segment	719,828			695,094
	Laminate and Wood segment	448,398			468,008
	Intersegment sales	(26,313		)	(24,933	)
		$	1,881,177		1,813,095
	Operating income (loss):
	Carpet segment	$	(89,994	)	34,271
	Ceramic segment	85,327			60,659
	Laminate and Wood segment	58,901			44,119
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	(10,460		)	(8,314	)
		$	43,774		130,735
		April 4,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Assets:
	Carpet segment	$	2,015,550		1,986,081
	Ceramic segment	3,584,471			3,542,594
	Laminate and Wood segment	2,406,286			2,542,566
	Corporate and intersegment eliminations	278,315			214,303
		$	8,284,622		8,285,544

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015
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:
		April 4, 2015			December 31, 2014
		Fair Value		Carrying	Fair Value	Carrying
				Value		Value
	3.85% senior notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semiannually	$	603,804	600,000	603,180	600,000
	6.125% notes, payable January 15, 2016; interest payable semiannually	670,738		645,555	677,833	645,555
	Commercial paper	657,100		657,100	301,600	301,600
	Five-year senior secured credit facility, due March 26, 2020	6,640		6,640	195,665	195,665
	Securitization facility	492,900		492,900	500,000	500,000
	Capital leases and other	10,060		10,060	10,620	10,620
	Total debt	2,441,242		2,412,255	2,288,898	2,253,440
	Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	1,806,175		1,806,175	851,305	851,305
	Long-term debt, less current portion	$	635,067	606,080	1,437,593	1,402,135

Restructuring_acquisition_and_2

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs (Restructuring and Related Costs by Type of Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	$6,657	$4,661
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	9,844	2,059
Acquisition integration-related costs	132	3,578
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	9,976	5,637
Accelerated depreciation included in restructuring costs	4,360
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	1,173	2,602
Acquisition integration-related costs	1,380	3,486
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs	$2,553	$6,088

Restructuring_acquisition_and_3

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related costs (Restructuring Reserve) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$4,878
Provision	6,657	4,661
Cash payments	-3,184
Non-cash items	-7,190
Balance as of April 4, 2015	5,521
Period in which lease impairments, severance and other restructuring costs are expected to be paid	4 years
Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	1,741
Cash payments	-1,358
Non-cash items	0
Balance as of April 4, 2015	2,260
Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	0
Cash payments	0
Non-cash items	-7,785
Balance as of April 4, 2015	0
Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	3,037
Cash payments	-1,256
Non-cash items	0
Balance as of April 4, 2015	3,112
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	100
Cash payments	-570
Non-cash items	595
Balance as of April 4, 2015	149
Ceramic Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	4,433
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	1,877
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	2,556
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	675
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	869
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	-194
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	5,909
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Lease Impairments [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Asset Write-Down [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	4,360
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	1,331
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] | Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	$218

Receivables_net_Net_components

Receivables, net (Net components of receivables) (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]
Customers, trade	$1,164,732	$1,081,493
Income tax receivable	9,993	12,301
Other	56,239	60,772
Receivables, gross	1,230,964	1,154,566
Less: allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	72,106	72,603
Receivables, net	$1,158,858	$1,081,963

Inventories_Net_components_of_

Inventories (Net components of inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$1,004,525	$1,021,188
Work in process	129,823	129,471
Raw materials	371,284	392,654
Total inventories	$1,505,632	$1,543,313

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets2

Goodwill and intangible assets (Schedule of goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	$2,931,777
Accumulated impairment losses	-1,327,425
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	1,604,352
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period	2,659
Currency translation during the year	-53,856
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	2,880,580
Accumulated impairment losses	-1,327,425
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,553,155
Carpet Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	199,132
Accumulated impairment losses	-199,132
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	0
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period	0
Currency translation during the year	0
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	199,132
Accumulated impairment losses	-199,132
Goodwill, net, ending balance	0
Ceramic Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,395,132
Accumulated impairment losses	-531,930
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	863,202
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period	0
Currency translation during the year	-1,185
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,393,947
Accumulated impairment losses	-531,930
Goodwill, net, ending balance	862,017
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross, beginning balance	1,337,513
Accumulated impairment losses	-596,363
Goodwill, net, beginning balance	741,150
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period	2,659
Currency translation during the year	-52,671
Goodwill, gross, ending balance	1,287,501
Accumulated impairment losses	-596,363
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$691,138

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets3

Goodwill and intangible assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$1,553,155	$1,604,352
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Enterprise value	2,822
Goodwill	691,138	741,150
Unidentified Wood Business [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$2,659

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets4

Goodwill and intangible assets (Schedule of indefinite life assets not subject to amortization) (Details) (Tradenames [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015
Tradenames [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, beginning balance	$622,691
Currency translation during the year	-30,653
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, ending balance	$592,038

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets5

Goodwill and intangible assets (Schedule of intangible assets subject to amortization) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	$626,713
Currency translation during the period	-46,523
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	580,190
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	547,395
Amortization during the period	5,106	6,038
Currency translation during the period	-42,119
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	510,382
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	69,808		79,318
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	354,768
Currency translation during the period	-20,157
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	334,611
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	320,851
Amortization during the period	1,671
Currency translation during the period	-20,014
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	302,508
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	32,103
Patents [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	270,466
Currency translation during the period	-26,351
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	244,115
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	225,875
Amortization during the period	3,405
Currency translation during the period	-22,095
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	207,185
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	36,930
Other [Member]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	1,479
Currency translation during the period	-15
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	1,464
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	669
Amortization during the period	30
Currency translation during the period	-10
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	689
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$775

Goodwill_and_intangible_assets6

Goodwill and intangible assets (Schedule of intangible assets amortization expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$5,106	$6,038

Accounts_payable_and_accrued_e2

Accounts payable and accrued expenses (Components of accounts payable and accrued expenses) (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$25,812	$16,083
Accounts payable, trade	634,264	622,360
Accrued expenses	262,121	269,668
Product warranties	32,415	29,350
Accrued interest	12,180	28,365
Accrued compensation and benefits	119,013	138,683
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$1,085,805	$1,104,509

Product_warranties_Provision_f

Product warranties (Provision for warranty obligations) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product warranty period, maximum	50 years
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$29,350	$35,818
Warranty claims paid during the period	-8,475	-14,024
Warranty expense during the period	11,540	11,466
Balance at end of period	$32,415	$33,260

Accumulated_other_comprehensiv2

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	($429,321)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-226,073
Balance as of April 4, 2015	-655,394
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	-428,505
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-226,159
Balance as of April 4, 2015	-654,664
Pensions
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	-816	[1]
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	86	[1]
Balance as of April 4, 2015	($730)	[1]
[1]	This accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) component is included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014).

Stockbased_compensation_Detail

Stock-based compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	9-May-12
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of options granted in period	0	0
Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	155	283
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	98	179
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	90
Weighted-average remaining period to recognize compensation expense	1 year 4 months 21 days
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	8,281	7,331
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	5,246	4,644
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	47,047
Number of restricted stock units granted	158,000	189,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in usd per share)	182.99	144.75
Recognized expense over a weighted-average period (years)	2 years 3 months 22 days
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration year of 2012 Plan	31-Dec-22
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Option awards contractual term (years)	10 years
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 (shares)			3,200,000
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
2012 Long-term Incentive Plan [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years

Other_income_expense_net_Summa

Other (income) expense, net (Summary of other expense (income)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Foreign currency (gains) losses, net	($457)	$5,889
All other, net	-626	-999
Total other (income) expense, net	($1,083)	$4,890

Earnings_per_share_Details

Earnings per share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$22,346	$81,081
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)	72,988	72,742
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares-options and RSU's to purchase common shares, net (in shares)	542	540
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)	73,530	73,282
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc, (in usd per share)	$0.31	$1.11
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (in usd per share)	$0.30	$1.11

Segment_reporting_Summary_of_s

Segment reporting (Summary of segment information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reporting segments	3
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$1,881,177	$1,813,095
Operating income (loss)	43,774	130,735
Assets	8,284,622		8,285,544
Operating Segments [Member] | Carpet Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	739,264	674,926
Operating income (loss)	-89,994	34,271
Assets	2,015,550		1,986,081
Operating Segments [Member] | Ceramic Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	719,828	695,094
Operating income (loss)	85,327	60,659
Assets	3,584,471		3,542,594
Operating Segments [Member] | Laminate and Wood Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	448,398	468,008
Operating income (loss)	58,901	44,119
Assets	2,406,286		2,542,566
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intersegment sales	-26,313	-24,933
Operating income (loss)	-10,460	-8,314
Assets	$278,315		$214,303

Commitments_and_contingencies_

Commitments and contingencies (Narrative) (Details)

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 21, 2011

Nov. 30, 2014

Sep. 29, 2012

Jan. 31, 2012

Jun. 28, 2014

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 28, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Apr. 04, 2015

Apr. 04, 2015

claim

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

BELGIUM

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Polyurethane Foam Antitrust Litigation [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 Tax Authority [Member]

USD ($)

Pending Litigation [Member]

Y

EUR (€)

2008 [Member]

2008 [Member]

2005 [Member]

2009 [Member]

2006 [Member]

2007 [Member]

2010 [Member]

USD ($)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

EUR (€)

Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]

Number of class action complaints

2

Damages claimed

$867,400

Amount of legal settlement paid and related expenses

125,000

Assessment received from Belgian tax authority (in euros)

23,789

30,131

46,135

35,567

38,817

39,635

43,117

Interest income earned on deposits related to tax assessment

€ 1,583

Number of years of assessments appealed

4

Debt_Senior_Credit_Facility_De

Debt (Senior Credit Facility) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 25, 2013	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 26, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
2015 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unamortized financing costs		$2,528,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	1,000,000,000		1,800,000,000
Term of line of credit (years)	5 years
Payment of financing costs	1,836,000
Unamortized financing costs	11,440,000
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		665,121,000
Available amount under credit facility		1,134,879,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.10%
Consolidated interest coverage ratio	3
Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.23%
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		657,100,000
2013 Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unamortized financing costs		8,654,000
Borrowings [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		6,640,000
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		$1,381,000

Debt_Commercial_Paper_Details

Debt (Commercial Paper) (Details) (Commercial Paper [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility		1,000,000,000
Maturity period of debt	27 days
Utilized borrowings under credit facility	$657,100,000
Weighted average interest rate on debt	0.60%
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

Debt_Senior_Notes_Details

Debt (Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Apr. 04, 2015	Mar. 29, 2014	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	$16,449,000	$22,096,000
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%
Senior notes due date	15-Jan-16
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 to tendering noteholders				3,500,000	15,450,000
Fees associated with cash tender					$1,080,000

Debt_Accounts_Receivable_Secur

Debt (Accounts Receivable Securitization) (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 11, 2014	Dec. 19, 2012	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Receivables securing amount utilized on facility			$747,879,000
Secured Credit Facility [Member]
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] | Secured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Securitization facility			$492,900,000	$500,000,000

Debt_Fair_Value_and_Carrying_V

Debt (Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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	$1,806,175	$851,305
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	657,100	301,600
Capital leases and other	10,060	10,620
Total debt	2,441,242	2,288,898
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	1,806,175	851,305
Long-term debt, less current portion	635,067	1,437,593
Fair Value [Member] | 3.85% Senior Notes Due February 1,2023 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	603,804	603,180
Fair Value [Member] | 6.125% Notes, Payable January 15, 2016 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	670,738	677,833
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	6,640	195,665
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	657,100	301,600
Capital leases and other	10,060	10,620
Total debt	2,412,255	2,253,440
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	1,806,175	851,305
Long-term debt, less current portion	606,080	1,402,135
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	645,555
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	6,640	195,665
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Securitization facility	492,900	500,000
Secured Credit Facility [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Securitization facility	$492,900	$500,000