Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 28, 2014	Jun. 29, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	$ 152,861	$ 84,382	$ 233,914	$ 134,949
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	19,768	(32,428)	(43,314)	(110,134)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain	2	(8)	4	207
Other comprehensive income (loss)	19,770	(32,436)	(43,310)	(109,927)
Comprehensive income	172,631	51,946	190,604	25,022
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	111	(190)	83	(118)
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 172,520	$ 52,136	$ 190,521	$ 25,140