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Document and Entity Information
Oct. 18, 2019
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Entity Registrant Name MOHAWK INDUSTRIES INC
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000851968
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Oct. 18, 2019
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 01-13697
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-1604305
Entity Address, Address Line One 160 South Industrial Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town Calhoun
Entity Address, State or Province GA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 30701
City Area Code 706
Local Phone Number 629-7721
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Stock, $.01 par value [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $.01 par value
Trading Symbol MHK
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Floating Rate Notes due 2020 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Security 12b Title Floating Rate Notes due 2020
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Floating Rate Notes due 2021 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Security 12b Title Floating Rate Notes due 2021
Security Exchange Name NYSE
2.000% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]  
Document And Entity Information [Line Items]  
No Trading Symbol Flag true
Security 12b Title 2.000% Senior Notes due 2022
Security Exchange Name NYSE