EXHIBIT 32

                 MASCO CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
         CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT




         The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with
the Masco Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Report") for the
purpose of complying with Rule 13a-14b or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of
Title 18 of the United States Code.

         Richard A. Manoogian, the Chief Executive Officer, and Timothy Wadhams,
the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of Masco Corporation, each
certifies that, to the best of his knowledge:

         1.   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a)
              of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

         2.   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
              material respects, the consolidated financial condition and
              results of operations of Masco Corporation.


                                             /s/ Richard A. Manoogian
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                                             Name:   Richard A. Manoogian
                                             Title:  Chief Executive Officer


                                             /s/ Timothy Wadhams
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                                             Name:   Timothy Wadhams
                                             Title:  Vice President and
                                                       Chief Financial Officer




         A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has
been provided to Masco Corporation and will be retained by Masco Corporation and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.