Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 590.4	$ 617.5
Carlisle Construction Materials
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	87.1	89.7
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	336.1	353.4
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	131.7	136.8
Carlisle FoodService Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	32.8	34.9
Carlisle Transportation Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 2.7	$ 2.7