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Goodwill and intangible assets (Schedule of goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, as of December 31, 2013 | $ 3,063,517
Accumulated impairment losses | (1,327,425)
Goodwill, net, as of December 31, 2013 | 1,736,092
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period | 5,278
Currency translation during the year | (72,850)
Goodwill, gross, as of September 27, 2014 | 2,995,945
Accumulated impairment losses | (1,327,425)
Goodwill, net, as of September 27, 2014 | 1,668,520
Carpet Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, as of December 31, 2013 | 199,132
Accumulated impairment losses | (199,132)
Goodwill, net, as of December 31, 2013 | 0
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period |
Currency translation during the year |
Goodwill, gross, as of September 27, 2014 | 199,132
Accumulated impairment losses | (199,132)
Goodwill, net, as of September 27, 2014 | 0
Ceramic Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, as of December 31, 2013 | 1,459,812
Accumulated impairment losses | (531,930)
Goodwill, net, as of December 31, 2013 | 927,882
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period | (2,497)
Currency translation during the year | (23,549)
Goodwill, gross, as of September 27, 2014 | 1,433,766
Accumulated impairment losses | (531,930)
Goodwill, net, as of September 27, 2014 | 901,836
Laminate and Wood Segment [Member] |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Goodwill, gross, as of December 31, 2013 | 1,404,573
Accumulated impairment losses | (596,363)
Goodwill, net, as of December 31, 2013 | 808,210
Goodwill recognized or adjusted during the period | 7,775
Currency translation during the year | (49,301)
Goodwill, gross, as of September 27, 2014 | 1,363,047
Accumulated impairment losses | (596,363)
Goodwill, net, as of September 27, 2014 | $ 766,684

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