v3.19.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
May 06, 2019
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 Trading Symbol TPX  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   54,731,458
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2019  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2019  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false