Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 28, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	$ 7,565.3
Addition from acquisitions	74.6
Foreign currency translation	(3.3)
Goodwill Ending Balance	7,636.6
Construction and Do It Yourself
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,951.2
Addition from acquisitions	23.2
Foreign currency translation	18.8
Goodwill Ending Balance	2,993.2
Industrial Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,026.0
Addition from acquisitions	49.6
Foreign currency translation	(5.3)
Goodwill Ending Balance	2,070.3
Securities Industry
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,588.1
Addition from acquisitions	1.8
Foreign currency translation	(16.8)
Goodwill Ending Balance	$ 2,573.1