The use of asbestos in interior construction and fixtures is of particular concern due to the possibility of airborne asbestos fibers contaminating the home's contained living spaces.

• Acoustic plaster and finishers: also known as "popcorn ceiling" due to its distinctive appearance. This material was typically sprayed onto surfaces needing acoustic insulation, and was often added as a decorative feature.
• Caulk, putty, adhesives and patching materials: most often used in areas subject to high temperatures. For example, around stoves, furnaces, boilers and fireplaces.
• Cement pipes, including sewer lines and water mains. These contain at least 20 percent asbestos.
• Fuse box linings
• Insulation products: a wide range of insulation products contained asbestos, including loose or batt insulation products, duct and seal coverings, pipe insulation, and insulation boards used on walls.
• Insulation used for electrical wires, in electrical outlet boxes for wall switches and plugs, recessed lighting, ceiling lighting fixtures, and freestanding lamp sockets.
• Millboard and rollboard: these flexible asbestos sheets (containing up to 85 percent asbestos) were commonly used as linings for electrical boxes and stoves.
• Pipe covering: most often around pipe 'elbows' or valves. Also used for packing in places where ducts, pipes and other construction penetrated walls and floors. These contain 35 percent to 90 percent asbestos.
• Plumbing putty: around plumbing pipes and other fixtures. Clay-based putties contain at least 20 percent asbestos.
• Vinyl floor, wall and ceiling tiles: contain between 20 percent and 35 percent asbestos.
• Tile 'felt': used as an underlay for vinyl tiles, or fused as an underlayer to the back of vinyl tiles.
• Vinyl wall coverings (non-tile) may contain up to 8 percent asbestos.