Restructuring Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional reserves and expenses	$ 2

Represents expenses incurred related the discontinuation of certain non-core brands that are excluded from restructuring.

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Namespace Prefix:	zqk_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration