Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statementson Form S-8 (Nos. 333-192988, 333-13605 and 333-173656) of PPG Industries, Inc.of our report dated June 17, 2019 relating to the financial statements and supplemental schedule of the PPG Industries Employee Savings Plan which appear in this Form 11-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

June 17, 2019