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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Oct. 03, 2015
Nov. 04, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000851968  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 03, 2015  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   73,926,764