Surviving The Elements

The ability to survive the elements depends a lot on, well, the elements. Epoxy will protect the concrete itself the best, there's no doubt, but only if it's not defeated by moisture. Make sure you test your concrete for excess moisture before considering epoxy. Tiles don't do much when it comes to protecting from the elements, but they do help your concrete retain heat, which is good during the wintertime when concrete tends to split and crack. A garage floor covering, like a mat, will do even less, but it will still be better than no protection at all.