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Having noticed that some curtain rods in my daughter's new house are very loose, I discovered that they are secured by holes only plaster-deep, because there is a lintel in the way, which might be reinforced concrete or steel. Either way, the previous owner did not try to drill into it.

Normally, the best solution to this is a wood batten glued to the wall, but in this case it is not practicable.

Any suggestions? The curtains and rod are not very heavy, and there are three brackets to support it, so the loads would quite light.

I am going to try plaster-depth screws into holes packed with modified wall plugs, which I have done before with mixed success. The plaster itself is in very good condition, as witness the fact that it has held the curtains reasonably well to-date.

Ideally I would like to drill into the lintel, but the best advice I can google is not very encouraging. I would think it's concrete, as it's just a simple bedroom widow. If so would an SDS drill do it? I could easily get one if necessary.

Damn lintels and curtain rod support, an AB mixture might do it but then you have to find a way keeping the baton tight against the wall while the mixture sets.

A decent drill and a couple of decent SDS masonry bits will do it and persevere, you only need 50mm not including thickness of baton but damn those 50mm can be hard won.

Don't forget to check where the rod's support brackets are being fixed on the baton as you might need to off set your baton fixings.

For me, curtain rods and lintels, I just break out big Girtha and a decent bit, problem solved.

Good luck.

Hanging a curtain rod into the lintel is a simple task, but it requires some care. First, you want to ensure you’re drilling into the lintel and not just plaster or drywall, so using a stud finder or a magnet is a good idea to locate the exact spot. For the rod itself, a 100 inch curtain rod should fit most standard windows, but you’ll want to double-check the width of your window and allow a bit of extra space on each side for the curtains to hang nicely. Also, make sure you’re using the right kind of anchors to hold the rod up securely, especially if it’s a heavier curtain. The key is to drill the holes straight and level so everything hangs appropriately.