Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings (Deficit)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) of Controlling Interests	Noncontrolling Interests	Total
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 46	$ 19,950	$ (15,132)	$ (10,400)	$ (39,088)	$ (44,624)	$ 639	$ (43,985)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations				4,231		4,231	55	4,286
Net income from discontinued operations				52,938		52,938		52,938
Foreign currency translation adjustments					997	997		997
Defined benefit plans adjustment					(719)	(719)		(719)
Total comprehensive income (loss)						57,447	55	57,502
Stock compensation		198				198		198
Purchase of treasury stock, 174 shares, weighted average purchase price of $3.50 per share			(1)			(1)		(1)
Taxes payable adjustment for noncontrolling interests							17	17
K&M distribution							(98)	(98)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, decrease from deconsolidation of Congoleum					37,127	37,127		37,127
Noncontrolling interest, increase from deconsolidation of Congoleum							329	329
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2010	46	20,148	(15,133)	46,769	(1,683)	50,147	942	51,089
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations				(1,654)		(1,654)	1	(1,653)
Foreign currency translation adjustments					(413)	(413)		(413)
Defined benefit plans adjustment					(5,259)	(5,259)		(5,259)
Total comprehensive income (loss)						(7,326)	1	(7,325)
Stock compensation		164				164		164
Exercise of stock options (30,300 shares)		(196)	175			(21)		(21)
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 46	$ 20,116	$ (14,958)	$ 45,115	$ (7,355)	$ 42,964	$ 943	$ 43,907