Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of changes in carrying amount of goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2016, by segment, were as follows, in millions: 

	Gross Goodwill At March 31, 2016		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net Goodwill At March 31, 2016
Plumbing Products	$	530	$	(340	)	$	190
Decorative Architectural Products	294		(75		)	219
Cabinetry Products	240		(59		)	181
Windows and Other Specialty Products	988		(734		)	254
Total	$	2,052	$	(1,208	)	$	844

	Gross Goodwill At December 31, 2015		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net Goodwill At December 31, 2015		Other(A)		Net Goodwill At March 31, 2016
Plumbing Products	$	525	$	(340	)	$	185	$	5	$	190
Decorative Architectural Products	294		(75		)	219		—		219
Cabinetry Products	240		(59		)	181		—		181
Windows and Other Specialty Products	988		(734		)	254		—		254
Total	$	2,047	$	(1,208	)	$	839	$	5	$	844

(A)  Other principally includes the effect of foreign currency translation.