Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	$ (76,735)	$ (73,441)	$ (17,504)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	44,456	2,743	(9,891)
Net loss	(32,279)	(70,698)	(27,395)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	150
Foreign currency translation adjustment	150	(232)	72
Comprehensive loss	(32,129)	(70,930)	(27,323)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	358	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Flotek	$ (32,129)	$ (70,572)	$ (27,323)