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Segments - Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                
Inventory step-up $ (31.1)axta_FairValueStepUpOfAcquiredInventorySold $ (72.6)axta_FairValueStepUpOfAcquiredInventorySold            
Bridge Facility [Member] | Debt Associated Fees [Member]                
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                
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Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                
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EBITDA     252.1axta_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeInterestIncomeTaxDepreciationAndAmortization
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Depreciation and amortization     300.7us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization
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Income (loss) before income taxes     (263.7)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest
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Bridge financing commitment fees     25.0us-gaap_DebtRelatedCommitmentFeesAndDebtIssuanceCosts
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Gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt     0us-gaap_GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt
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Gain (loss) on sale of derivatives     19.4us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfDerivatives
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Successor [Member] | New Dollar Term Loan [Member]                
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Successor [Member] | Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]                
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                
Refinancing costs         3.1axta_RefinancingCosts
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Successor [Member] | Carlyle Investment Management Llc [Member]                
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                
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Predecessor [Member]                
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]                
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