Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 593.8	$ 611.7
Carlisle Construction Materials
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	64.2	72.3
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	378.9	386.6
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	121.9	123.5
Carlisle FoodService Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 28.8	$ 29.3