Segment Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	$ 2,022	$ 2,048	$ 3,794	$ 3,900
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	132	146	185	254
General corporate expense, net	(36)	(27)	(68)	(57)
Charge for litigation settlement	(5)	0	(5)	0
Operating profit	91	119	112	197
Other income (expense), net	(33)	(103)	(75)	(159)
Income before income taxes	58	16	37	38
Cabinets and Related Products [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	330	400	637	803
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	(27)	(37)	(77)	(52)
Plumbing Products [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	761	682	1,471	1,345
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	95	86	179	170
Installation and Other Services [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	294	309	548	582
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	(26)	(23)	(66)	(65)
Decorative Architectural Products [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	492	505	867	894
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	90	109	159	196
Other Specialty Products [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	145	152	271	276
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	0	11	(10)	5
North America [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	1,563	1,659	2,896	3,089
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	87	114	98	178
International, principally Europe [Member]
Company by segment and geographic area
Segment Reporting, Net Sales	459	389	898	811
Segment Reporting, Operating Profit (Loss)	$ 45	$ 32	$ 87	$ 76

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The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) litigation reserves extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims.

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