Carpet Without Padding . Many installation teams will move furniture, remove and dispose of old carpet, install padding and new carpet, and move the furniture back in place—all within a few hours. Fold back one half of the carpet and spread the mastic on the concrete, then fold the carpet back over and press it into the adhesive. Leggett & Platt 11.94mm Foam Carpet Padding with Moisture Barrier in from www.lowes.com Carpet is less durable without pad. Go for a minimum of 64 ounces. Sprinkle some baking soda over the padding and use a fan to increase air circulation around the area.