Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (73,441)	$ (17,504)	$ (4,447)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	2,743	(9,891)	(44,683)
Net loss	(70,698)	(27,395)	(49,130)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(232)	72	281
Comprehensive loss	(70,930)	(27,323)	(48,849)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	358	0	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Flotek	$ (70,572)	$ (27,323)	$ (48,849)