Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014	Mar. 30, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	$ 81,053	$ 50,567
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(63,082)	(77,706)
Pension prior service cost and actuarial gain	2	215
Other comprehensive loss	(63,080)	(77,491)
Comprehensive income (loss)	17,973	(26,924)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(28)	72
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$ 18,001	$ (26,996)