| Cover | May 08, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 08, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Flotek Industries, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-13270 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 90-0023731 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8846 N. Sam Houston Parkway W |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77064 |
| City Area Code | (713) |
| Local Phone Number | 849-9911 |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | FTK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000928054 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
