Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 604.9	$ 617.5
Carlisle Construction Materials
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	86.3	89.7
Carlisle Transportation Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	2.7	2.7
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	135.0	136.8
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	346.8	353.4
Carlisle FoodService Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 34.1	$ 34.9