Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Sep. 29, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	$ 119,559	$ 70,304	$ 254,508	$ 184,504
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	96,445	42,382	(13,689)	(22,773)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain (loss)	(26)	8	181	(12)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	96,419	42,390	(13,508)	(22,785)
Comprehensive income	215,978	112,694	241,000	161,719
Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	491	0	373	635
Comprehensive income attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 215,487	$ 112,694	$ 240,627	$ 161,084