SUBSEQUENT EVENT	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	NOTE 22 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT On October 17, 2011, Griffon acquired the pots and planters business of Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. for approximately $23,000. The acquired business, which markets its products under the Southern Patio brand name (“Southern Patio”), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of landscape accessories. Southern Patio, which will be integrated with ATT, had revenue exceeding $40,000 in 2011. Griffon is in the process of collecting the information to complete the initial purchase accounting for the Southern Patio acquisition. On November 17, 2011, Griffon declared a $0.02 per share dividend payable on December 27, 2011 to shareholders of record as of November 29, 2011. Griffon currently intends to pay dividends each quarter; however, the payment of dividends is determined by the Board of Directors at its discretion based on various factors, and no assurance can be provided as to future dividends.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

NOTE 22 – SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 17, 2011, Griffon acquired the pots and planters business of Southern Sales & Marketing Group, Inc. for approximately $23,000. The acquired business, which markets its products under the Southern Patio brand name (“Southern Patio”), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of landscape accessories. Southern Patio, which will be integrated with ATT, had revenue exceeding $40,000 in 2011.

Griffon is in the process of collecting the information to complete the initial purchase accounting for the Southern Patio acquisition.

On November 17, 2011, Griffon declared a $0.02 per share dividend payable on December 27, 2011 to shareholders of record as of November 29, 2011. Griffon currently intends to pay dividends each quarter; however, the payment of dividends is determined by the Board of Directors at its discretion based on various factors, and no assurance can be provided as to future dividends.