Exhibit 99.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed
herewith.

                          Armstrong Holdings, Inc. and
                        Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
                                (the "Companies")

                  Written Statement by Chief Executive Officer
              Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the Companies' Form 10-Q
periodic report containing their respective financial statements for the fiscal
quarter ended June 30, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of section
13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and that information contained in
that report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition
and results of operations of the Companies as of that date.


/s/ Michael D. Lockhart
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Michael D. Lockhart
Chief Executive Officer
Armstrong Holdings, Inc. and
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Dated: August 8, 2002