Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2022
Contran \| Valhi Incorporation
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Parent company ownership interest	92.00%

The parent entity's interest in net assets of the subsidiary, expressed as a percentage.

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