Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 34,958	$ 32,332	$ 113,009	$ 102,305
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,216)	(128)	(2,671)	(361)
Change in unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps, net of tax	625	(291)	407	913
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,591)	(419)	(2,264)	552
Comprehensive income	33,367	31,913	110,745	102,857
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(13)	0	(13)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Pool Corporation	$ 33,354	$ 31,913	$ 110,732	$ 102,857