Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (75,391)	$ (1,122)	$ (75,324)	$ (1,866)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	(2,704)	0	(13,937)
Net loss attributable to Flotek Industries, Inc. (Flotek)	(75,391)	(3,826)	(75,324)	(15,803)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	18	(5)	(161)	(14)
Comprehensive loss	(75,373)	(3,831)	(75,485)	(15,817)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	357	0	357	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Flotek	$ (75,016)	$ (3,831)	$ (75,128)	$ (15,817)