Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Ladies and Gentlemen:

     RE: Registration Statement Nos. 33-74501, 33-91890, 33-18996, 33-29768,
33-18997, 33-65768 and 333-74633.

With respect to the subject Registration Statements, we acknowledge our
awareness of the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated May 10,
1999, related to our review of interim financial information.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, 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.

KPMG LLP


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 10, 1999