| Cover | Feb. 10, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 10, 2022 |
| 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MHK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000851968 |
