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ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables |  |
Certain receivables allowances including allowances for doubtful accounts | 48 mas_AllowancesAccountsReceivableCurrent | $ 57 mas_AllowancesAccountsReceivableCurrent
Unbilled revenue related to Installation and Other Services | 24 us-gaap_UnbilledContractsReceivable | $ 24 us-gaap_UnbilledContractsReceivable
Minimum |  |
Customer promotion costs |  |
Expected useful life of product | 3 years |
Maximum |  |
Customer promotion costs |  |
Expected useful life of product | 5 years |

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