v3.8.0.1
Document And Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2018
Apr. 27, 2018
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000076605  
Trading Symbol patk  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   24,775,903
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 01, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false