CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 150	$ 119
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	10	10
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation	140	109
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Cumulative translation adjustment	21	24
Pension and other post-retirement benefits	4	3
Other comprehensive income	25	27
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	4	7
Other comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation	21	20
Total comprehensive income	175	146
Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	14	17
Total comprehensive income attributable to Masco Corporation	$ 161	$ 129