Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Carlisle Construction Materials	Dec. 31, 2012 Carlisle Construction Materials	Jun. 30, 2013 Transportation Products	Sep. 30, 2013 Transportation Products	Dec. 31, 2012 Transportation Products	Sep. 30, 2013 Carlisle Brake & Friction	Dec. 31, 2012 Carlisle Brake & Friction	Sep. 30, 2013 Carlisle Interconnect Technologies	Dec. 31, 2012 Carlisle Interconnect Technologies	Sep. 30, 2013 Carlisle FoodService Products	Dec. 31, 2012 Carlisle FoodService Products	Sep. 30, 2013 Disc. Ops	Dec. 31, 2012 Disc. Ops
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, gross	$ 1,062.5	$ 1,061.7	$ 128.2	$ 127.2		$ 155.5	$ 155.5	$ 226.7	$ 226.7	$ 444.4	$ 444.6	$ 60.3	$ 60.3	$ 47.4	$ 47.4
Currency translation	0.8		1.0							(0.2)
Accumulated impairment losses	(202.9)					(155.5)								(47.4)
Goodwill, net	859.6	958.8	128.2					226.7		444.4		60.3
Goodwill impairment charge	$ 100.0				$ 100.0