Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 128,224	$ 111,030	$ 97,330
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9,046)	(6,271)	2,013
Change in unrealized gains and losses on interest rate swaps, net of tax	(1,021)	(303)	1,033
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(10,067)	(6,574)	3,046
Comprehensive income	118,157	104,456	100,376
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	448	18	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Pool Corporation	$ 118,605	$ 104,474	$ 100,376