Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, gross	$ 858.7	$ 858.7
Goodwill, net	858.7	858.7
Carlisle Construction Materials
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, gross	129.1	129.1
Goodwill, net	129.1
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, gross	442.6	442.6
Goodwill, net	442.6
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, gross	226.7	226.7
Goodwill, net	226.7
Carlisle FoodService Products
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Goodwill, gross	60.3	60.3
Goodwill, net	$ 60.3