Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	$ 7,565.3
Addition from acquisitions	74.5
Foreign currency translation	(151.7)
Goodwill Ending Balance	7,488.1
Construction and Do It Yourself
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,951.2
Addition from acquisitions	24.5
Foreign currency translation	(26.7)
Goodwill Ending Balance	2,949.0
Industrial Segment
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,026.0
Addition from acquisitions	48.9
Foreign currency translation	(45.8)
Goodwill Ending Balance	2,029.1
Securities Industry
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Beginning Balance	2,588.1
Addition from acquisitions	1.1
Foreign currency translation	(79.2)
Goodwill Ending Balance	$ 2,510.0