Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 291.5	$ 297.9
Carlisle Construction Materials
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	15.8	16.4
Transportation Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	2.7	0.2
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	147.2	151.3
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	86.3	89.0
Carlisle FoodService Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 39.5	$ 41.0