Exhibit No. 15
                                                        





Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Gentlemen:

     RE:  Registration Statement Nos. 2-50942; 2-77936; 2-91890; 33-18996;
          33-18997; 33-18998; 33-29768; 33-38837; 33-60070

With respect to the subject Registration Statements, we acknowledge our
awareness of the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated May 6,
1996, related to our review of interim financial information.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act, such report is not considered
a part of a Registration Statement prepared or certified by an accountant or a
report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning of Sections 7
and 11 of the Act.

Very truly yours,

KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 6, 1996

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