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Discontinued Operations (Details) (Spinoff of Installation and Other Services, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Spinoff of Installation and Other Services
   
Selected financial information for the discontinued operations    
Percentage of businesses planned for spinoff 100.00%mas_PercentageInstallationAndOtherServicesBusinessPlannedForSpinoff
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= us-gaap_SpinoffMember
 
Costs and charges related to spin-off transaction   $ 4mas_CostsAndChargesRelatedToSpinoffTransaction
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= us-gaap_SpinoffMember