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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1





CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of 
PPG Industries, Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated January 19, 1995, 
appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of 
PPG Industries, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1994 and to the reference 
to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this 
Registration Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Deloitte & Touche LLP


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
November 8, 1995
