Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 545.3	$ 579.8
Carlisle Construction Materials
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	76.4	86.9
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	313.7	330.8
Carlisle Brake & Friction
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	125.2	130.1
Carlisle FoodService Products
Net book value of other intangible assets by the reportable segment
Other intangible assets, net	$ 30.0	$ 32.0