Katy Industries - Statement of Stockholder's Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands, except share data) (USD $) In Thousands	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Comprehensive Income [Member]	TotalStockholdersEquity	Total
Balance, at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 108,256	$ 9,822	$ 27,385	$ (1,405)	$ (113,582)	$ (21,437)		$ 9,039	$ 9,039
Net					4,807		4,807	4,807
Foreign currency translation adjustment				103			103	103
Pension and other postretirement benefits				(1,059)			(1,059)	(1,059)
Comprehensive							3,851
Stock compensation			$ (275)					$ (275)
Balance, at Dec. 30, 2011