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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 24, 2019
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
Amendment Flag true
Amendment Description Amendment 1
Entity Central Index Key 0001519751
Document Type 8-K/A
Document Period End Date Sep. 24, 2019
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-35166
Entity Tax Identification Number 62-1411546
Entity Address, Address Line One 520 Lake Cook Road
Entity Address, City or Town Deerfield
Entity Address, State or Province IL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60015
City Area Code 847
Local Phone Number 484-4400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, Par Value $0.01
Trading Symbol FBHS
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false