GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	$ 2,040	$ 2,047	$ 2,048
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	(1,208)	(1,208)	(1,208)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	839	840
Additions	0	14
Other	(7)	(15)
Ending balance	832	839
Plumbing Products
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	519	525	531
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	(340)	(340)	(340)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	185	191
Additions	0	8
Other	(6)	(14)
Ending balance	179	185
Decorative Architectural Products
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	294	294	294
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	(75)	(75)	(75)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	219	219
Additions	0	0
Other	0	0
Ending balance	219	219
Cabinetry Products
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	240	240	240
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	(59)	(59)	(59)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	181	181
Additions	0	0
Other	0	0
Ending balance	181	181
Windows and Other Specialty Products
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Gross	987	988	983
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	(734)	(734)	$ (734)
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Beginning balance	254	249
Additions	0	6
Other	(1)	(1)
Ending balance	$ 253	$ 254