Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 12, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000851968 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 12, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 01-13697 |
| Entity Incorporation State 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MHK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |