Mohawk Industries (MHK) 10-K 24 Feb 21 2020 FY Annual report Financial data

COVER PAGE

COVER PAGE - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Feb. 17, 2021	Jun. 26, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2020
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	01-13697
Entity Registrant Name	MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	52-1604305
Entity Address, Address Line One	160 S. Industrial Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town	Calhoun
Entity Address, State or Province	GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	30701
City Area Code	706
Local Phone Number	629-7721
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 5,539,743,229
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		70,226,354
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders-Part III.
Entity Central Index Key	0000851968
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock, $.01 par value
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value
Trading Symbol	MHK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Floating Rate Notes due 2021
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Floating Rate Notes due 2021
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
No Trading Symbol Flag	true
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 768,625	$ 134,785
Short-term investments	571,741	42,500
Receivables, net	1,709,493	1,526,619
Inventories	1,913,020	2,282,328
Prepaid expenses	369,432	415,546
Other current assets	31,343	27,679
Total current assets	5,363,654	4,429,457
Property, plant and equipment, net	4,591,229	4,698,917
Right of use operating lease assets	323,138	323,003
Goodwill	2,650,831	2,570,027
Tradenames	727,268	702,732
Other intangible assets subject to amortization, net	224,339	226,147
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	447,292	436,397
Total assets	14,327,751	13,386,680
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt	377,255	1,051,498
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,895,951	1,559,140
Current operating lease liabilities	98,042	101,945
Total current liabilities	2,371,248	2,712,583
Deferred income taxes	493,668	473,886
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,356,887	1,518,388
Non-current operating lease liabilities	234,726	228,155
Other long-term liabilities	330,064	327,220
Total liabilities	5,786,593	5,260,232
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; 77,624 and 78,980 shares issued in 2020 and 2019, respectively	776	790
Additional paid-in capital	1,885,142	1,868,250
Retained earnings	7,559,191	7,232,337
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(695,145)	(765,824)
Shareholder's equity before treasury stock	8,749,964	8,335,553
Less: treasury stock at cost; 7,346 and 7,348 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively	215,648	215,712
Total Mohawk Industries, Inc. stockholders’ equity	8,534,316	8,119,841
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests	6,842	6,607
Total stockholders’ equity	8,541,158	8,126,448
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 14,327,751	$ 13,386,680

Consolidated Balance Sheets - P

Consolidated Balance Sheets - Parenthetical - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
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)	77,624,000	78,980,000
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	7,346,000	7,348,000

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 9,552,197	$ 9,970,672	$ 9,983,634
Cost of sales	7,121,507	7,294,629	7,145,564
Gross profit	2,430,690	2,676,043	2,838,070
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,794,688	1,848,819	1,742,744
Operating income	636,002	827,224	1,095,326
Interest expense	52,379	41,272	38,827
Other expense (income) net	(751)	36,407	7,298
Earnings before income taxes	584,374	749,545	1,049,201
Income tax expense	68,647	4,974	184,346
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	515,727	744,571	864,855
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	132	360	3,151
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 515,595	$ 744,211	$ 861,704
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (usd per share)	$ 7.24	$ 10.34	$ 11.53
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic (in shares)	71,214	71,986	74,413
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. (usd per share)	$ 7.22	$ 10.30	$ 11.47
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted (in shares)	71,401	72,264	74,773

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 515,727	$ 744,571	$ 864,855
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	72,956	28,996	(237,339)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial loss (gain), net of tax	(2,174)	(3,210)	1,094
Other comprehensive income (loss)	70,782	25,786	(236,245)
Comprehensive income	586,509	770,357	628,610
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	235	360	(13)
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 586,274	$ 769,997	$ 628,623

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Retained EarningsCumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interests
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 7,067,009		$ 29,463	$ 818	$ 1,828,131	$ 6,004,506		$ (558,527)	$ (215,766)	$ 7,847
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017				81,771					(7,350)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	(8,377)			$ 2	(8,400)				$ 21
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)				191					1
Stock-based compensation expense	31,382				31,382
Repurchases of common stock	(274,144)			$ (23)		(274,121)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				(2,306)
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest	(3,892)		3,892			(3,892)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	677		2,474							677
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest and noncontrolling interest, net of taxes	0		(33,884)		1,060					(1,060)
Currency translation adjustment on noncontrolling interests	(1,219)		(1,945)							(1,219)
Currency translation adjustment	(234,175)							(234,175)
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	1,094							1,094
Net earnings	861,704					861,704
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2018	7,440,059		0	$ 797	1,852,173	6,588,197		(791,608)	$ (215,745)	6,245
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018				79,656					(7,349)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	(7,509)			$ 1	(7,543)				$ 33
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)				130					1
Stock-based compensation expense	23,620				23,620
Repurchases of common stock	(100,079)			$ (8)		(100,071)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				(806)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	360									360
Currency translation adjustment on noncontrolling interests	2									2
Currency translation adjustment	28,994							28,994
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	(3,210)							(3,210)
Net earnings	744,211					744,211
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019	8,126,448	$ (131)	0	$ 790	1,868,250	7,232,337	$ (131)	(765,824)	$ (215,712)	6,607
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019				78,980					(7,348)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans	(2,740)			$ 1	(2,805)				$ 64
Shares issued under employee and director stock plans (in shares)				152					2
Stock-based compensation expense	19,697				19,697
Repurchases of common stock	(188,625)			$ (15)		(188,610)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)				(1,508)
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	132									132
Currency translation adjustment on noncontrolling interests	103									103
Currency translation adjustment	72,853							72,853
Prior pension and post-retirement benefit service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	(2,174)							(2,174)
Net earnings	515,595					515,595
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 8,541,158		$ 0	$ 776	$ 1,885,142	$ 7,559,191		$ (695,145)	$ (215,648)	$ 6,842
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020				77,624					(7,346)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 515,727	$ 744,571	$ 864,855
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Restructuring	103,695	90,341	58,991
Depreciation and amortization	607,507	576,452	521,765
Deferred income taxes	22,324	(107,842)	88,456
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment	6,296	1,608	(205)
Stock-based compensation expense	19,697	23,620	31,382
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China	0	59,906	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(54,977)	81,953	13,856
Inventories	357,516	7,212	(255,391)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	255,466	(52,065)	(69,847)
Other assets and prepaid expenses	(55,084)	3,625	(79,482)
Other liabilities	(8,328)	(10,620)	6,964
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,769,839	1,418,761	1,181,344
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(425,557)	(545,462)	(794,110)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	0	(81,082)	(568,960)
Purchases of short-term investments	(1,187,891)	(581,500)	(664,133)
Redemption of short-term investments	658,650	592,000	695,000
Net cash used in investing activities	(954,798)	(616,044)	(1,332,203)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on Senior Credit Facilities	(633,134)	(488,978)	(813,182)
Proceeds from Senior Credit Facilities	617,883	448,587	809,287
Payments on commercial paper	(4,890,991)	(15,168,820)	(16,756,404)
Proceeds from commercial paper	4,195,353	14,540,177	16,988,398
Proceeds from Floating Rate Notes	0	331,325	353,649
Payment on Floating Rate Notes	0	(331,325)	0
Proceeds from Senior Notes issuance	1,062,240	0	0
Repayments on Senior Notes	(326,904)	0	0
Proceeds from Term Loan Facility	500,000	0	0
Repayment on Term Loan Facility	(500,000)	0	0
Payments of other debt and financing costs	(4,799)	(4,294)	(69,569)
Debt issuance costs	(11,413)	(3,028)	(890)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling and noncontrolling interest	0	0	(34,944)
Purchase of Mohawk common stock	(188,625)	(100,080)	(274,144)
Change in outstanding checks in excess of cash	(4,256)	(4,664)	5,753
Shares redeemed for taxes	(3,539)	(8,777)	(9,925)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(188,185)	(789,877)	198,029
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6,984	2,895	(13,004)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	633,840	15,735	34,166
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	134,785	119,050	84,884
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	$ 768,625	$ 134,785	$ 119,050

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
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, luxury vinyl tile (“LVT”) and sheet 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) The COVID-19 Pandemic During 2020, the Company experienced certain disruptions to its business and further disruptions may occur that could materially affect the Company’s ability to obtain supplies, manufacture its products or deliver inventory in a timely manner. Future disruptions may result in lost revenue, additional costs or impairments to goodwill or other assets. Although we believe that we can manage our exposure to these risks, there is no guarantee that we will be able to do so in the future. The Company continues to follow the recommendations of local health authorities to minimize exposure risk for its employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders. The Company has implemented business continuity plans during the crisis and is attempting to minimize the pandemic’s impact, but it may be unable to adequately respond to further outbreaks in particular geographies and its operations may be materially impacted. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the Company’s results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the successful implementation of vaccination programs and the continued fiscal support currently provided by governments. Accordingly, the COVID-19 pandemic and the related global reaction could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. (c) 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, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $768,625 of which $436,948 was held outside the United States. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $134,785 of which $110,033 was held outside the United States. (d) Short-term Investments The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At December 31, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund and managed income fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company's investment in the short-duration bond fund and managed income fund is classified as an equity security, recorded at fair value based on the closing market price of the security. The Company recognizes dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses to other expense (income), net in the statement of operations. (e) Fair Value Accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). These valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. As the basis for evaluating such inputs, a three-tier value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions. (f) Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenues when it satisfies performance obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of the promised goods to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. The nature of the promised goods are ceramic, stone, carpet, resilient (includes sheet vinyl and LVT), laminate, wood and other flooring products. Payment is typically received 90 days or less from the invoice date. The Company adjusts the amounts of revenue for expected cash discounts, sales allowances, returns, and claims, based upon historical experience. The Company adjusts accounts receivable for doubtful account allowances based upon historical bad debt, claims experience, periodic evaluation of specific customer accounts, and the aging of accounts receivable. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company accounts for incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred in selling, general and administrative expenses if the amortization period is less than one year. The Company accounts for shipping and handling activities performed after control has been transferred as a fulfillment cost in cost of sales. (g) Inventories The Company accounts for all inventories on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or 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. 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. (h) 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 15-40 years for buildings and improvements, 3-25 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. (i) 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. (j) 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 on the first day of 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 Global Ceramic, Flooring NA, and Flooring ROW 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 on the first day of the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The impairment tests for indefinite lived intangible assets may be completed through an 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 assessment indicates it is not more likely than not that the fair value of these assets is less than their carrying amounts, a quantitative impairment test is not required. If a quantitative test is necessary, the Company estimates the fair value of the intangible asset and compares it to its carrying amount. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company may also elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative impairment test in any period. If the Company elects to perform a quantitative impairment test, it may resume the qualitative assessment in subsequent periods. 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, applicable discount rate 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. Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives are amortized based on average lives, which range from 7-16 years. (k) Leases The Company measures right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and expensed as incurred. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years. Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of the Company’s leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. (l) 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. (m) Financial Instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of short-term investments, 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 Company has a wholly-owned captive insurance company that may periodically invest in the Company’s commercial paper. These short-term commercial paper investments are classified as trading securities and carried at fair value based upon level two fair value hierarchy. 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. (n) 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 $105,974 in 2020, $130,207 in 2019 and $116,854 in 2018. Vendor consideration, generally cash, is classified as a reduction of net sales, unless specific criteria are met regarding goods or services that the Company may receive in return for this consideration. The Company makes various payments to customers, including rebates, 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 expenses, classified as a selling, general and administrative expense, were $16,087 in 2020, $11,418 in 2019 and $13,332 in 2018. (o) 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. (p) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews its long-lived asset groups, which include intangible assets such as patents and customer relationships subject to amortization, 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. (q) Foreign Currency Translation The Company’s subsidiaries that operate outside the United States generally 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 (loss). Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income or expense, within the consolidated statements of operations. (r) Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations The Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings. The Company designated its €500,000 2.00% Senior Notes borrowing as a net investment hedge of a portion of its European operations. For the years ended December 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s euro denominated debt was an increase of $54,907 ($41,708 net of taxes), a decrease of $12,049 ($9,153 net of taxes) and a decrease of $27,948 ($20,376 net of taxes), respectively, which is recorded in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The increase in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s debt partially offsets the euro-to-dollar translation of the Company’s net investment in its European operations. (s) 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. There were no common stock options and unvested restricted shares (units) that were excluded from the diluted EPS computation because the price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods presented for 2020, 2019 and 2018. Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share are presented in the following table: 2020 2019 2018 Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. $ 515,595 744,211 861,704 Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest (a) — — (3,892) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 515,595 744,211 857,812 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 71,214 71,986 74,413 Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net 187 278 360 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted 71,401 72,264 74,773 Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. Basic $ 7.24 10.34 11.53 Diluted $ 7.22 10.30 11.47 (a) Represents the accretion of the Company’s redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value. The holder put this option to the Company on December 20, 2018 for $33,884. (t) 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. (u) Employee Benefit Plans The Company has 401(k) retirement savings plans (the “Mohawk Plan”) open to substantially all U.S. and Puerto Rico based employees who have completed 60 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 $56,241 and $13,509 in 2020, $57,354 and $23,008 in 2019 and $55,796 and $22,689 in 2018, respectively. The Company also has various pension plans covering employees in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands (the “Non-U.S. Plans”) within the Flooring ROW segment. Benefits under the Non-U.S. Plans depend on compensation and years of service. The Non-U.S. Plans are funded in accordance with local regulations. The Company uses December 31 as the measurement date for its Non-U.S. Plans. The Company’s projected benefit obligation and plan assets as of December 31, 2020 were $86,722 and $68,413, respectively. The Company’s projected benefit obligation and plan assets as of December 31, 2019 were $73,510 and $60,040, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, the funded status of the Non-U.S. Plans was a liability of $18,309 of which $7,005 was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, for a net liability of $11,304 recorded in other long-term liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2019, the funded status of the Non-U.S. Plans was a liability of $13,470 of which $8,303 was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, for a net liability of $5,167 recorded in other long-term liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets. (v) 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. The Company presents currency translation adjustments on noncontrolling interests separately from currency translation adjustments on controlling interests in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity. The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 are as follows: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pensions and post-retirement benefits Total Balance as of December 31, 2017 $ (547,927) (10,600) (558,527) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (234,175) 1,094 (233,081) Balance as of December 31, 2018 (782,102) (9,506) (791,608) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 28,994 (3,210) 25,784 Balance as of December 31, 2019 (753,108) (12,716) (765,824) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 72,853 (2,174) 70,679 Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ (680,255) (14,890) (695,145) (w) Self-Insurance Reserves The Company is self-insured in the U.S. for various levels of general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation and employee medical coverage. Insurance reserves 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. The Company has a wholly-owned captive insurance company, Mohawk Assurance Services, Inc. (“MAS”). MAS insures the retained portion of the Company’s U.S. general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation exposures. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company also moved pandemic, terrorism and medical coverage to MAS. (x) 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. (y) Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing January 1, 2021 for the Company. The Company evaluated the impact that this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact to the financial statements. - Recently Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB. The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. The Company adopted the new standard in the fourth quarter of 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard ASU 2016-02, Leases , and subsequently issued additional ASUs amending this ASU (collectively ASC 842, Leases ). ASC 842 was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment. The adoption of ASC 842 had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, but did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations or cashflow. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets of $328,169 and lease liabilities for operating leases of $332,286 at January 1, 2019, based on the present value

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions 2019 Acquisitions During 2019, the Company acquired two hard surface flooring distribution companies based in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic for $76,237, which resulted in allocations of goodwill of $38,366 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $12,789. The results have been included in the Flooring ROW segment and are not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. 2018 Acquisitions On November 16, 2018, the Company completed its purchase of Eliane S/A Revestimentos Ceramicos (“Eliane”), one of the largest ceramic tile companies in Brazil. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, the Company (i) acquired the entire issued share capital of Eliane and (ii) acquired $99,037 of net indebtedness of Eliane, with total cash consideration paid of $148,302. The Company’s acquisition of Eliane resulted in allocations of goodwill of $33,019, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $32,238 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $5,818. The majority of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. Eliane’s results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Global Ceramic reporting segment. On July 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Group, the leading flooring company in Australia and New Zealand, further extending Mohawk’s global position. The total value of the acquisition was $400,894. The Company’s acquisition of Godfrey Hirst Group resulted in allocations of goodwill of $88,655, indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets of $58,671 and intangible assets subject to amortization of $43,635. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill include product, sales and manufacturing synergies. The Godfrey Hirst Group’s results have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition in the Flooring NA and Flooring ROW segments.

Revenue from Contracts with Cus

Revenue from Contracts with Customers	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contracts with Customers	Revenue from Contracts with Customers Contract liabilities The Company historically records contract liabilities when it receives payment prior to fulfilling a performance obligation. Contract liabilities related to revenues are recorded in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidating balance sheets. The Company had contract liabilities of $39,466 and $34,959 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Performance obligations Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized at a point in time when the product is either shipped or received from the Company's facilities and control of the product is transferred to the customer. Accordingly, in any period, the Company does not recognize a significant amount of revenue from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in prior periods and the amount of such revenue recognized during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 was immaterial. Costs to obtain a contract The Company historically incurs certain incremental costs to obtain revenue contracts. These costs relate to marketing display structures and are capitalized when the amortization period is greater than one year, with the amount recorded in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Capitalized costs to obtain contracts were $59,847 and $69,039 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Straight-line amortization expense recognized during 2020 related to these capitalized costs was $68,201. Revenue disaggregation The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively: December 31, 2020 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 2,050,470 3,477,556 2,381 5,530,407 Europe 699,715 1,506 1,785,549 2,486,770 Russia 262,846 50 122,934 385,830 Other 419,725 114,963 614,502 1,149,190 Total $ 3,432,756 3,594,075 2,525,366 9,552,197 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 3,425,672 31,531 — 3,457,203 Carpet & Resilient 7,084 2,871,050 857,754 3,735,888 Laminate & Wood — 691,494 847,473 1,538,967 Other (1) — — 820,139 820,139 Total $ 3,432,756 3,594,075 2,525,366 9,552,197 December 31, 2019 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 2,131,029 3,688,691 2,873 5,822,593 Europe 711,762 6,922 1,813,555 2,532,239 Russia 269,142 66 116,187 385,395 Other 519,209 148,035 563,201 1,230,445 Total $ 3,631,142 3,843,714 2,495,816 9,970,672 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 3,631,142 55,503 — 3,686,645 Carpet & Resilient — 3,136,474 785,295 3,921,769 Laminate & Wood — 651,737 849,340 1,501,077 Other (1) — — 861,181 861,181 Total $ 3,631,142 3,843,714 2,495,816 9,970,672 December 31, 2018 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 2,251,233 3,851,267 1,289 6,103,789 Europe 714,315 6,487 1,861,890 2,582,692 Russia 245,867 2 103,351 349,220 Other 341,441 171,392 435,100 947,933 Total $ 3,552,856 4,029,148 2,401,630 9,983,634 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 3,552,856 68,337 — 3,621,193 Carpet & Resilient — 3,258,029 645,669 3,903,698 Laminate & Wood — 702,782 850,250 1,553,032 Other (1) — — 905,711 905,711 Total $ 3,552,856 4,029,148 2,401,630 9,983,634 (1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

Restructuring, Acquisition Tran

Restructuring, Acquisition Transaction and Integration-Related Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring, Acquisition Transaction and Integration-Related Costs	Restructuring, Acquisition Transaction 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 ("Asset write-downs") and workforce reductions. Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs consisted of the following during the year ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively (in thousands): 2020 2019 2018 Cost of sales Restructuring costs (1) $ 101,230 84,844 43,733 Acquisition integration-related costs 1,153 3,458 3,330 Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs $ 102,383 88,302 47,063 Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring costs (1) $ 24,127 5,497 15,259 Acquisition transaction-related costs 213 1,502 4,977 Acquisition integration-related costs 2,127 5,871 11,351 Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs $ 26,467 12,870 31,587 (1) The restructuring costs for 2020, 2019 and 2018 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $18,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs mainly in its Flooring North America segment. The restructuring activity for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively is as follows (in thousands): Lease Asset write-downs Severance Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ 397 — 7,866 250 8,513 Provision Global Ceramic segment — — 5,264 — 5,264 Flooring NA segment — 37,820 2,617 33,975 74,412 Flooring ROW segment — 3,936 4,615 2,099 10,650 Corporate — — 15 — 15 Total provision for the Year 2019 — 41,756 12,511 36,074 90,341 Cash payments (376) — (16,113) (19,165) (35,654) Non-cash items — (41,756) (142) (17,043) (58,941) Balance as of December 31, 2019 21 — 4,122 116 4,259 Provision Global Ceramic segment 2,239 19,963 13,987 6,927 43,116 Flooring NA segment 227 32,902 4,660 13,809 51,598 Flooring ROW segment — 12,913 5,746 6,391 25,050 Corporate — 3,685 1,908 — 5,593 Total provision for the Year 2020 2,466 69,463 26,301 27,127 125,357 Cash payments (21) — (20,001) (18,425) (38,447) Non-cash items (2,466) (69,463) 1,154 (8,089) (78,864) Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ — — 11,576 729 12,305 2019 provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 41,756 8,273 34,815 84,844 Selling, general and administrative expenses — — 4,238 1,259 5,497 Total provision for the Year 2019 $ — 41,756 12,511 36,074 90,341 2020 provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 64,415 13,949 22,866 101,230 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,466 5,048 12,352 4,261 24,127 Total provision for the Year 2020 $ 2,466 69,463 26,301 27,127 125,357 The Company generally expects the remaining severance and other restructuring costs to be paid over the next year.

Fair Value

Fair Value	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	Fair Value For publicly-traded investment securities, consisting of the Company’s money market, short-duration bond fund and managed income fund, fair value is determined on the basis of quoted market prices and, accordingly, such investments are classified as Level 1. The Company’s wholly-owned captive insurance company may also invest in the Company’s commercial paper. These short-term commercial paper investments are classified as trading securities and carried at fair value based upon the Level 2 fair value hierarchy. Items Measured at Fair Value The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019: Fair Value December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cash and cash equivalents: Money market fund (Level 1) $ 197,835 — Short-term investments: Short-term investments (Level 1) (1) 571,741 — Commercial paper (Level 2) — 42,500 (1) The Company's short-term investments are in a short-duration bond fund and a managed income fund that are designed to deliver current income consistent with the preservation of capital through investing in high-and medium grade fixed income securities. The investments are readily convertible into cash.

Receivables, net

Receivables, net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables, net	Receivables, net December 31, December 31, Customers, trade $ 1,591,503 1,491,592 Income tax receivable 112,580 8,428 Other 89,092 88,520 1,793,175 1,588,540 Less: allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts (1) 83,682 61,921 Receivables, net $ 1,709,493 1,526,619 (1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements. 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 2018 $ 86,103 4,240 317,716 333,341 74,718 2019 74,718 382 387,253 400,432 61,921 2020 61,921 — 384,403 362,642 83,682 (1) Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries .

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories The components of inventories are as follows: December 31, December 31, Finished goods $ 1,372,234 1,610,742 Work in process 126,231 144,639 Raw materials 414,555 526,947 Total inventories $ 1,913,020 2,282,328

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The Company conducted its annual impairment assessment on the first day of the fourth quarter of 2020 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: Global Ceramic Flooring NA Flooring ROW Total Balances as of December 31, 2018 Goodwill $ 1,564,987 874,198 1,409,206 3,848,391 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) 1,033,057 531,144 956,765 2,520,966 Goodwill recognized during the period 13,197 — 49,619 62,816 Currency translation during the period 5,392 — (19,147) (13,755) Balances as of December 31, 2019 Goodwill 1,583,576 874,198 1,439,678 3,897,452 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) 1,051,646 531,144 987,237 2,570,027 Goodwill recognized during the period — — (9,642) (9,642) Currency translation during the period (4,085) — 94,531 90,446 Balances as of December 31, 2020 Goodwill 1,579,491 874,198 1,524,567 3,978,256 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) $ 1,047,561 531,144 1,072,126 2,650,831 Intangible assets: Tradenames Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization: Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ 707,380 Intangible assets acquired during the year (1) (874) Currency translation during the year (3,774) Balance as of December 31, 2019 702,732 Currency translation during the year 24,536 Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ 727,268 (1) Includes adjustments on previously acquired intangible assets. Customer Patents Other Total Intangible assets subject to amortization: Balances as of December 31, 2018 $ 244,628 4,495 5,307 254,430 Intangible assets acquired during the year 2,092 — — 2,092 Amortization during the year (25,527) (2,156) 70 (27,613) Currency translation during the year (2,752) (111) 101 (2,762) Balances as of December 31, 2019 218,441 2,228 5,478 226,147 Intangible assets acquired during the year 12,789 — — 12,789 Amortization during the year (26,612) (2,195) (84) (28,891) Currency translation during the year 13,921 111 262 14,294 Balances as of December 31, 2020 $ 218,539 144 5,656 224,339 December 31, 2020 Cost Acquisitions Currency translation Accumulated amortization Net Value Customer Relationships $ 645,206 12,789 41,800 481,256 218,539 Patents 249,100 — 24,470 273,426 144 Other 6,631 — 314 1,289 5,656 Total $ 900,937 12,789 66,584 755,971 224,339 December 31, 2019 Cost Acquisitions Currency translation Accumulated amortization Net Value Customer Relationships $ 651,014 2,092 (7,900) 426,765 218,441 Patents 254,483 — (5,383) 246,872 2,228 Other 6,534 — 97 1,153 5,478 Total $ 912,031 2,092 (13,186) 674,790 226,147 Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 Amortization expense $ 28,891 27,613 30,745 Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 are as follows: 2021 $ 29,429 2022 28,634 2023 26,998 2024 26,264 2025 26,064

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
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, Land $ 484,450 469,837 Buildings and improvements 1,856,859 1,790,781 Machinery and equipment 5,987,272 5,602,474 Furniture and fixtures 164,027 163,017 Leasehold improvements 103,172 103,755 Construction in progress 309,486 366,144 8,905,266 8,496,008 Less: accumulated depreciation 4,314,037 3,797,091 Net property, plant and equipment $ 4,591,229 4,698,917 Additions to property, plant and equipment included capitalized interest of $6,362, $7,214 and $10,684 in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Depreciation expense was $574,095, $544,733 and $487,411 for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Included in property, plant and equipment are finance leases with a cost of $58,170 and $35,271 and accumulated depreciation of $12,498 and $5,664 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt Senior Credit Facility On October 18, 2019, the Company amended and restated its $1,800,000 senior credit facility, extending the maturity from March 26, 2022 to October 18, 2024 (as amended and restated, the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility marginally reduced the commitment fee and modified certain negative covenants to provide the Company with additional flexibility, including flexibility to make acquisitions and incur additional indebtedness. The restatement also renewed the Company’s option to extend the maturity of the Senior Credit Facility up to two times for an additional one-year period each. At the Company’s election, revolving loans under the 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% (1.125% as of December 31, 2020), or (b) the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, or the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) rate plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.00% and 0.75% (0.125% as of December 31, 2020). The Company also pays a commitment fee to the lenders under the Senior Credit Facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceed utilization of the Senior Credit Facility ranging from 0.09% to 0.20% per annum (0.11% as of December 31, 2020). 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 Senior Credit Facility are unsecured. The 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. The limitations contain customary exceptions or, in certain cases, do not apply as long as the Company is in compliance with the financial ratio requirements and is not otherwise in default. The Senior Credit Facility originally required the Company to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00 and a Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00, each as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. However, on May 7, 2020 the Company amended the Senior Credit Facility to temporarily increase the minimum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio to 4.75 to 1.00 and to increase the amount of certain adjustments to Net Income that are permitted to calculate the ratio. The relief provided by the amendment is in effect for the fiscal quarters ending on September 26, 2020 through (and including) the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021. The Senior Credit Facility also contains customary representations and warranties and events of default, subject to customary grace periods. In 2019, the Company paid financing costs of $2,264 in connection with the amendment and restatement of its Senior Credit Facility. These costs were deferred and, along with previously unamortized costs of $3,405 are being amortized over the term of the Senior Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2020, amounts utilized under the Senior Credit Facility included zero borrowings and $787 of standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments. Any outstanding borrowings under the Company's U.S. and European commercial paper programs reduce availability under the Senior Credit Facility. The Company has utilized $787 under the Senior Credit Facility resulting in a total of $1,799,213 available as of December 31, 2020. Commercial Paper On February 28, 2014 and July 31, 2015, the Company established programs for the issuance of unsecured commercial paper in the United States and Eurozone capital markets, respectively. Commercial paper issued under the U.S. and European programs will have maturities ranging up to 397 and 183 days, respectively. None of the commercial paper notes may be voluntarily prepaid or redeemed by the Company and all rank pari passu with all of the Company’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. To the extent that the Company issues European commercial paper notes through a subsidiary of the Company, the notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company. The Company uses its Senior Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop for its commercial paper programs. Accordingly, the total amount outstanding under all of the Company’s commercial paper programs may not exceed $1,800,000 (less any amounts drawn on the Senior Credit Facility) at any time. The proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper notes will be available for general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2020, there was zero outstanding under the U.S. commercial paper program and the European program. Senior Notes On June 12, 2020, Mohawk Capital Finance S.A. (“Mohawk Finance”), an indirect wholly-owned finance subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance and sale of €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 1.750% Senior Notes (“1.750% Senior Notes”) due June 12, 2027. The 1.750% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 1.750% Senior Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. Interest on the 1.750% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on June 12 of each year, commencing on June 12, 2021. The Company paid financing costs of $4,400 in connection with the 1.750% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 1.750% Senior Notes. On May 14, 2020, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $500,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.625% Senior Notes (“3.625% Senior Notes”) due May 15, 2030. The 3.625% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.625% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on November 15, 2020. The Company paid financing costs of $5,476 in connection with the 3.625% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 3.625% Senior Notes. On September 4, 2019, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 4, 2021 (“2021 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and rank pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2021 Floating Rate Notes are fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.2% (but in no event shall the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2021 Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on December 4, March 4, June 4, and September 4 of each year. Mohawk Finance received an issuance premium of €744 and paid financing cost of $754 in connection with the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. The issuance premium and financing costs have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2021 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2018, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due May 18, 2020 (“2020 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2020 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2020 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on August 18, November 18, February 18, and May 18 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $890 in connection with the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes. On May 18, 2020, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2020 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its commercial paper programs. On September 11, 2017, Mohawk Finance completed the issuance and sale of €300,000 aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due September 11, 2019 (“2019 Floating Rate Notes”). The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were senior unsecured obligations of Mohawk Finance and ranked pari passu with all of Mohawk Finance’s other existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2019 Floating Rate Notes were fully, unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Company on a senior unsecured basis. These notes bore interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to three-month EURIBOR plus 0.3% (but in no event would the interest rate be less than zero). Interest on the 2019 Floating Rate Notes was payable quarterly on September 11, December 11, March 11, and June 11 of each year. Mohawk Finance paid financing costs of $911 in connection with the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. These costs were deferred and amortized over the term of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes. On September 11, 2019, the Company paid the remaining €300,000 outstanding principal of the 2019 Floating Rate Notes utilizing cash on hand and borrowings under its European commercial paper program. On June 9, 2015, the Company issued €500,000 aggregate principal amount of 2.00% Senior Notes (“2.00% Senior Notes”) due January 14, 2022. The 2.00% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 2.00% Senior Notes is payable annually in cash on January 14 of each year, commencing on January 14, 2016. The Company paid financing costs of $4,218 in connection with the 2.00% Senior Notes. These costs were deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 2.00% Senior Notes. On January 31, 2013, the Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.85% Senior Notes (“3.85% Senior Notes”) due February 1, 2023. The 3.85% Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness. Interest on the 3.85% Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year. 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. As defined in the related agreements, the Company’s senior notes contain covenants, representations and warranties and events of default, subject to exceptions, and restrictions on the Company’s financial and business operations, including limitations on liens, restrictions on entering into sale and leaseback transactions, fundamental changes, and a provision allowing the holder of the notes to require repayment upon a change of control triggering event. Term Loan On April 7, 2020, the Company entered into a credit agreement that provided for a $500,000 delayed draw term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). On April 15, 2020, the Company borrowed the full amount on the Term Loan Facility, the proceeds of which could be used for funding working capital and general corporate purposes of the Company. The principal amount of the Term Loan Facility was to be repaid in a single installment on April 6, 2021. The Company could prepay all or a portion of the Term Loan Facility from time to time, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The obligations of the Company and its subsidiaries in respect of the Term Loan Facility were unsecured. The Term Loan Facility was subject to the same affirmative and negative covenants that are applicable to the Senior Credit Facility. The Company recorded financing costs of $1,088 in connection with the Term Loan Facility. On May 15, 2020, the Company prepaid the entire outstanding balance on the Term Loan Facility utilizing cash on hand and proceeds from the 3.625% Senior Notes and associated financing costs were written off in the quarter ending June 27, 2020. The fair values and carrying values of the Company’s debt instruments are detailed as follows: At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying 1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually $ 635,664 615,006 — — 3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually 561,890 500,000 — — 3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually 638,844 600,000 627,144 600,000 2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually 624,680 615,006 580,235 560,099 2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly — — 336,066 336,059 2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly 368,738 369,004 335,965 336,059 U.S. commercial paper — — 317,000 317,000 European commercial paper — — 376,946 376,946 Five — — 16,803 16,803 Finance leases and other 46,302 46,302 30,049 30,049 Unamortized debt issuance costs (11,176) (11,176) (3,129) (3,129) Total debt 2,864,942 2,734,142 2,617,079 2,569,886 Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper 376,989 377,255 1,051,498 1,051,498 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 2,487,953 2,356,887 1,565,581 1,518,388 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 total debt as of December 31, 2020 are as follows (1) : 2021 $ 377,208 2022 622,832 2023 607,116 2024 5,459 2025 4,131 Thereafter 1,128,572 $ 2,745,318 (1)

Accounts Payable and Accrued Ex

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows: December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Outstanding checks in excess of cash $ 5,672 9,924 Accounts payable, trade 1,016,897 824,956 Accrued expenses 566,052 461,035 Product warranties 54,692 49,184 Accrued interest 30,403 21,050 Accrued compensation and benefits 222,235 192,991 Total accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,895,951 1,559,140

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. Certain of the Company’s leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of the Company’s leases contain residual value guarantees and none of the Company’s agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage. The Company rents or subleases certain real estate to third parties. The Company’s sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases. The components of lease costs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 25,067 102,504 127,571 30,002 97,988 127,990 Short-term 11,633 16,021 27,654 9,725 13,933 23,658 Variable 8,285 30,036 38,321 8,123 29,852 37,975 Sub-leases (411) (741) (1,152) (311) (537) (848) $ 44,574 147,820 192,394 47,539 141,236 188,775 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 6,423 — 6,423 4,015 — 4,015 Interest on lease liabilities — 690 690 — 491 491 $ 6,423 690 7,113 4,015 491 4,506 Net lease costs $ 199,507 193,281 Rental expense under fixed operating leases was $143,513 in 2018. Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Classification At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets Operating Leases Right of use operating lease assets Right of use operating lease assets $ 323,138 323,003 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, plant and equipment 58,170 35,271 Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation (12,498) (5,664) Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net 45,672 29,607 Total lease assets $ 368,810 352,610 Liabilities Operating Leases Other current Current operating lease liabilities $ 98,042 101,945 Non-current Non-current operating lease liabilities 234,726 228,155 Total operating liabilities 332,768 330,100 Finance Leases Short-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 8,025 4,835 Long-term debt Long-term debt, less current portion 38,098 25,214 Total finance liabilities 46,123 30,049 Total lease liabilities $ 378,891 360,149 Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2020 are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2021 $ 8,830 113,151 121,981 2022 8,399 88,607 97,006 2023 7,632 60,118 67,750 2024 5,870 38,785 44,655 2025 4,453 26,837 31,290 Thereafter 14,599 27,454 42,053 Total lease payments 49,783 354,952 404,735 Less imputed interest 3,660 22,184 Present value, Total $ 46,123 332,768 The Company had approximately $12,375 of leases that commenced after December 31, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule. Lease term and discount rate are as follows: At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Leases 4.5 years 4.3 years Finance Leases 7.7 years 8.4 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating Leases 2.8 % 3.3 % Finance Leases 1.4 % 1.4 % Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 124,708 127,213 Operating cash flows from finance leases 690 349 Financing cash flows from finance leases 6,386 3,975 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 110,036 133,959 Finance leases 18,248 20,464 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 113,898 109,884 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Leases	Leases Effective January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, which requires recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. Certain of the Company’s leases include rental payments that will adjust periodically for inflation or certain adjustments based on step increases. An insignificant number of the Company’s leases contain residual value guarantees and none of the Company’s agreements contain material restrictive covenants. Variable rent expenses consist primarily of maintenance, property taxes and charges based on usage. The Company rents or subleases certain real estate to third parties. The Company’s sublease portfolio consists mainly of operating leases. The components of lease costs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 25,067 102,504 127,571 30,002 97,988 127,990 Short-term 11,633 16,021 27,654 9,725 13,933 23,658 Variable 8,285 30,036 38,321 8,123 29,852 37,975 Sub-leases (411) (741) (1,152) (311) (537) (848) $ 44,574 147,820 192,394 47,539 141,236 188,775 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 6,423 — 6,423 4,015 — 4,015 Interest on lease liabilities — 690 690 — 491 491 $ 6,423 690 7,113 4,015 491 4,506 Net lease costs $ 199,507 193,281 Rental expense under fixed operating leases was $143,513 in 2018. Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Classification At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets Operating Leases Right of use operating lease assets Right of use operating lease assets $ 323,138 323,003 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, plant and equipment 58,170 35,271 Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation (12,498) (5,664) Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net 45,672 29,607 Total lease assets $ 368,810 352,610 Liabilities Operating Leases Other current Current operating lease liabilities $ 98,042 101,945 Non-current Non-current operating lease liabilities 234,726 228,155 Total operating liabilities 332,768 330,100 Finance Leases Short-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 8,025 4,835 Long-term debt Long-term debt, less current portion 38,098 25,214 Total finance liabilities 46,123 30,049 Total lease liabilities $ 378,891 360,149 Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2020 are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2021 $ 8,830 113,151 121,981 2022 8,399 88,607 97,006 2023 7,632 60,118 67,750 2024 5,870 38,785 44,655 2025 4,453 26,837 31,290 Thereafter 14,599 27,454 42,053 Total lease payments 49,783 354,952 404,735 Less imputed interest 3,660 22,184 Present value, Total $ 46,123 332,768 The Company had approximately $12,375 of leases that commenced after December 31, 2020 that created rights and obligations to the Company. These leases are not included in the above maturity schedule. Lease term and discount rate are as follows: At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Leases 4.5 years 4.3 years Finance Leases 7.7 years 8.4 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating Leases 2.8 % 3.3 % Finance Leases 1.4 % 1.4 % Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 124,708 127,213 Operating cash flows from finance leases 690 349 Financing cash flows from finance leases 6,386 3,975 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 110,036 133,959 Finance leases 18,248 20,464 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 113,898 109,884 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognized compensation expense for all share-based payments granted for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 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 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 three On May 19, 2017, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2017 Plan”), which allows the Company to reserve up to a maximum of 3,000 shares of common stock for issuance upon the grant or exercise of awards under the 2017 Plan. No additional awards may be granted under the 2012 Plan after May 19, 2017. Restricted Stock Plans A summary of the Company’s RSUs under the Company’s long-term incentive plans as of December 31, 2020, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows: Shares Weighted Weighted Aggregate Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2019 362 $ 158.13 Granted 192 120.36 Released (146) 203.05 Forfeited (33) 140.69 Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2020 375 $ 122.84 1.4 $ 52,822 Expected to vest as of December 31, 2020 361 1.4 $ 50,895 The Company recognized stock-based compensation costs related to the issuance of RSUs of $19,697 ($14,576, net of taxes), $23,620 ($17,479, net of taxes) and $31,382 ($24,436, net of taxes) for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 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 $17,706 as of December 31, 2020, and will be recognized as expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.60 years. Additional information relating to the Company’s RSUs under the Company’s long-term incentive plans are as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Restricted Stock Units outstanding, January 1 362 446 555 Granted 192 187 136 Released (146) (230) (235) Forfeited (33) (41) (10) Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31 375 362 446 Expected to vest as of December 31 361 356 440 During 2020, 2019 and 2018, a total of 1 shares were awarded each year to certain non-employee directors in lieu of cash for their annual retainers. The Company has not granted stock options since the year ended December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2020, there were fully vested options to acquire 63 shares outstanding, with a weighted average remaining contractual term of less than one year.

Other Expense (Income)

Other Expense (Income)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Other Expense (Income)	Other Expense (Income) Following is a summary of other expense (income): 2020 2019 2018 Foreign currency losses (gains), net $ 7,815 (7,190) 9,613 Release of indemnification asset — (304) 4,606 Impairment of joint venture in Brazil 3,599 — — Dividend income (2,976) — — Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China (1) — 59,906 — All other, net (9,189) (16,005) (6,921) Total other expense (income), net $ (751) 36,407 7,298 (1) During 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $59,906.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Following is a summary of earnings before income taxes for United States and foreign operations: 2020 2019 2018 United States $ 94,829 163,764 387,564 Foreign 489,545 585,781 661,637 Earnings before income taxes $ 584,374 749,545 1,049,201 Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 consists of the following: 2020 2019 2018 Current income taxes: U.S. federal $ (33,821) 19,936 22,700 State and local 7,794 12,659 14,521 Foreign 72,350 80,221 58,669 Total current 46,323 112,816 95,890 Deferred income taxes: U.S. federal 14,533 11,993 54,983 State and local 112 15,371 19,076 Foreign 7,679 (135,206) 14,397 Total deferred 22,324 (107,842) 88,456 Total income tax expense $ 68,647 4,974 184,346 The geographic dispersion of earnings and losses contributes to the annual changes in the Company’s effective tax rates. Approximately 16% of the Company’s current year earnings before income taxes was generated in the United States. The Company is also subject to taxation in other jurisdictions where it has operations, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ukraine. The effective tax rates that the Company accrues in these jurisdictions vary widely, but they are generally lower than the Company’s overall effective tax rate. The Company’s domestic effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were (12.0)%, 36.6%, and 28.7%, respectively, and its non-U.S. effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 were 16.3%, (9.4)%, and 11.0%, respectively. The difference in rates applicable in foreign jurisdictions results from a number of factors, including lower statutory rates, historical loss carry-forwards, financing arrangements, and other factors. The Company’s effective tax rate has been and will continue to be impacted by the geographical dispersion of the Company’s earnings and losses. To the extent that domestic earnings increase while the foreign earnings remain flat or decrease, or increase at a lower rate, the Company’s effective tax rate will increase. Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to earnings before income taxes differs from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to earnings before income taxes as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Income taxes at statutory rate $ 122,719 157,404 220,332 State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 8,081 22,185 22,315 Foreign income taxes (a) (57,898) (17,276) (39,915) Change in valuation allowance 35,381 (21,975) 2,472 European Restructuring (b) — (136,194) — Loss on previously taxed earnings (10,346) — — Carryback rate differential (c) (33,739) — — Transition Tax — — 28,201 Transition tax planning initiatives — — (18,706) Tax contingencies and audit settlements, net 6,779 6,686 (31,874) Other, net (2,330) (5,856) 1,521 $ 68,647 4,974 184,346 (a) Foreign income taxes include statutory rate differences, financing arrangements, withholding taxes, local income taxes, notional deductions, and other miscellaneous items. (b) The Company implemented select operational, administrative and financial restructurings that centralized certain business processes and intangible assets in various European jurisdictions into a new entity. (c) The CARES Act permits the Company to carry back its 2020 U.S. taxable loss to a tax year before the corporate income tax rate was lowered by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 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, 2020 and 2019 are presented below: 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets: Accounts receivable $ 14,384 7,063 Inventories 44,597 50,585 Employee benefits 39,526 36,068 Accrued expenses and other 103,892 67,638 Deductible state tax and interest benefit 4,042 3,665 Intangibles 152,499 146,953 Lease liabilities 91,359 86,717 Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits 433,822 376,375 Gross deferred tax assets 884,121 775,064 Valuation allowance (267,838) (232,196) Net deferred tax assets 616,283 542,868 Deferred tax liabilities: Inventories (17,403) (12,885) Plant and equipment (489,240) (510,952) Intangibles (197,009) (182,424) Right of use assets (87,351) (83,271) Prepaids (56,140) — Other liabilities (46,121) (24,220) Gross deferred tax liabilities (893,264) (813,752) Net deferred tax liability $ (276,981) (270,884) 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, 2020, and 2019 is $267,838 and $232,196, respectively. The valuation allowance as of December 31, 2020 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 2020 valuation allowance was an increase of $35,642 related to tax rate changes, foreign currency translation, and other activities. The total change in the 2019 valuation allowance was a decrease of $115,590, which includes $148,240 related to the tax liability resulting from the European Restructuring, with remaining $32,650 related to tax rate changes, foreign currency translation, and other activities. 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, 2020, the Company has state net operating loss carry forwards and state tax credits with potential tax benefits of $57,613, net of federal income tax benefit; these carry forwards expire over various periods based on taxing jurisdiction. A valuation allowance totaling $29,919 has been recorded against these state deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020. In addition, as of December 31, 2020, the Company has credits and net operating loss carry forwards in the U.S. with potential tax benefits of $10,179 and in various foreign jurisdictions with potential tax benefits of $1,710,619. A valuation allowance of $5,881 and $232,038, respectively, has been recorded against these deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020. As a result of the redemption of hybrid instruments in response to changes in global tax regimes, the Company has an ASC 740-10 liability of $1,344,589 for the full tax effected loss on the hybrid instrument in the Tax Uncertainties section below. This ASC 740-10-45 liability is recorded as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset in the financial statements as a result of management’s determination that it is not more likely than not that the benefit will be realized. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had recognized $134,754 of income tax expense on foreign earnings of approximately $2,126,617. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company made a one-time distribution of $1,742,539 of previously taxed earnings during the current year to address short term liquidity needs in the US. The tax effects related to this distribution were not material to the Company’s income tax expense. Notwithstanding the one-time distribution and the new territorial tax regime created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in 2017, the Company has no intentions or plans to repatriate additional foreign earnings and continues to assert that historical earnings of its foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2020 are permanently reinvested. Should the remaining earnings be distributed in the form of dividends in the future, the Company might be subject to withholding taxes (possibly offset by U.S. foreign tax credits) in various foreign jurisdictions, but the Company would not expect incremental U.S. federal or state taxes to be accrued on these previously taxed earnings. 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 and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits 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, 2020, the Company’s gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits is $1,388,391, excluding interest and penalties. If the Company were to prevail on all uncertain tax positions, $33,144 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: 2020 2019 Balance as of January 1 $ 1,260,970 1,330,713 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year (a) 1,694 2,302 Additions for tax positions of acquired companies — 2,094 Additions for tax positions of prior years 7,663 4,744 Transition tax planning initiatives — — Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations (1,239) (2,729) Reductions due to Luxembourg tax rate change — (46,841) Settlements with taxing authorities (497) (1,929) Effects of foreign currency translation 119,800 (27,384) Balance as of December 31 $ 1,388,391 1,260,970 (a) The tax effected loss was adjusted for tax rate and foreign currency translation changes in 2020, resulting in an updated balance of $1,344,589 as of December 31, 2019. This $1,344,589 of unrecognized benefit is presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset in the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company has $11,485 and $12,555, respectively, accrued for the payment of interest and penalties, excluding the federal tax benefit of interest deductions where applicable. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company accrued interest and penalties through income tax expense of $(695), $5,368 and $(1,085), respectively. The Company believes that its unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $8,575 within the next twelve months. The Internal Revenue Service has completed its audit of the Company’s 2014 & 2015 tax years, therefore Federal income tax matters related to years prior to 2016 has been effectively settled. Various other state and foreign income tax returns are open to examination for various years. Belgian Tax Matter Between 2012 and 2014, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for the calendar years 2005 through 2010 in the amounts of €46,135, €38,817, €39,635, €30,131, €25,486 and €43,117 respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest. The Belgian tax authority denied the Company’s formal protests against these assessments and the Company brought all six years before the Court of First Appeal in Bruges. The Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company on January 27, 2016, with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009; and on June 13, 2018, the Court of First Appeal in Bruges ruled in favor of the Company with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2006, December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010. The Belgian tax authority has lodged its Notification of Appeal for all six years with the Ghent Court of Appeal. On September 17, 2019, the Company pled its case to the Ghent Court of Special (Tax) Appeals and on October 1, 2019, the Court ruled in favor of the Company, re-confirming the rulings of the Court of First Appeals in Bruges with respect to the calendar years ending December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2009. On March 12, 2020, the Belgian tax authority filed another revised assessment for the calendar year ending December 31, 2009, with the Ghent Court. In March 2019, the Company received assessments from the Belgian tax authority for tax years 2011 through 2017 which were, as a result of the positive ruling of the Ghent Court of Appeal, cancelled in January 2020. On March 10, 2020, a new notice of change was received for the year ending December 31, 2016, resulting in a tax assessment in the amount of €67,959, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the Company filed a protest on April 10, 2020. On December 22, 2020, a tax assessment for the year ending December 31, 2017, was received in the amount of €17,655, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the company will file a protest in 2021. These notices of change/tax assessments from the Belgian tax authority represent a change in position in which it intends to apply new rules applicable as of 2018 to the Company's open tax years going back to 2009. On October 22, 2020, a notice of change was received by the Company’s licensing subsidiary in Luxembourg, against which the Company will file a protest. The notice covers the years ending December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2018 and is based on the same facts underlying the original actions that were unsuccessfully tried and appealed by the Belgian government. In December 2020, the Company received assessments for the years ending December 31, 2013 and 2017, in the amount of €45,466 and €65,152, respectively, including penalties, but excluding interest, against which the company will file a protest in 2021. In view of the allegations made against the Company’s licensing subsidiary in Luxembourg, the tax assessment received in the amount of €67,959 for the year ending December 31, 2016, was cancelled on January 27, 2021. The Company continues to disagree with the views of the Belgian tax authority on all matters referenced above and will persist in its vigorous defense. Nevertheless, on May 24, 2016, the tax collector representing the Belgian tax authorities imposed a lien on the Company’s properties in Wielsbeke (Ooigemstraat and Breestraat), Oostrozebeke (Ingelmunstersteenweg) and Desselgem (Waregemstraat) included in the Flooring ROW segment. The purpose of the lien is to provide security for payment should the Belgian tax authority prevail on its appeal. The lien does not interfere with the Company’s operations at these properties.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies The Company had approximately $787 and $22,787 in standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, 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 and in Note 15, Income Taxes Belgian Tax Matter , 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. Perfluorinated Compounds (“PFCs”) Litigation In September 2016, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden, Alabama (the “Gadsden Water Board”) filed an individual complaint in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama against certain manufacturers, suppliers, and users of chemicals containing specific PFCs, including the Company. In May 2017, the Water Works and Sewer Board of the Town of Centre, Alabama (the “Centre Water Board”) filed a similar complaint in the Circuit Court of Cherokee County, Alabama. The Gadsden Water Board and the Centre Water Board both seek monetary damages and injunctive relief claiming that their water supplies contain excessive amounts of PFCs. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed dispositive motions in each case arguing that the Alabama state courts lack personal jurisdiction over them. These motions were denied. In June and September 2018, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court for Writs of Mandamus directing each lower court to enter an order granting the defendants’ dispositive motions on personal jurisdiction grounds. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the petitions on December 20, 2019. Certain defendants, including the Company, filed an Application for Rehearing with the Alabama Supreme Court asking the Court to reconsider its December 2019 decision. The Alabama Supreme Court denied the application for rehearing. On August 21, 2020, certain defendants, including the Company, petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States for review of the matter. On January 19, 2021, the Supreme Court denied the defendants’ petition for review. In December 2019, the City of Rome, Georgia (“Rome”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia that is similar to the Gadsden Water Board and Centre Water Board complaints, again seeking monetary damages and injunctive relief related to PFCs. Also in December 2019, Jarrod Johnson filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of Floyd County, Georgia purporting to represent all water subscribers with the Rome (Georgia) Water and Sewer Division and/or the Floyd County (Georgia) Water Department and seeking to recover, among other things, damages in the form of alleged increased rates and surcharges incurred by ratepayers for the costs associated with eliminating certain PFCs from their drinking water. In January 2020, defendant 3M Company removed the class action to federal court. The Company has filed motions to dismiss in both of these cases. On December 17, 2020, the Superior Court of Floyd County denied the Company’s motion to dismiss in the Rome case. The Company denies all liability in these matters and intends to defend them vigorously. Putative Securities Class Action On January 3, 2020, the Company and certain of its executive officers were named as defendants in a putative shareholder class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "Securities Class Action"). The complaint alleges that defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by making materially false and misleading statements and that the officers are control persons under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock between April 28, 2017 and July 25, 2019 (“Class Period”). On June 29, 2020, an amended complaint was filed in the Securities Class Action against Mohawk and its CEO Jeff Lorberbaum, based on the same claims and the same Class Period. The amended complaint alleges that the Company (1) engaged in fabricating revenues by attempting delivery to customers that were closed and recognizing these attempts as sales; (2) overproduced product to report higher operating margins and maintained significant inventory that was not salable; and (3) valued certain inventory improperly or improperly delivered inventory with knowledge that it was defective and customers would return it. On October 27, 2020, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Government Subpoenas As previously disclosed, on June 25, 2020, the Company received subpoenas issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia (the “USAO”) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to matters similar to the allegations of wrongdoing raised by the Securities Class Action. The Company’s Audit Committee, with the assistance of outside legal counsel, conducted a thorough internal investigation into these allegations. The Audit Committee has completed the investigation and concluded that the allegations of wrongdoing are without merit. The USAO and SEC investigations are ongoing, and the Company is cooperating fully with those authorities. The Company will continue to vigorously defend against the allegations of wrongdoing in the Securities Class Action and does not believe they have merit. Delaware State Court Action The Company and certain of its present and former executive officers were named as defendants in a putative state securities class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on January 30, 2020. The complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933. The complaint is filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares of the Company’s common stock in Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 1 and Mohawk Industries Retirement Plan 2 between April 27, 2017 and July 25, 2019. On March 27, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation pending the earlier of either the close of fact discovery or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the related Securities Class Action pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The stay may be lifted according to the terms set forth in the Court’s Order to Stay Litigation. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims. Derivative Actions The Company and certain of its executive officers and directors were named as defendants in certain derivative actions filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on May 18, 2020 and August 6, 2020, respectively. The complaints allege that defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by causing the Company to issue materially false and misleading statements. The complaints are filed on behalf of the Company and seek to remedy fiduciary duty breaches occurring from April 28, 2017 – July 25, 2019. On July 20, 2020, the Court granted a temporary stay of the litigation. Other shareholders of record have jointly moved to intervene in the derivative actions to stay the proceedings. The Court has not yet ruled on the motion to intervene. On October 21, 2020, the Court entered an Order consolidating the derivative actions and appointing Lead Counsel. The consolidated action will remain stayed pending the earlier of either the Securities Class Action defendants filing an answer to the operative complaint or the deadline to appeal the dismissal of the Securities Class Action. The Company intends to vigorously defend against the claims. General 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 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 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.

Consolidated Statements of Ca_2

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
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: 2020 2019 2018 Net cash paid (received) during the years for: Interest $ 44,584 45,241 46,186 Income taxes $ 106,891 123,974 196,193 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Unpaid property plant and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 90,767 104,823 101,389 Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition $ — 107,290 831,760 Liabilities assumed in acquisition — (31,053) (257,515) $ — 76,237 574,245

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	Segment Reporting The Company has three reporting segments: the Global Ceramic segment, the Flooring NA segment and the Flooring ROW segment. The Global Ceramic segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets a broad line of ceramic tile, porcelain tile, natural stone, quartz, porcelain slab countertops and other products, which it distributes primarily in North America, Europe, South America 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 Flooring NA segment designs, manufactures, sources and markets its floor covering product lines, including carpets, rugs, carpet pad, laminate, resilient (includes sheet vinyl and LVT) and wood flooring, which it distributes through its network of regional distribution centers and satellite warehouses using company-operated trucks, common carriers or rail transportation. The segment’s product lines are sold through various selling channels, including independent floor covering retailers, distributors, home centers, mass merchandisers, department stores, shop at home, buying groups, commercial contractors and commercial end users. The Flooring ROW segment designs, manufactures, sources, licenses and markets laminate, wood flooring, roofing elements, insulation boards, medium-density fiberboard (“MDF”), chipboards, other wood products, sheet vinyl and LVT, which it distributes primarily in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Russia through various selling channels, which include retailers, company-operated distributors, 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. No single customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 or 2018. Segment information is as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Assets: Global Ceramic segment $ 5,250,069 5,419,896 5,194,030 Flooring NA segment 3,594,976 3,823,654 3,938,639 Flooring ROW segment 4,194,447 3,925,246 3,666,617 Corporate and intersegment eliminations 1,288,259 217,884 299,837 Total $ 14,327,751 13,386,680 13,099,123 Geographic net sales: United States $ 5,530,407 5,822,593 6,103,789 Europe 2,486,770 2,532,239 2,582,692 Russia 385,830 385,395 349,220 Other 1,149,190 1,230,445 947,933 Total $ 9,552,197 9,970,672 9,983,634 Long-lived assets: (1) United States $ 3,303,197 3,391,676 3,485,046 Belgium 1,808,571 1,645,104 1,663,470 Other 2,130,292 2,232,164 2,072,353 Total $ 7,242,060 7,268,944 7,220,869 Net sales by product categories: Ceramic & Stone $ 3,457,203 3,686,645 3,621,193 Carpet & Resilient 3,735,888 3,921,769 3,903,698 Laminate & Wood 1,538,967 1,501,077 1,553,032 Other (2) 820,139 861,181 905,711 Total $ 9,552,197 9,970,672 9,983,634 Net sales: Global Ceramic segment $ 3,432,756 3,631,142 3,552,856 Flooring NA segment 3,594,075 3,843,714 4,029,148 Flooring ROW segment 2,525,366 2,495,816 2,401,630 Total $ 9,552,197 9,970,672 9,983,634 (1) Long-lived assets are composed of property, plant and equipment - net, and goodwill. (2) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts. 2020 2019 2018 Operating income (loss) (1) : Global Ceramic segment $ 167,731 335,639 439,152 Flooring NA segment 147,442 177,566 356,842 Flooring ROW segment 366,934 353,666 340,642 Corporate and intersegment eliminations (46,105) (39,647) (41,310) Total $ 636,002 827,224 1,095,326 Depreciation and amortization: Global Ceramic segment $ 215,488 211,679 189,904 Flooring NA segment 214,599 204,689 184,455 Flooring ROW segment 164,701 145,417 135,350 Corporate 12,719 14,667 12,056 Total $ 607,507 576,452 521,765 Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions): Global Ceramic segment $ 121,418 244,026 281,125 Flooring NA segment 186,179 148,820 262,676 Flooring ROW segment 113,378 147,118 232,949 Corporate 4,582 5,498 17,360 Total $ 425,557 545,462 794,110 (1) During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change.

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The supplemental quarterly financial data are as follows: Quarters Ended March 28, June 27, September 26, December 31, Net sales $ 2,285,763 2,049,800 2,574,870 2,641,764 Gross profit 616,440 369,967 706,199 738,084 Net earnings (loss) 110,514 (48,257) 205,117 248,222 Basic earnings (loss) per share 1.54 (0.68) 2.88 3.50 Diluted earnings (loss) per share 1.54 (0.68) 2.87 3.49 Quarters Ended March 30, June 29, September 28, December 31, Net sales $ 2,442,490 2,584,485 2,519,185 2,424,512 Gross profit 624,927 736,618 691,691 622,807 Net earnings 121,585 202,441 155,518 264,667 Basic earnings per share 1.68 2.80 2.16 3.69 Diluted earnings per share 1.67 2.79 2.15 3.68

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	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, luxury vinyl tile (“LVT”) and sheet 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	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Short-term Investments	Short-term Investments The Company invests in high quality credit instruments. At December 31, 2020, such investments consisted of a short-duration bond fund and managed income fund. At December 31, 2019, amounts consisted solely of investments in the Company's commercial paper by its wholly-owned captive insurance company. Such investments are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company's investment in the short-duration bond fund and managed income fund is classified as an equity security, recorded at fair value based on the closing market price of the security. The Company recognizes dividends, realized and unrealized gains and losses to other expense (income), net in the statement of operations.
Fair Value	Fair Value Accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. define fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow), and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). These valuation techniques are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. As the basis for evaluating such inputs, a three-tier value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar or identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition	Accounts Receivable and Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenues when it satisfies performance obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of the promised goods to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods. The nature of the promised goods are ceramic, stone, carpet, resilient (includes sheet vinyl and LVT), laminate, wood and other flooring products. Payment is typically received 90 days or less from the invoice date. The Company adjusts the amounts of revenue for expected cash discounts, sales allowances, returns, and claims, based upon historical experience. The Company adjusts accounts receivable for doubtful account allowances based upon historical bad debt, claims experience, periodic evaluation of specific customer accounts, and the aging of accounts receivable. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. The Company accounts for incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred in selling, general and administrative expenses if the amortization period is less than one year. The Company accounts for shipping and handling activities performed after control has been transferred as a fulfillment cost in cost of sales.
Inventories	InventoriesThe Company accounts for all inventories on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or 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. 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.
Property, Plant And Equipment	Property, Plant and EquipmentProperty, 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 15-40 years for buildings and improvements, 3-25 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.
Accounting for Business Combinations	Accounting for Business CombinationsThe 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	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 on the first day of 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 Global Ceramic, Flooring NA, and Flooring ROW 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 on the first day of the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The impairment tests for indefinite lived intangible assets may be completed through an 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 assessment indicates it is not more likely than not that the fair value of these assets is less than their carrying amounts, a quantitative impairment test is not required. If a quantitative test is necessary, the Company estimates the fair value of the intangible asset and compares it to its carrying amount. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company may also elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative impairment test in any period. If the Company elects to perform a quantitative impairment test, it may resume the qualitative assessment in subsequent periods. 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, applicable discount rate 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. Intangible assets that do not have indefinite lives are amortized based on average lives, which range from 7-16 years.
Leases	Leases The Company measures right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date. Minimum lease payments include the fixed lease and non-lease components of the agreement, as well as any variable rent payments that depend on an index, initially measured using the index at the lease commencement date. The ROU assets are adjusted for any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received, in addition to payments made on or before the commencement date of the lease. The Company recognizes lease expense for leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As the implicit rate is not readily determinable for most of the Company’s lease agreements, the Company uses an estimated incremental borrowing rate to determine the initial present value of lease payments. These discount rates for leases are calculated using the Company’s credit spread adjusted for current market factors and foreign currency rates. The Company also made a policy election to determine its incremental borrowing rate, at the initial application date, using the total lease term and the total minimum rental payments, as the Company believes this rate is more indicative of the implied financing cost. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at inception. The Company has operating and finance leases for service centers, warehouses, showrooms, and machinery and equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and expensed as incurred. The Company enters into lease contracts ranging from 1 to 60 years with a majority of the Company’s lease terms ranging from 1 to 10 years. Some leases include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from 3 to 10 years or more. The exercise of these lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. An insignificant number of the Company’s leases include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term.
Income Taxes	Income TaxesIncome 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	Financial InstrumentsThe Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of short-term investments, 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 Company has a wholly-owned captive insurance company that may periodically invest in the Company’s commercial paper. These short-term commercial paper investments are classified as trading securities and carried at fair value based upon level two fair value hierarchy. 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	Advertising Costs and Vendor ConsiderationAdvertising 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 Company may receive in return for this consideration. The Company makes various payments to customers, including rebates, slotting fees, advertising allowances, buy-downs and co-op advertising. All of these payments reduce gross sales with the exception of co-op advertising.
Product Warranties	Product WarrantiesThe 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	Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsThe Company reviews its long-lived asset groups, which include intangible assets such as patents and customer relationships subject to amortization, 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	Foreign Currency TranslationThe Company’s subsidiaries that operate outside the United States generally 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 (loss). Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income or expense, within the consolidated statements of operations.
Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. Operations	Hedges of Net Investments in Non-U.S. OperationsThe Company has numerous investments outside the United States. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to changes and volatility in currency exchange rates. The Company uses foreign currency denominated debt to hedge its non-U.S. net investments against adverse movements in exchange rates. The gains and losses on the Company’s net investments in its non-U.S. operations are economically offset by losses and gains on its foreign currency borrowings. The Company designated its €500,000 2.00% Senior Notes borrowing as a net investment hedge of a portion of its European operations. For the years ended December 31, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the change in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s euro denominated debt was an increase of $54,907 ($41,708 net of taxes), a decrease of $12,049 ($9,153 net of taxes) and a decrease of $27,948 ($20,376 net of taxes), respectively, which is recorded in the foreign currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The increase in the U.S. dollar value of the Company’s debt partially offsets the euro-to-dollar translation of the Company’s net investment in its European operations.
Earnings Per Share ("EPS")	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. There were no common stock options and unvested restricted shares (units) that were excluded from the diluted EPS computation because the price was greater than the average market price of the common shares for the periods presented for 2020, 2019 and 2018.
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 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.
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee Benefit PlansThe Company has 401(k) retirement savings plans (the “Mohawk Plan”) open to substantially all U.S. and Puerto Rico based employees who have completed 60 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 $56,241 and $13,509 in 2020, $57,354 and $23,008 in 2019 and $55,796 and $22,689 in 2018, respectively. The Company also has various pension plans covering employees in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands (the “Non-U.S. Plans”) within the Flooring ROW segment. Benefits under the Non-U.S. Plans depend on compensation and years of service. The Non-U.S. Plans are funded in accordance with local regulations. The Company uses December 31 as the measurement date for its Non-U.S. Plans.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	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. The Company presents currency translation adjustments on noncontrolling interests separately from currency translation adjustments on controlling interests in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.
Self-Insurance Reserves	Self-Insurance ReservesThe Company is self-insured in the U.S. for various levels of general liability, automobile liability, workers’ compensation and employee medical coverage. Insurance reserves 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. The Company has a wholly-owned captive insurance company, Mohawk Assurance Services, Inc. (“MAS”). MAS insures the retained portion of the Company’s U.S. general liability, automobile liability, and workers’ compensation exposures. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company also moved pandemic, terrorism and medical coverage to MAS.
Fiscal Year	Fiscal YearThe 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	Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective in Future Years In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes which simplified the accounting for income taxes in several areas by removing certain exceptions and by clarifying and amending existing guidance applicable to accounting for income taxes. The amendment is effective commencing January 1, 2021 for the Company. The Company evaluated the impact that this accounting standards update will have on its consolidated financial statements and does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact to the financial statements. - Recently Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments , which was further amended by additional accounting standards updates issued by the FASB. The new standard replaced the incurred loss impairment methodology for recognizing credit losses with a new methodology that requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses when a financial asset is originated or purchased, even if the risk of loss is remote. The new methodology (referred to as the current expected credit losses model, or "CECL") applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables, and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate expected credit losses. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and other (Topic 350): Simplifying the test for goodwill impairment. The amendments remove the second step of the current goodwill impairment test. An entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. The new guidance does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. The Company adopted the new standard in the fourth quarter of 2019. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard ASU 2016-02, Leases , and subsequently issued additional ASUs amending this ASU (collectively ASC 842, Leases ). ASC 842 was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring the recognition of right of use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The Company adopted the provisions of ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption in line with the new transition method allowed under ASU 2018-11. ASC 842 provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the “package of practical expedients” which permits the Company not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight and elected the practical expedient pertaining to land easements. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting for leases. The Company elected the short-term lease exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with terms shorter than twelve months. The Company also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for a majority of its asset classes, including real estate and most equipment. The adoption of ASC 842 had a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, but did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations or cashflow. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets of $328,169 and lease liabilities for operating leases of $332,286 at January 1, 2019, based on the present value of the future minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. The difference in the balances is due to deferred rent, tenant incentive allowances and prepaid amounts taken into account for adoption. The Company’s accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. See Note 12, Leases. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the new accounting standard, ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income . The standard permits entities to reclassify, to retained earnings, the one-time income tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income arising from the change in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The effect of adopting the new standard was not material.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	Computations of basic and diluted earnings per share are presented in the following table: 2020 2019 2018 Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. $ 515,595 744,211 861,704 Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest (a) — — (3,892) Net earnings available to common stockholders $ 515,595 744,211 857,812 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted: Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic 71,214 71,986 74,413 Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares—options to purchase common shares and RSUs, net 187 278 360 Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted 71,401 72,264 74,773 Earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. Basic $ 7.24 10.34 11.53 Diluted $ 7.22 10.30 11.47 (a)
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, 2020, 2019 and 2018 are as follows: Foreign currency translation adjustments Pensions and post-retirement benefits Total Balance as of December 31, 2017 $ (547,927) (10,600) (558,527) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (234,175) 1,094 (233,081) Balance as of December 31, 2018 (782,102) (9,506) (791,608) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 28,994 (3,210) 25,784 Balance as of December 31, 2019 (753,108) (12,716) (765,824) Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 72,853 (2,174) 70,679 Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ (680,255) (14,890) (695,145)

Revenue from Contracts with C_2

Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Disaggregated Revenue	The following table presents the Company’s segment revenues disaggregated by the geographical market location of customer sales and product categories during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively: December 31, 2020 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 2,050,470 3,477,556 2,381 5,530,407 Europe 699,715 1,506 1,785,549 2,486,770 Russia 262,846 50 122,934 385,830 Other 419,725 114,963 614,502 1,149,190 Total $ 3,432,756 3,594,075 2,525,366 9,552,197 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 3,425,672 31,531 — 3,457,203 Carpet & Resilient 7,084 2,871,050 857,754 3,735,888 Laminate & Wood — 691,494 847,473 1,538,967 Other (1) — — 820,139 820,139 Total $ 3,432,756 3,594,075 2,525,366 9,552,197 December 31, 2019 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 2,131,029 3,688,691 2,873 5,822,593 Europe 711,762 6,922 1,813,555 2,532,239 Russia 269,142 66 116,187 385,395 Other 519,209 148,035 563,201 1,230,445 Total $ 3,631,142 3,843,714 2,495,816 9,970,672 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 3,631,142 55,503 — 3,686,645 Carpet & Resilient — 3,136,474 785,295 3,921,769 Laminate & Wood — 651,737 849,340 1,501,077 Other (1) — — 861,181 861,181 Total $ 3,631,142 3,843,714 2,495,816 9,970,672 December 31, 2018 Global Ceramic segment Flooring NA segment Flooring ROW segment Total Geographical Markets United States $ 2,251,233 3,851,267 1,289 6,103,789 Europe 714,315 6,487 1,861,890 2,582,692 Russia 245,867 2 103,351 349,220 Other 341,441 171,392 435,100 947,933 Total $ 3,552,856 4,029,148 2,401,630 9,983,634 Product Categories Ceramic & Stone $ 3,552,856 68,337 — 3,621,193 Carpet & Resilient — 3,258,029 645,669 3,903,698 Laminate & Wood — 702,782 850,250 1,553,032 Other (1) — — 905,711 905,711 Total $ 3,552,856 4,029,148 2,401,630 9,983,634 (1) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts.

Restructuring, Acquisition Tr_2

Restructuring, Acquisition Transaction and Integration-Related Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
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, 2020, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively (in thousands): 2020 2019 2018 Cost of sales Restructuring costs (1) $ 101,230 84,844 43,733 Acquisition integration-related costs 1,153 3,458 3,330 Restructuring and acquisition integration-related costs $ 102,383 88,302 47,063 Selling, general and administrative expenses Restructuring costs (1) $ 24,127 5,497 15,259 Acquisition transaction-related costs 213 1,502 4,977 Acquisition integration-related costs 2,127 5,871 11,351 Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs $ 26,467 12,870 31,587 (1) The restructuring costs for 2020, 2019 and 2018 primarily relate to the Company’s actions taken to lower its cost structure and improve efficiencies of manufacturing and distribution operations as well as actions related to the Company’s recent acquisitions. The Company currently estimates that it will incur additional restructuring costs of approximately $18,000 primarily related to accelerated depreciation and period closure costs mainly in its Flooring North America segment.
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs	The restructuring activity for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively is as follows (in thousands): Lease Asset write-downs Severance Other Total Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ 397 — 7,866 250 8,513 Provision Global Ceramic segment — — 5,264 — 5,264 Flooring NA segment — 37,820 2,617 33,975 74,412 Flooring ROW segment — 3,936 4,615 2,099 10,650 Corporate — — 15 — 15 Total provision for the Year 2019 — 41,756 12,511 36,074 90,341 Cash payments (376) — (16,113) (19,165) (35,654) Non-cash items — (41,756) (142) (17,043) (58,941) Balance as of December 31, 2019 21 — 4,122 116 4,259 Provision Global Ceramic segment 2,239 19,963 13,987 6,927 43,116 Flooring NA segment 227 32,902 4,660 13,809 51,598 Flooring ROW segment — 12,913 5,746 6,391 25,050 Corporate — 3,685 1,908 — 5,593 Total provision for the Year 2020 2,466 69,463 26,301 27,127 125,357 Cash payments (21) — (20,001) (18,425) (38,447) Non-cash items (2,466) (69,463) 1,154 (8,089) (78,864) Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ — — 11,576 729 12,305 2019 provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 41,756 8,273 34,815 84,844 Selling, general and administrative expenses — — 4,238 1,259 5,497 Total provision for the Year 2019 $ — 41,756 12,511 36,074 90,341 2020 provision amounts recorded in: Cost of sales $ — 64,415 13,949 22,866 101,230 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,466 5,048 12,352 4,261 24,127 Total provision for the Year 2020 $ 2,466 69,463 26,301 27,127 125,357

Fair Value (Tables)

Fair Value (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements	The following table presents the items measured at fair value as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019: Fair Value December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Cash and cash equivalents: Money market fund (Level 1) $ 197,835 — Short-term investments: Short-term investments (Level 1) (1) 571,741 — Commercial paper (Level 2) — 42,500 (1)

Receivables, net (Tables)

Receivables, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]
Net Components Of Receivables	December 31, December 31, Customers, trade $ 1,591,503 1,491,592 Income tax receivable 112,580 8,428 Other 89,092 88,520 1,793,175 1,588,540 Less: allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts (1) 83,682 61,921 Receivables, net $ 1,709,493 1,526,619 (1) The Company adopted the new standard, ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2020 using a modified retrospective transition approach, with the cumulative impact being immaterial to the financial statements.
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 2018 $ 86,103 4,240 317,716 333,341 74,718 2019 74,718 382 387,253 400,432 61,921 2020 61,921 — 384,403 362,642 83,682 (1) Represents charge-offs, net of recoveries .

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Net Components of Inventories	The components of inventories are as follows: December 31, December 31, Finished goods $ 1,372,234 1,610,742 Work in process 126,231 144,639 Raw materials 414,555 526,947 Total inventories $ 1,913,020 2,282,328

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the components of intangible assets: Goodwill: Global Ceramic Flooring NA Flooring ROW Total Balances as of December 31, 2018 Goodwill $ 1,564,987 874,198 1,409,206 3,848,391 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) 1,033,057 531,144 956,765 2,520,966 Goodwill recognized during the period 13,197 — 49,619 62,816 Currency translation during the period 5,392 — (19,147) (13,755) Balances as of December 31, 2019 Goodwill 1,583,576 874,198 1,439,678 3,897,452 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) 1,051,646 531,144 987,237 2,570,027 Goodwill recognized during the period — — (9,642) (9,642) Currency translation during the period (4,085) — 94,531 90,446 Balances as of December 31, 2020 Goodwill 1,579,491 874,198 1,524,567 3,978,256 Accumulated impairment losses (531,930) (343,054) (452,441) (1,327,425) $ 1,047,561 531,144 1,072,126 2,650,831
Schedule of Indefinite Life Assets Not Subject to Amortization	Tradenames Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization: Balance as of December 31, 2018 $ 707,380 Intangible assets acquired during the year (1) (874) Currency translation during the year (3,774) Balance as of December 31, 2019 702,732 Currency translation during the year 24,536 Balance as of December 31, 2020 $ 727,268 (1) Includes adjustments on previously acquired intangible assets.
Schedule of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization	Customer Patents Other Total Intangible assets subject to amortization: Balances as of December 31, 2018 $ 244,628 4,495 5,307 254,430 Intangible assets acquired during the year 2,092 — — 2,092 Amortization during the year (25,527) (2,156) 70 (27,613) Currency translation during the year (2,752) (111) 101 (2,762) Balances as of December 31, 2019 218,441 2,228 5,478 226,147 Intangible assets acquired during the year 12,789 — — 12,789 Amortization during the year (26,612) (2,195) (84) (28,891) Currency translation during the year 13,921 111 262 14,294 Balances as of December 31, 2020 $ 218,539 144 5,656 224,339 December 31, 2020 Cost Acquisitions Currency translation Accumulated amortization Net Value Customer Relationships $ 645,206 12,789 41,800 481,256 218,539 Patents 249,100 — 24,470 273,426 144 Other 6,631 — 314 1,289 5,656 Total $ 900,937 12,789 66,584 755,971 224,339 December 31, 2019 Cost Acquisitions Currency translation Accumulated amortization Net Value Customer Relationships $ 651,014 2,092 (7,900) 426,765 218,441 Patents 254,483 — (5,383) 246,872 2,228 Other 6,534 — 97 1,153 5,478 Total $ 912,031 2,092 (13,186) 674,790 226,147
Amortization Expense	Years Ended December 31, 2020 2019 2018 Amortization expense $ 28,891 27,613 30,745
Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 are as follows: 2021 $ 29,429 2022 28,634 2023 26,998 2024 26,264 2025 26,064

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment	Following is a summary of property, plant and equipment: December 31, December 31, Land $ 484,450 469,837 Buildings and improvements 1,856,859 1,790,781 Machinery and equipment 5,987,272 5,602,474 Furniture and fixtures 164,027 163,017 Leasehold improvements 103,172 103,755 Construction in progress 309,486 366,144 8,905,266 8,496,008 Less: accumulated depreciation 4,314,037 3,797,091 Net property, plant and equipment $ 4,591,229 4,698,917

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments	The fair values and carrying values of the Company’s debt instruments are detailed as follows: At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Fair Value Carrying Fair Value Carrying 1.750% Senior Notes, payable June 12, 2027; interest payable annually $ 635,664 615,006 — — 3.625% Senior Notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually 561,890 500,000 — — 3.85% Senior Notes, payable February 1, 2023; interest payable semi-annually 638,844 600,000 627,144 600,000 2.00% Senior Notes, payable January 14, 2022; interest payable annually 624,680 615,006 580,235 560,099 2020 Floating Rate Notes, payable May 18, 2020; interest payable quarterly — — 336,066 336,059 2021 Floating Rate Notes, payable September 04, 2021; interest payable quarterly 368,738 369,004 335,965 336,059 U.S. commercial paper — — 317,000 317,000 European commercial paper — — 376,946 376,946 Five — — 16,803 16,803 Finance leases and other 46,302 46,302 30,049 30,049 Unamortized debt issuance costs (11,176) (11,176) (3,129) (3,129) Total debt 2,864,942 2,734,142 2,617,079 2,569,886 Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper 376,989 377,255 1,051,498 1,051,498 Long-term debt, less current portion $ 2,487,953 2,356,887 1,565,581 1,518,388
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt	The aggregate maturities of total debt as of December 31, 2020 are as follows (1) : 2021 $ 377,208 2022 622,832 2023 607,116 2024 5,459 2025 4,131 Thereafter 1,128,572 $ 2,745,318 (1)

Accounts Payable and Accrued _2

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows: December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Outstanding checks in excess of cash $ 5,672 9,924 Accounts payable, trade 1,016,897 824,956 Accrued expenses 566,052 461,035 Product warranties 54,692 49,184 Accrued interest 30,403 21,050 Accrued compensation and benefits 222,235 192,991 Total accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,895,951 1,559,140

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Components of Lease Expense	The components of lease costs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 are as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Cost of Goods Sold Selling, General and Administrative Total Operating lease costs Fixed $ 25,067 102,504 127,571 30,002 97,988 127,990 Short-term 11,633 16,021 27,654 9,725 13,933 23,658 Variable 8,285 30,036 38,321 8,123 29,852 37,975 Sub-leases (411) (741) (1,152) (311) (537) (848) $ 44,574 147,820 192,394 47,539 141,236 188,775 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019 Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Depreciation and Amortization Interest Total Finance lease costs Amortization of leased assets $ 6,423 — 6,423 4,015 — 4,015 Interest on lease liabilities — 690 690 — 491 491 $ 6,423 690 7,113 4,015 491 4,506 Net lease costs $ 199,507 193,281 Rental expense under fixed operating leases was $143,513 in 2018. Lease term and discount rate are as follows: At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term Operating Leases 4.5 years 4.3 years Finance Leases 7.7 years 8.4 years Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating Leases 2.8 % 3.3 % Finance Leases 1.4 % 1.4 %
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows: Classification At December 31, 2020 At December 31, 2019 Assets Operating Leases Right of use operating lease assets Right of use operating lease assets $ 323,138 323,003 Finance Leases Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, plant and equipment 58,170 35,271 Accumulated depreciation Accumulated depreciation (12,498) (5,664) Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net 45,672 29,607 Total lease assets $ 368,810 352,610 Liabilities Operating Leases Other current Current operating lease liabilities $ 98,042 101,945 Non-current Non-current operating lease liabilities 234,726 228,155 Total operating liabilities 332,768 330,100 Finance Leases Short-term debt Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt 8,025 4,835 Long-term debt Long-term debt, less current portion 38,098 25,214 Total finance liabilities 46,123 30,049 Total lease liabilities $ 378,891 360,149
Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2020 are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2021 $ 8,830 113,151 121,981 2022 8,399 88,607 97,006 2023 7,632 60,118 67,750 2024 5,870 38,785 44,655 2025 4,453 26,837 31,290 Thereafter 14,599 27,454 42,053 Total lease payments 49,783 354,952 404,735 Less imputed interest 3,660 22,184 Present value, Total $ 46,123 332,768
Maturity of Finance Lease Liabilities	Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2020 are as follows: Year ending December 31, Finance Operating Total 2021 $ 8,830 113,151 121,981 2022 8,399 88,607 97,006 2023 7,632 60,118 67,750 2024 5,870 38,785 44,655 2025 4,453 26,837 31,290 Thereafter 14,599 27,454 42,053 Total lease payments 49,783 354,952 404,735 Less imputed interest 3,660 22,184 Present value, Total $ 46,123 332,768
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 124,708 127,213 Operating cash flows from finance leases 690 349 Financing cash flows from finance leases 6,386 3,975 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases 110,036 133,959 Finance leases 18,248 20,464 Amortization: Amortization of right of use operating lease assets (1) 113,898 109,884 (1) Amortization of Right of use operating lease assets during the period is reflected in Other assets and prepaid expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]
Summary of RSUs Under the Long-Term Incentive Plans	A summary of the Company’s RSUs under the Company’s long-term incentive plans as of December 31, 2020, and changes during the year then ended is presented as follows: Shares Weighted Weighted Aggregate Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2019 362 $ 158.13 Granted 192 120.36 Released (146) 203.05 Forfeited (33) 140.69 Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31, 2020 375 $ 122.84 1.4 $ 52,822 Expected to vest as of December 31, 2020 361 1.4 $ 50,895
Additional Information for RSUs Under the Long-Term Incentive Plans	Additional information relating to the Company’s RSUs under the Company’s long-term incentive plans are as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Restricted Stock Units outstanding, January 1 362 446 555 Granted 192 187 136 Released (146) (230) (235) Forfeited (33) (41) (10) Restricted Stock Units outstanding, December 31 375 362 446 Expected to vest as of December 31 361 356 440

Other Expense (Income) (Tables)

Other Expense (Income) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Summary of Other Expense (Income)	Following is a summary of other expense (income): 2020 2019 2018 Foreign currency losses (gains), net $ 7,815 (7,190) 9,613 Release of indemnification asset — (304) 4,606 Impairment of joint venture in Brazil 3,599 — — Dividend income (2,976) — — Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China (1) — 59,906 — All other, net (9,189) (16,005) (6,921) Total other expense (income), net $ (751) 36,407 7,298 (1) During 2019, the Company determined that its net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in China was impaired and therefore recorded a net impairment charge of $59,906.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	Following is a summary of earnings before income taxes for United States and foreign operations: 2020 2019 2018 United States $ 94,829 163,764 387,564 Foreign 489,545 585,781 661,637 Earnings before income taxes $ 584,374 749,545 1,049,201
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 consists of the following: 2020 2019 2018 Current income taxes: U.S. federal $ (33,821) 19,936 22,700 State and local 7,794 12,659 14,521 Foreign 72,350 80,221 58,669 Total current 46,323 112,816 95,890 Deferred income taxes: U.S. federal 14,533 11,993 54,983 State and local 112 15,371 19,076 Foreign 7,679 (135,206) 14,397 Total deferred 22,324 (107,842) 88,456 Total income tax expense $ 68,647 4,974 184,346
Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to earnings before income taxes differs from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to earnings before income taxes as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Income taxes at statutory rate $ 122,719 157,404 220,332 State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit 8,081 22,185 22,315 Foreign income taxes (a) (57,898) (17,276) (39,915) Change in valuation allowance 35,381 (21,975) 2,472 European Restructuring (b) — (136,194) — Loss on previously taxed earnings (10,346) — — Carryback rate differential (c) (33,739) — — Transition Tax — — 28,201 Transition tax planning initiatives — — (18,706) Tax contingencies and audit settlements, net 6,779 6,686 (31,874) Other, net (2,330) (5,856) 1,521 $ 68,647 4,974 184,346 (a) Foreign income taxes include statutory rate differences, financing arrangements, withholding taxes, local income taxes, notional deductions, and other miscellaneous items. (b) The Company implemented select operational, administrative and financial restructurings that centralized certain business processes and intangible assets in various European jurisdictions into a new entity. (c) The CARES Act permits the Company to carry back its 2020 U.S. taxable loss to a tax year before the corporate income tax rate was lowered by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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, 2020 and 2019 are presented below: 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets: Accounts receivable $ 14,384 7,063 Inventories 44,597 50,585 Employee benefits 39,526 36,068 Accrued expenses and other 103,892 67,638 Deductible state tax and interest benefit 4,042 3,665 Intangibles 152,499 146,953 Lease liabilities 91,359 86,717 Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits 433,822 376,375 Gross deferred tax assets 884,121 775,064 Valuation allowance (267,838) (232,196) Net deferred tax assets 616,283 542,868 Deferred tax liabilities: Inventories (17,403) (12,885) Plant and equipment (489,240) (510,952) Intangibles (197,009) (182,424) Right of use assets (87,351) (83,271) Prepaids (56,140) — Other liabilities (46,121) (24,220) Gross deferred tax liabilities (893,264) (813,752) Net deferred tax liability $ (276,981) (270,884)
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: 2020 2019 Balance as of January 1 $ 1,260,970 1,330,713 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year (a) 1,694 2,302 Additions for tax positions of acquired companies — 2,094 Additions for tax positions of prior years 7,663 4,744 Transition tax planning initiatives — — Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations (1,239) (2,729) Reductions due to Luxembourg tax rate change — (46,841) Settlements with taxing authorities (497) (1,929) Effects of foreign currency translation 119,800 (27,384) Balance as of December 31 $ 1,388,391 1,260,970 (a) The tax effected loss was adjusted for tax rate and foreign currency translation changes in 2020, resulting in an updated balance of $1,344,589 as of December 31, 2019. This $1,344,589 of unrecognized benefit is presented as a reduction to the related deferred tax asset in the balance sheet.

Consolidated Statements of Ca_3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information	Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information are as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Net cash paid (received) during the years for: Interest $ 44,584 45,241 46,186 Income taxes $ 106,891 123,974 196,193 Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: Unpaid property plant and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 90,767 104,823 101,389 Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition $ — 107,290 831,760 Liabilities assumed in acquisition — (31,053) (257,515) $ — 76,237 574,245

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Segment Information	Segment information is as follows: 2020 2019 2018 Assets: Global Ceramic segment $ 5,250,069 5,419,896 5,194,030 Flooring NA segment 3,594,976 3,823,654 3,938,639 Flooring ROW segment 4,194,447 3,925,246 3,666,617 Corporate and intersegment eliminations 1,288,259 217,884 299,837 Total $ 14,327,751 13,386,680 13,099,123 Geographic net sales: United States $ 5,530,407 5,822,593 6,103,789 Europe 2,486,770 2,532,239 2,582,692 Russia 385,830 385,395 349,220 Other 1,149,190 1,230,445 947,933 Total $ 9,552,197 9,970,672 9,983,634 Long-lived assets: (1) United States $ 3,303,197 3,391,676 3,485,046 Belgium 1,808,571 1,645,104 1,663,470 Other 2,130,292 2,232,164 2,072,353 Total $ 7,242,060 7,268,944 7,220,869 Net sales by product categories: Ceramic & Stone $ 3,457,203 3,686,645 3,621,193 Carpet & Resilient 3,735,888 3,921,769 3,903,698 Laminate & Wood 1,538,967 1,501,077 1,553,032 Other (2) 820,139 861,181 905,711 Total $ 9,552,197 9,970,672 9,983,634 Net sales: Global Ceramic segment $ 3,432,756 3,631,142 3,552,856 Flooring NA segment 3,594,075 3,843,714 4,029,148 Flooring ROW segment 2,525,366 2,495,816 2,401,630 Total $ 9,552,197 9,970,672 9,983,634 (1) Long-lived assets are composed of property, plant and equipment - net, and goodwill. (2) Other includes roofing elements, insulation boards, chipboards and IP contracts. 2020 2019 2018 Operating income (loss) (1) : Global Ceramic segment $ 167,731 335,639 439,152 Flooring NA segment 147,442 177,566 356,842 Flooring ROW segment 366,934 353,666 340,642 Corporate and intersegment eliminations (46,105) (39,647) (41,310) Total $ 636,002 827,224 1,095,326 Depreciation and amortization: Global Ceramic segment $ 215,488 211,679 189,904 Flooring NA segment 214,599 204,689 184,455 Flooring ROW segment 164,701 145,417 135,350 Corporate 12,719 14,667 12,056 Total $ 607,507 576,452 521,765 Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions): Global Ceramic segment $ 121,418 244,026 281,125 Flooring NA segment 186,179 148,820 262,676 Flooring ROW segment 113,378 147,118 232,949 Corporate 4,582 5,498 17,360 Total $ 425,557 545,462 794,110 (1) During the second quarter of 2020, the Company revised the methodology it uses to estimate and allocate corporate general and administrative expenses to its operating segments to better align usage of corporate resources allocated to the Company segments. The updated allocation methodology had no impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. This change was applied retrospectively, and segment operating income for all comparative periods has been updated to reflect this change.

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Quarterly Financial Data	The supplemental quarterly financial data are as follows: Quarters Ended March 28, June 27, September 26, December 31, Net sales $ 2,285,763 2,049,800 2,574,870 2,641,764 Gross profit 616,440 369,967 706,199 738,084 Net earnings (loss) 110,514 (48,257) 205,117 248,222 Basic earnings (loss) per share 1.54 (0.68) 2.88 3.50 Diluted earnings (loss) per share 1.54 (0.68) 2.87 3.49 Quarters Ended March 30, June 29, September 28, December 31, Net sales $ 2,442,490 2,584,485 2,519,185 2,424,512 Gross profit 624,927 736,618 691,691 622,807 Net earnings 121,585 202,441 155,518 264,667 Basic earnings per share 1.68 2.80 2.16 3.69 Diluted earnings per share 1.67 2.79 2.15 3.68

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 09, 2015EUR (€)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 768,625	$ 134,785
Capitalized contract costs, amortization period	1 year
Advertising and promotion expenses	$ 105,974	130,207	$ 116,854
Co-op advertising expenses	$ 16,087	11,418	13,332
Minimum eligible service period (days)	60 days
Employer matching contribution, percent of match	50.00%
Maximum percentage of employee salary company matches at disclosed ratio	6.00%
Employee contributions	$ 56,241	57,354	55,796
Employer contributions to employee benefit plan	13,509	23,008	22,689
Projected benefit obligation	86,722	73,510
Projected plan assets	68,413	60,040
Funded status of plan	18,309	13,470
Right-of-use asset	323,138	323,003
Lease liability	332,768	330,100
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Right-of-use asset				$ 328,169
Lease liability				$ 332,286
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Funded status of plan	7,005	8,303
Other noncurrent liabilities
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Funded status of plan	$ 11,304	5,167
2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount of debts | €					€ 500,000,000
Interest rate percentage	2.00%				2.00%
Change in U.S. dollar value of euro denominated debt	$ 54,907	12,049	27,948
Change in U.S. dollar value of euro denominated debt, net of tax	$ 41,708	9,153	$ 20,376
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite intangible assets useful life (years)	7 years
Term of lease contracts (in years)	1 year
Term of lease contracts, majority (in years)	1 year
Lease extensions (in years)	3 years
Minimum | Buildings and improvements
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	15 years
Minimum | Machinery and equipment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	3 years
Minimum | Furniture and fixtures
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	3 years
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Finite intangible assets useful life (years)	16 years
Term of lease contracts (in years)	60 years
Term of lease contracts, majority (in years)	10 years
Lease extensions (in years)	10 years
Maximum | Buildings and improvements
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	40 years
Maximum | Machinery and equipment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	25 years
Maximum | Furniture and fixtures
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment, minimum (years)	7 years
Non-US
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 436,948	$ 110,033

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Computations Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Dec. 20, 2018	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 27, 2020	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.		$ 248,222	$ 205,117	$ (48,257)	$ 110,514	$ 264,667	$ 155,518	$ 202,441	$ 121,585	$ 515,595	$ 744,211	$ 861,704
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interest										0	0	(3,892)
Net earnings available to common stockholders										$ 515,595	$ 744,211	$ 857,812
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic (in shares)										71,214	71,986	74,413
Add weighted-average dilutive potential common shares - options and RSU’s to purchase common shares, net (in shares)										187	278	360
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted (in shares)										71,401	72,264	74,773
Basic earnings per share (usd per share)		$ 3.50	$ 2.88	$ (0.68)	$ 1.54	$ 3.69	$ 2.16	$ 2.80	$ 1.68	$ 7.24	$ 10.34	$ 11.53
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share)		$ 3.49	$ 2.87	$ (0.68)	$ 1.54	$ 3.68	$ 2.15	$ 2.79	$ 1.67	$ 7.22	$ 10.30	$ 11.47
Put option of redeemable noncontrolling interest	$ 33,884											$ 0

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 8,126,448	$ 7,440,059	$ 7,067,009
Ending balance	8,541,158	8,126,448	7,440,059
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(753,108)	(782,102)	(547,927)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	72,853	28,994	(234,175)
Ending balance	(680,255)	(753,108)	(782,102)
Pensions and post-retirement benefits
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(12,716)	(9,506)	(10,600)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,174)	(3,210)	1,094
Ending balance	(14,890)	(12,716)	(9,506)
AOCI including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(765,824)	(791,608)	(558,527)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	70,679	25,784	(233,081)
Ending balance	$ (695,145)	$ (765,824)	$ (791,608)

Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Nov. 16, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 02, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)business	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)business	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Preliminary goodwill allocation				$ 2,570,027	$ 2,650,831	$ 2,520,966
Distribution Companies in the Netherlands and Czech Republic
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price				76,237
Preliminary goodwill allocation				38,366
Intangible assets subject to amortization				$ 12,789
Eliane S/A Revestimentos Ceramicos
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price	$ 148,302
Preliminary goodwill allocation	33,019
Intangible assets subject to amortization	5,818
Acquired indebtedness	99,037
Godfrey Hirst Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase agreement price		$ 400,894
Preliminary goodwill allocation		88,655
Intangible assets subject to amortization		43,635
Tradenames | Eliane S/A Revestimentos Ceramicos
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived tradename intangible asset	$ 32,238
Tradenames | Godfrey Hirst Group
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived tradename intangible asset		$ 58,671
Flooring ROW
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of acquisitions | business			3	2
Purchase agreement price			$ 24,610
Preliminary goodwill allocation			12,874
Intangible assets subject to amortization			$ 7

Revenue from Contracts with C_3

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract liability	$ 39,466	$ 34,959
Capitalized contract cost	59,847	$ 69,039
Amortization of capitalized contract costs	$ 68,201

Revenue from Contracts with C_4

Revenue from Contracts with Customers - Summary of Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 27, 2020	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,641,764	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,049,800	$ 2,285,763	$ 2,424,512	$ 2,519,185	$ 2,584,485	$ 2,442,490	$ 9,552,197	$ 9,970,672	$ 9,983,634
Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									3,457,203	3,686,645	3,621,193
Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									3,735,888	3,921,769	3,903,698
Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,538,967	1,501,077	1,553,032
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									820,139	861,181	905,711
United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									5,530,407	5,822,593	6,103,789
Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,486,770	2,532,239	2,582,692
Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									385,830	385,395	349,220
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,149,190	1,230,445	947,933
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									3,432,756	3,631,142	3,552,856
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									3,425,672	3,631,142	3,552,856
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									7,084	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,050,470	2,131,029	2,251,233
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									699,715	711,762	714,315
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									262,846	269,142	245,867
Operating segments | Global Ceramic segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									419,725	519,209	341,441
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									3,594,075	3,843,714	4,029,148
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									31,531	55,503	68,337
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,871,050	3,136,474	3,258,029
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									691,494	651,737	702,782
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									3,477,556	3,688,691	3,851,267
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,506	6,922	6,487
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									50	66	2
Operating segments | Flooring NA segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									114,963	148,035	171,392
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,525,366	2,495,816	2,401,630
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Ceramic & Stone
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Carpet & Resilient
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									857,754	785,295	645,669
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Laminate & Wood
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									847,473	849,340	850,250
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									820,139	861,181	905,711
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | United States
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									2,381	2,873	1,289
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Europe
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									1,785,549	1,813,555	1,861,890
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Russia
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									122,934	116,187	103,351
Operating segments | Flooring ROW segment | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 614,502	$ 563,201	$ 435,100

Restructuring, Acquisition Tr_3

Restructuring, Acquisition Transaction and Integration-Related Costs - Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 125,357	$ 90,341
Estimated remaining restructuring costs	18
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	101,230	84,844	$ 43,733
Acquisition integration-related costs	1,153	3,458	3,330
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	102,383	88,302	47,063
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	24,127	5,497	15,259
Acquisition transaction-related costs	213	1,502	4,977
Acquisition integration-related costs	2,127	5,871	11,351
Restructuring, acquisition transaction and integration-related costs	$ 26,467	$ 12,870	$ 31,587

Restructuring, Acquisition Tr_4

Restructuring, Acquisition Transaction and Integration-Related Costs - Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 4,259	$ 8,513
Provision	125,357	90,341
Cash payments	(38,447)	(35,654)
Non-cash items	(78,864)	(58,941)
Ending balance	12,305	4,259	$ 8,513
Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	101,230	84,844	43,733
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	24,127	5,497	15,259
Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	21	397
Provision	2,466	0
Cash payments	(21)	(376)
Non-cash items	(2,466)	0
Ending balance	0	21	397
Lease impairments | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0	0
Lease impairments | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	2,466	0
Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0	0
Provision	69,463	41,756
Cash payments	0	0
Non-cash items	(69,463)	(41,756)
Ending balance	0	0	0
Asset write-downs | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	64,415	41,756
Asset write-downs | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	5,048	0
Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	4,122	7,866
Provision	26,301	12,511
Cash payments	(20,001)	(16,113)
Non-cash items	1,154	(142)
Ending balance	11,576	4,122	7,866
Severance | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	13,949	8,273
Severance | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	12,352	4,238
Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	116	250
Provision	27,127	36,074
Cash payments	(18,425)	(19,165)
Non-cash items	(8,089)	(17,043)
Ending balance	729	116	$ 250
Other restructuring costs | Cost of sales
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	22,866	34,815
Other restructuring costs | Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	4,261	1,259
Corporate
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	5,593	15
Corporate | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0	0
Corporate | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	3,685	0
Corporate | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	1,908	15
Corporate | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	43,116	5,264
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	2,239	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	19,963	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	13,987	5,264
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	6,927	0
Operating segments | Flooring NA
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	51,598	74,412
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	227	0
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	32,902	37,820
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	4,660	2,617
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	13,809	33,975
Operating segments | Flooring ROW
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	25,050	10,650
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Lease impairments
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Asset write-downs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	12,913	3,936
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	5,746	4,615
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Other restructuring costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	$ 6,391	$ 2,099

Fair Value - Schedule of Fair V

Fair Value - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements (Details) - Fair value, recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Level 1 | Short-term investments
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	$ 571,741	$ 0
Level 2 | Commercial paper (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short-term investments	0	42,500
Money market funds | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, fair value disclosure	$ 197,835	$ 0

Receivables, net - Net Componen

Receivables, net - Net Components Of Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]
Customers, trade	$ 1,591,503	$ 1,491,592
Income tax receivable	112,580	8,428
Other	89,092	88,520
Receivables, gross	1,793,175	1,588,540
Less: allowance for discounts, returns, claims and doubtful accounts	83,682	61,921
Receivables, net	$ 1,709,493	$ 1,526,619

Receivables, net - Allowances F

Receivables, net - Allowances For Discounts, Returns, Claims And Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 61,921	$ 74,718	$ 86,103
Acquisitions	0	382	4,240
Additions charged to net sales or costs and expenses	384,403	387,253	317,716
Deductions	362,642	400,432	333,341
Balance at end of year	$ 83,682	$ 61,921	$ 74,718

Inventories - Net Components of

Inventories - Net Components of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 1,372,234	$ 1,610,742
Work in process	126,231	144,639
Raw materials	414,555	526,947
Total inventories	$ 1,913,020	$ 2,282,328

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, impairment loss	$ 0
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	3,897,452,000	$ 3,848,391,000
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	(1,327,425,000)	(1,327,425,000)
Goodwill	2,650,831,000	2,570,027,000	$ 2,520,966,000
Goodwill recognized during the period	(9,642,000)	62,816,000
Currency translation during the period	90,446,000	(13,755,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	3,978,256,000	3,897,452,000
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	(1,327,425,000)	(1,327,425,000)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	2,650,831,000	2,570,027,000	2,520,966,000
Global Ceramic
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Currency translation during the period	(4,085,000)
Flooring NA
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Currency translation during the period	0
Flooring ROW
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill				$ 12,874,000
Currency translation during the period	94,531,000
Goodwill, net, ending balance				$ 12,874,000
Operating segments | Global Ceramic
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,583,576,000	1,564,987,000
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	(531,930,000)	(531,930,000)
Goodwill	1,047,561,000	1,051,646,000	1,033,057,000
Goodwill recognized during the period	0	13,197,000
Currency translation during the period		5,392,000
Goodwill, ending balance	1,579,491,000	1,583,576,000
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	(531,930,000)	(531,930,000)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	1,047,561,000	1,051,646,000	1,033,057,000
Operating segments | Flooring NA
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	874,198,000	874,198,000
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	(343,054,000)	(343,054,000)
Goodwill	531,144,000	531,144,000	531,144,000
Goodwill recognized during the period	0	0
Currency translation during the period		0
Goodwill, ending balance	874,198,000	874,198,000
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	(343,054,000)	(343,054,000)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	531,144,000	531,144,000	531,144,000
Operating segments | Flooring ROW
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance	1,439,678,000	1,409,206,000
Accumulated impairments losses, beginning balance	(452,441,000)	(452,441,000)
Goodwill	1,072,126,000	987,237,000	956,765,000
Goodwill recognized during the period	(9,642,000)	49,619,000
Currency translation during the period		(19,147,000)
Goodwill, ending balance	1,524,567,000	1,439,678,000
Accumulated impairments losses, ending balance	(452,441,000)	(452,441,000)
Goodwill, net, ending balance	$ 1,072,126,000	$ 987,237,000	$ 956,765,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Indefinite Life Assets Not Subject to Amortization (Details) - Tradenames - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, beginning balance	$ 702,732	$ 707,380
Intangible assets acquired during the year		(874)
Currency translation during the year	24,536	(3,774)
Indefinite life assets not subject to amortization, ending balance	$ 727,268	$ 702,732

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	$ 226,147	$ 254,430
Intangible assets acquired during the year	12,789	2,092
Amortization during the year	(28,891)	(27,613)	$ (30,745)
Currency translation during the year	14,294	(2,762)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	224,339	226,147	254,430
Customer relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	218,441	244,628
Intangible assets acquired during the year	12,789	2,092
Amortization during the year	(26,612)	(25,527)
Currency translation during the year	13,921	(2,752)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	218,539	218,441	244,628
Patents
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	2,228	4,495
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	0
Amortization during the year	(2,195)	(2,156)
Currency translation during the year	111	(111)
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	144	2,228	4,495
Other
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, beginning balance	5,478	5,307
Intangible assets acquired during the year	0	0
Amortization during the year	(84)	70
Currency translation during the year	262	101
Intangible assets subject to amortization, ending balance	$ 5,656	$ 5,478	$ 5,307

Goodwill and Other Intangible_6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Net Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	$ 900,937	$ 912,031
Acquisitions	12,789	2,092
Currency translation	66,584	(13,186)
Accumulated amortization	755,971	674,790
Net Value	224,339	226,147	$ 254,430
Customer relationships
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	645,206	651,014
Acquisitions	12,789	2,092
Currency translation	41,800	(7,900)
Accumulated amortization	481,256	426,765
Net Value	218,539	218,441	244,628
Patents
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	249,100	254,483
Acquisitions	0	0
Currency translation	24,470	(5,383)
Accumulated amortization	273,426	246,872
Net Value	144	2,228	$ 4,495
Other
Intangible Assets, Net:
Cost	6,631	6,534
Acquisitions	0	0
Currency translation	314	97
Accumulated amortization	1,289	1,153
Net Value	$ 5,656	$ 5,478

Goodwill and Other Intangible_7

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 28,891	$ 27,613	$ 30,745

Goodwill and Other Intangible_8

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2021	$ 29,429
2022	28,634
2023	26,998
2024	26,264
2025	$ 26,064

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 8,905,266	$ 8,496,008
Less: accumulated depreciation	4,314,037	3,797,091
Net property, plant and equipment	4,591,229	4,698,917
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	484,450	469,837
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	1,856,859	1,790,781
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	5,987,272	5,602,474
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	164,027	163,017
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	103,172	103,755
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	$ 309,486	$ 366,144

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Capitalized interest included in property, plant and equipment	$ 6,362	$ 7,214	$ 10,684
Depreciation expense	574,095	544,733	$ 487,411
Finance leases	58,170	35,271
Finance leases, accumulated depreciation	$ 12,498	$ 5,664

Long-Term Debt - Senior Credit

Long-Term Debt - Senior Credit Facility (Details)	Oct. 18, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	May 07, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Senior Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility	$ 1,800,000,000
Additional maturity period extended	1 year
Commitment fee percentage		0.11%
Unamortized financing costs	$ 3,405,000
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		$ 787,000
Available amount under credit facility		1,799,213,000
Senior Credit Facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.09%
Consolidated interest coverage ratio	3
Senior Credit Facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.20%
Consolidated net leverage ratio	3.75		4.75
Senior Credit Facility | Borrowings
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		0
Senior Credit Facility | Standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Utilized borrowings under credit facility		$ 787,000
Senior Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument		1.125%
Senior Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%
Senior Credit Facility | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.75%
Senior Credit Facility | Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.50%
Senior Credit Facility | Monthly LIBOR
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	1.00%	0.125%
Senior Credit Facility | Monthly LIBOR | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.00%
Senior Credit Facility | Monthly LIBOR | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on debt instrument	0.75%
2019 Senior Secured Credit Facility Amendment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unamortized financing costs				$ 2,264,000

Long-Term Debt - Commercial Pap

Long-Term Debt - Commercial Paper (Details) - USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2015	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Oct. 18, 2019
United States | Commercial Paper
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility					$ 1,800,000,000
United States | Maximum | Commercial Paper
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt		397 days
Europe | Commercial Paper
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt	183 days
Carrying Value | United States
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commercial paper			$ 0	$ 317,000,000
Carrying Value | Europe
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Commercial paper			$ 0	$ 376,946,000

Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes a

Long-Term Debt - Senior Notes and Term Loan (Details)

Jun. 12, 2020USD ($)

May 14, 2020USD ($)

Apr. 07, 2020USD ($)

Sep. 04, 2019USD ($)

May 18, 2018USD ($)

Sep. 11, 2017USD ($)

Jun. 09, 2015USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2013USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)

Jun. 12, 2020EUR (€)

Sep. 04, 2019EUR (€)

May 18, 2018EUR (€)

Sep. 11, 2017EUR (€)

Jun. 09, 2015EUR (€)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt issuance costs

$ 11,413,000

$ 3,028,000

$ 890,000

Secured Debt

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Debt issuance costs

$ 1,088,000

Securitization agreement, maximum borrowing capacity

$ 500,000,000

1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 500,000,000

Interest rate percentage

1.75%

1.75%

Debt issuance costs

$ 4,400,000

3.625% senior notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts

$ 500,000,000

Interest rate percentage

3.625%

3.625%

Debt issuance costs

$ 5,476,000

Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 300,000,000

Debt issuance costs

$ 754,000

Issuance premium received | €

€ 744,000

Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 300,000,000

Debt issuance costs

$ 890,000

Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 300,000,000

Debt issuance costs

$ 911,000

2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts | €

€ 500,000,000

Interest rate percentage

2.00%

2.00%

Debt issuance costs

$ 4,218,000

3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Aggregate principal amount of debts

$ 600,000,000

Interest rate percentage

3.85%

3.85%

Debt issuance costs

$ 6,000,000

Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on debt instrument

0.20%

Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on debt instrument

0.30%

Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on debt instrument

0.30%

Long-Term Debt - Fair Value and

Long-Term Debt - Fair Value and Carrying Value of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Jun. 12, 2020	May 14, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 09, 2015	Jan. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	$ 377,255			$ 1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	$ 2,745,318
1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	1.75%	1.75%
3.625% senior notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	3.625%		3.625%
3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	3.85%					3.85%
2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate percentage	2.00%				2.00%
Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024 | Senior Secured Credit Facility
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Maturity period of debt	5 years
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance leases and other	$ 46,302			30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(11,176)			(3,129)
Total debt	2,864,942			2,617,079
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	376,989			1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,487,953			1,565,581
Fair Value | 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	635,664			0
Fair Value | 3.625% senior notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	561,890			0
Fair Value | 3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	638,844			627,144
Fair Value | 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	624,680			580,235
Fair Value | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			336,066
Fair Value | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	368,738			335,965
Fair Value | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			16,803
Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Finance leases and other	46,302			30,049
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(11,176)			(3,129)
Total debt	2,734,142			2,569,886
Less current portion of long term debt and commercial paper	377,255			1,051,498
Long-term debt, less current portion	2,356,887			1,518,388
Carrying Value | 1.750% senior notes due June 12, 2027
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	615,006			0
Carrying Value | 3.625% senior notes, payable May 15, 2030; interest payable semi-annually
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	500,000			0
Carrying Value | 3.85% senior notes due February 1, 2023
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	600,000			600,000
Carrying Value | 2.00% senior notes due January 14, 2022
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	615,006			560,099
Carrying Value | Floating rate notes due May 18, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			336,059
Carrying Value | Floating rate notes due September 04, 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	369,004			336,059
Carrying Value | Five-year senior unsecured credit facility, due October 18, 2024
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes payable	0			16,803
United States | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			317,000
United States | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			317,000
Europe | Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	0			376,946
Europe | Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 0			$ 376,946

Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Matu

Long-Term Debt - Aggregate Maturities Of Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2021	$ 377,208
2022	622,832
2023	607,116
2024	5,459
2025	4,131
Thereafter	1,128,572
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt	$ 2,745,318

Accounts Payable and Accrued _3

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Components of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Outstanding checks in excess of cash	$ 5,672	$ 9,924
Accounts payable, trade	1,016,897	824,956
Accrued expenses	566,052	461,035
Product warranties	54,692	49,184
Accrued interest	30,403	21,050
Accrued compensation and benefits	222,235	192,991
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 1,895,951	$ 1,559,140

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating leases	$ 143,513
Amount of leases not yet commenced		$ 12,375

Leases - Components of Lease Ex

Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating lease costs
Fixed	$ 127,571	$ 127,990
Short-term	27,654	23,658
Variable	38,321	37,975
Sub-leases	(1,152)	(848)
Operating lease costs	192,394	188,775
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	6,423	4,015
Interest on lease liabilities	690	491
Finance lease costs	7,113	4,506
Net lease costs	199,507	193,281
Cost of Sales
Operating lease costs
Fixed	25,067	30,002
Short-term	11,633	9,725
Variable	8,285	8,123
Sub-leases	(411)	(311)
Operating lease costs	44,574	47,539
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating lease costs
Fixed	102,504	97,988
Short-term	16,021	13,933
Variable	30,036	29,852
Sub-leases	(741)	(537)
Operating lease costs	147,820	141,236
Depreciation and Amortization
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	6,423	4,015
Interest on lease liabilities	0	0
Finance lease costs	6,423	4,015
Interest
Finance lease costs
Amortization of leased assets	0	0
Interest on lease liabilities	690	491
Finance lease costs	$ 690	$ 491

Leases - Supplemental Balance S

Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Right of use operating lease assets	$ 323,138	$ 323,003
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	58,170	35,271
Accumulated depreciation	(12,498)	(5,664)
Property, plant and equipment, net	45,672	29,607
Total lease assets	$ 368,810	352,610
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet
Operating Leases
Other current	$ 98,042	101,945
Non-current	234,726	228,155
Total operating liabilities	332,768	330,100
Finance Leases
Short-term debt	8,025	4,835
Long-term debt	38,098	25,214
Total finance liabilities	46,123	30,049
Total lease liabilities	$ 378,891	$ 360,149
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:LongTermDebtCurrent
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	us-gaap:LongTermDebtNoncurrent

Leases - Maturities of Lease Li

Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finance Leases
2021	$ 8,830
2022	8,399
2023	7,632
2024	5,870
2025	4,453
Thereafter	14,599
Total lease payments	49,783
Less imputed interest	3,660
Present value, Total	46,123	$ 30,049
Operating Leases
2021	113,151
2022	88,607
2023	60,118
2024	38,785
2025	26,837
Thereafter	27,454
Total lease payments	354,952
Less imputed interest	22,184
Present value, Total	332,768	$ 330,100
Total
2021	121,981
2022	97,006
2023	67,750
2024	44,655
2025	31,290
Thereafter	42,053
Total lease payments	$ 404,735

Leases - Lease Term and Discoun

Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rate (Details)	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases	4 years 6 months	4 years 3 months 18 days
Finance Leases	7 years 8 months 12 days	8 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Leases	2.80%	3.30%
Finance Leases	1.40%	1.40%

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 124,708	$ 127,213
Operating cash flows from finance leases	690	349
Financing cash flows from finance leases	6,386	3,975
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	110,036	133,959
Finance leases	18,248	20,464
Amortization of right of use operating lease assets	$ 113,898	$ 109,884

Stock-Based Compensation - Narr

Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	May 19, 2017	May 09, 2012
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fully vested options (in shares)	63,000
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Recognized stock-based compensation costs	$ 19,697	$ 23,620	$ 31,382
Recognized stock-based compensation costs, net of tax	14,576	$ 17,479	$ 24,436
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	$ 17,706
Recognized expense over a weighted-average period, years	1 year 7 months 6 days
2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares)					3,200,000
Additional awards available to be granted (in shares)				0
2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Stock Options Plans
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Option awards contractual term (years)	10 years
2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Minimum | Stock Options Plans
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	3 years
2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Minimum | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	3 years
2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Maximum | Stock Options Plans
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	5 years
2012 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Maximum | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (years)	5 years
2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock reserved for issuance (in shares)				3,000
Non-employee director
Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted (in shares)	1	1	1

Stock-Based Compensation - Summ

Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of RSUs Under the Long-Term Incentive Plans (Details) - 2007 and 2012 Incentive plan - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Shares
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	362	446	555
Granted (in shares)	192	187	136
Released (in shares)	(146)	(230)	(235)
Forfeited (in shares)	(33)	(41)	(10)
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	375	362	446
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2020 (in shares)	361	356	440
Weighted average grant date fair value
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance (usd per share)	$ 158.13
Granted (usd per share)	120.36
Released (usd per share)	203.05
Forfeited (usd per share)	140.69
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance (usd per share)	$ 122.84	$ 158.13
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Ending balance, weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year 4 months 24 days
Expected to vest, weighted average remaining contractual term (years)	1 year 4 months 24 days
Ending balance, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 52,822
Expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 50,895

Stock-Based Compensation - Addi

Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information for RSU's Under The Long-Term Incentive Plans (Details) - 2007 and 2012 Incentive plan - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Shares
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	362	446	555
Granted (in shares)	192	187	136
Released (in shares)	(146)	(230)	(235)
Forfeited (in shares)	(33)	(41)	(10)
Restricted Stock Units outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	375	362	446
Expected to vest at end of year (in shares)	361	356	440

Other Expense (Income) - Summar

Other Expense (Income) - Summary of Other Expense (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Foreign currency losses (gains), net	$ 7,815	$ (7,190)	$ 9,613
Release of indemnification asset	0	(304)	4,606
Impairment of joint venture in Brazil	3,599	0	0
Dividend income	(2,976)	0	0
Impairment of net investment in a manufacturer and distributor of Ceramic tile in China	0	59,906	0
All other, net	(9,189)	(16,005)	(6,921)
Total other expense (income), net	$ (751)	$ 36,407	$ 7,298

Income Taxes - Earnings (Loss)

Income Taxes - Earnings (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 94,829	$ 163,764	$ 387,564
Foreign	489,545	585,781	661,637
Earnings before income taxes	$ 584,374	$ 749,545	$ 1,049,201

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expen

Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current income taxes:
Current income taxes: U.S. federal	$ (33,821)	$ 19,936	$ 22,700
Current income taxes: State and local	7,794	12,659	14,521
Current income taxes: Foreign	72,350	80,221	58,669
Total current income taxes	46,323	112,816	95,890
Deferred income taxes:
Deferred income taxes: U.S. federal	14,533	11,993	54,983
Deferred income taxes: State and local	112	15,371	19,076
Deferred income taxes: Foreign	7,679	(135,206)	14,397
Total deferred income taxes	22,324	(107,842)	88,456
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 68,647	$ 4,974	$ 184,346

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Dec. 22, 2020EUR (€)	Oct. 22, 2020EUR (€)	Mar. 10, 2020EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014EUR (€)
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Percentage of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes attributable to the United States				16.00%
Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset				$ 267,838	$ 232,196
Increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance				35,642	(115,590)
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit				433,822	376,375
Net operating loss carryforwards in the U.S.				10,179
Net operating loss carryforwards in various foreign jurisdictions				1,710,619
Repatriation transition tax expense					134,754
Accumulated earnings					2,126,617
Distribution of previously taxed earnings				1,742,539
Gross unrecognized tax benefits				1,388,391	1,260,970	$ 1,330,713
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate				33,144
Interest and penalties				11,485	12,555
Accrued/(reversed) interest and penalties				(695)	5,368	$ (1,085)
Expected decrease in unrecognized tax benefits within next twelve months				$ 8,575
Luxembourg
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards in various foreign jurisdictions					$ 1,344,589
Domestic tax authority
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate				(12.00%)	36.60%	28.70%
Foreign tax authority
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate				16.30%	(9.40%)	11.00%
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2005 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €							€ 46,135
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2006 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €							38,817
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2007 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €							39,635
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2008 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €							30,131
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2009 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €							25,486
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2010 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €							€ 43,117
Foreign tax authority | Tax Year 2016 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €			€ 67,959
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2017 | Luxembourg
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €		€ 65,152
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2017 | Belgium
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €	€ 17,655
Foreign tax authority | Tax year 2013 | Luxembourg
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign tax assessment | €		€ 45,466
State
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit				$ 57,613
Tax Rate Changes, Foreign Currency Translations, and Other Activities
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance					$ 32,650
State deferred tax assets
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset				29,919
Operating Loss Carryforward, Domestic
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset				5,881
Operating Loss Carryforward, Foreign Jurisdiction
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Valuation allowance against deferred tax asset				$ 232,038
Restructuring Charges
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance					$ 148,240

Income Taxes - Reconciliation O

Income Taxes - Reconciliation Of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes at statutory rate	$ 122,719	$ 157,404	$ 220,332
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	8,081	22,185	22,315
Foreign income taxes	(57,898)	(17,276)	(39,915)
Change in valuation allowance	35,381	(21,975)	2,472
European Restructuring	0	(136,194)	0
Loss on previously taxed earnings	(10,346)	0	0
Carryback rate differential	(33,739)	0	0
Transition Tax	0	0	28,201
Transition tax planning initiatives	0	0	(18,706)
Tax contingencies and audit settlements	6,779	6,686	(31,874)
Other, net	(2,330)	(5,856)	1,521
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 68,647	$ 4,974	$ 184,346

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Ass

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets And Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 14,384	$ 7,063
Inventories	44,597	50,585
Employee benefits	39,526	36,068
Accrued expenses and other	103,892	67,638
Deductible state tax and interest benefit	4,042	3,665
Intangibles	152,499	146,953
Lease liabilities	91,359	86,717
Federal, foreign and state net operating losses and credits	433,822	376,375
Gross deferred tax assets	884,121	775,064
Valuation allowance	(267,838)	(232,196)
Net deferred tax assets	616,283	542,868
Inventories	(17,403)	(12,885)
Plant and equipment	(489,240)	(510,952)
Intangibles	(197,009)	(182,424)
Right of use assets	(87,351)	(83,271)
Prepaids	(56,140)	0
Other liabilities	(46,121)	(24,220)
Gross deferred tax liabilities	(893,264)	(813,752)
Net deferred tax liability	$ (276,981)	$ (270,884)

Income Taxes - Reconciliation_2

Income Taxes - Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1	$ 1,260,970	$ 1,330,713
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	1,694	2,302
Additions for tax positions of acquired companies	0	2,094
Additions for tax positions of prior years	7,663	4,744
Transition tax planning initiatives	0	0
Reductions resulting from the lapse of the statute of limitations	(1,239)	(2,729)
Reductions due to Luxembourg tax rate change	0	(46,841)
Settlements with taxing authorities	(497)	(1,929)
Effects of foreign currency translation	119,800
Effects of foreign currency translation		(27,384)
Balance as of December 31	$ 1,388,391	$ 1,260,970

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - Standby letters of credit related to various insurance contracts and foreign vendor commitments - Senior Secured Credit Facility - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit for various insurance contracts and commitments to foreign vendors	$ 787	$ 22,787
Maximum
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Expiration period for standby letters of credit	2 years

Consolidated Statements of Ca_4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Information - Schedule of Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest	$ 44,584	$ 45,241	$ 46,186
Income taxes	106,891	123,974	196,193
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unpaid property plant and equipment in accounts payable and accrued expenses	90,767	104,823	101,389
Fair value of net assets acquired in acquisition	0	107,290	831,760
Liabilities assumed in acquisition	0	(31,053)	(257,515)
Noncash investing and financing activities, total	$ 0	$ 76,237	$ 574,245

Segment Reporting - Summary of

Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)	Jun. 27, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 28, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2019USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2019USD ($)	Mar. 30, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)segment	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments | segment									3
Assets	$ 14,327,751				$ 13,386,680				$ 14,327,751	$ 13,386,680	$ 13,099,123
Net sales	2,641,764	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,049,800	$ 2,285,763	2,424,512	$ 2,519,185	$ 2,584,485	$ 2,442,490	9,552,197	9,970,672	9,983,634
Long-lived assets	7,242,060				7,268,944				7,242,060	7,268,944	7,220,869
Operating income (loss)									636,002	827,224	1,095,326
Depreciation and amortization									607,507	576,452	521,765
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									425,557	545,462	794,110
Ceramic & Stone
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,457,203	3,686,645	3,621,193
Carpet & Resilient
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,735,888	3,921,769	3,903,698
Laminate & Wood
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,538,967	1,501,077	1,553,032
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									820,139	861,181	905,711
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									5,530,407	5,822,593	6,103,789
Long-lived assets	3,303,197				3,391,676				3,303,197	3,391,676	3,485,046
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,486,770	2,532,239	2,582,692
Russia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									385,830	385,395	349,220
Belgium
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	1,808,571				1,645,104				1,808,571	1,645,104	1,663,470
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,149,190	1,230,445	947,933
Long-lived assets	2,130,292				2,232,164				2,130,292	2,232,164	2,072,353
Operating segments | Global Ceramic
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	5,250,069				5,419,896				5,250,069	5,419,896	5,194,030
Net sales									3,432,756	3,631,142	3,552,856
Operating income (loss)									167,731	335,639	439,152
Depreciation and amortization									215,488	211,679	189,904
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									121,418	244,026	281,125
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Ceramic & Stone
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									3,425,672	3,631,142	3,552,856
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Carpet & Resilient
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									7,084	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Laminate & Wood
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									699,715	711,762	714,315
Operating segments | Global Ceramic | Russia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									262,846	269,142	245,867
Operating segments | Flooring NA
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	3,594,976				3,823,654				3,594,976	3,823,654	3,938,639
Net sales									3,594,075	3,843,714	4,029,148
Operating income (loss)									147,442	177,566	356,842
Depreciation and amortization									214,599	204,689	184,455
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									186,179	148,820	262,676
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Ceramic & Stone
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									31,531	55,503	68,337
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Carpet & Resilient
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									2,871,050	3,136,474	3,258,029
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Laminate & Wood
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									691,494	651,737	702,782
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,506	6,922	6,487
Operating segments | Flooring NA | Russia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									50	66	2
Operating segments | Flooring ROW
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	4,194,447				3,925,246				4,194,447	3,925,246	3,666,617
Net sales									2,525,366	2,495,816	2,401,630
Operating income (loss)									366,934	353,666	340,642
Depreciation and amortization									164,701	145,417	135,350
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									113,378	147,118	232,949
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Ceramic & Stone
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									0	0	0
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Carpet & Resilient
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									857,754	785,295	645,669
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Laminate & Wood
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									847,473	849,340	850,250
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									820,139	861,181	905,711
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,785,549	1,813,555	1,861,890
Operating segments | Flooring ROW | Russia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales									122,934	116,187	103,351
Corporate and intersegment eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 1,288,259				$ 217,884				1,288,259	217,884	299,837
Operating income (loss)									(46,105)	(39,647)	(41,310)
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization									12,719	14,667	12,056
Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)									$ 4,582	$ 5,498	$ 17,360

Quarterly Financial Data - Sche

Quarterly Financial Data - Schedule of Supplemental Quarterly Financial Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 27, 2020	Mar. 28, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 28, 2019	Jun. 29, 2019	Mar. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 2,641,764	$ 2,574,870	$ 2,049,800	$ 2,285,763	$ 2,424,512	$ 2,519,185	$ 2,584,485	$ 2,442,490	$ 9,552,197	$ 9,970,672	$ 9,983,634
Gross profit	738,084	706,199	369,967	616,440	622,807	691,691	736,618	624,927	2,430,690	2,676,043	2,838,070
Net earnings	$ 248,222	$ 205,117	$ (48,257)	$ 110,514	$ 264,667	$ 155,518	$ 202,441	$ 121,585	$ 515,595	$ 744,211	$ 861,704
Basic earnings per share (usd per share)	$ 3.50	$ 2.88	$ (0.68)	$ 1.54	$ 3.69	$ 2.16	$ 2.80	$ 1.68	$ 7.24	$ 10.34	$ 11.53
Diluted earnings per share (usd per share)	$ 3.49	$ 2.87	$ (0.68)	$ 1.54	$ 3.68	$ 2.15	$ 2.79	$ 1.67	$ 7.22	$ 10.30	$ 11.47

Uncategorized Items - mhk-20201

Label	Element	Value
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]	us-gaap_AccountingStandardsUpdateExtensibleList	us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member