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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jul. 31, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name TEMPUR SEALY INTERNATIONAL, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001206264  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   53,973,796
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017