Acquisitions (Pro Forma Results) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 29, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales:
As reported	$ 1,924,104	$ 1,961,536	$ 1,976,299	$ 1,486,815	$ 1,435,659	$ 1,473,493	$ 1,469,793	$ 1,409,035	$ 7,348,754	[1]	$ 5,787,980	[1]	$ 5,642,258	[1]
Pro forma									7,611,235		6,878,589
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
As reported									366,681		250,258		173,922
Pro forma									$ 399,313		$ 243,760
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
Basic									$ 5.11		$ 3.63		$ 2.53
Pro forma									$ 5.51		$ 3.39
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.:
Diluted									$ 5.07		$ 3.61		$ 2.52
Pro forma									$ 5.47		$ 3.38

[1] The Soft surface product category includes carpets, rugs, carpet pad and resilient. The Tile product category includes ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone. The Wood product category includes laminate, hardwood, roofing elements, insulation boards, MDF, chipboards, other wood-based products and licensing.