Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (3,932)	$ (3,421)	$ (79,256)	$ (5,285)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	319	0	(13,621)
Net loss	(3,932)	(3,102)	(79,256)	(18,906)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	86	148	(76)	134
Comprehensive loss	(3,846)	(2,954)	(79,332)	(18,772)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	357	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Flotek	$ (3,846)	$ (2,954)	$ (78,975)	$ (18,772)