Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.

(dollars in thousands)

Description	Balance at Beginning of Year		Additions - Charged to Costs and Expenses		Additions - Charged to Other Account - Describe			Deductions - Describe			Balance at End of Year
Year ended December 27, 2014:
Reserves deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	141	$	402	$	—		$	93	(2)	$	450
Reserves classified as liabilities:
Provision for claims, allowances and warranties	3,377		9,249		606		(1)	8,585		(3)	4,647
Year ended December 28, 2013:
Reserves deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	216	$	40	$	—		$	115	(2)	$	141
Reserves classified as liabilities:
Provision for claims, allowances and warranties	2,509		7,141		—			6,273		(3)	3,377
Year ended December 29, 2012:
Reserves deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	467	$	276	$	—		$	527	(2)	$	216
Reserves classified as liabilities:
Provision for claims, allowances and warranties	2,375		5,226		—			5,092		(3)	2,509

(1) Assumed reserve in business combinations.

(2) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

(3) Reserve reductions for claims, allowances and warranties settled.