Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 596.4	$ 617.5
Carlisle Construction Materials
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	85.7	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	133.3	136.8
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	341.2	353.4
Carlisle FoodService Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 33.5	$ 34.9