Katy Industries - Balance Sheet (in thousands) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 27, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
15% Convertible preferred stock (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.15	$ 0.15
15% Convertible preferred stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 100	$ 100
15% Convertible preferred stock, shares authorized	1,200,000	1,200,000
15% Convertible preferred stock, shares issued	1,131,551	1,131,551
15% Convertible preferred stock, shares outstanding	1,131,551	1,131,551
15% Convertible preferred stock, liquidation value (in Dollars)	$ 113,155	$ 113,155
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	35,000,000	35,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	9,822,304	9,822,304
Treasury stock, at cost, shares	1,871,128	1,871,128